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Mercury and fish advisories issued for 11 waterways
The advisories include 1 new warning and updates to 10 previously issued warnings.
LDH News
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LDH recognizes 32 birthing hospitals achieving Louisiana Birth Ready Designation
The hospitals were recognized for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for women giving birth.
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LDH confirms one storm-related death in Rapides Parish
A 60-year-old female died in an accidental storm-related incident outside Pineville.
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LDH releases 2020 maternal mortality report
The report provides crucial insights into causes and disparities of deaths among women within a year of pregnancy in Louisiana.
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Caddo Parish Health Unit temporarily closing March 16-25 for maintenance and repairs
Services will be relocated to alternate sites during the temporary closure.
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LDH issues health guidance following confirmed measles cases in Greater New Orleans
Both individuals were unvaccinated for measles and were exposed to the virus while visiting another state.
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LDH confirms two measles cases in Greater New Orleans area
A public health investigation has been initiated and LDH will provide additional updates as we are able to collect more information.
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LDH confirms 2 winter weather-related deaths
Both deaths were due to hypothermia and confirmed by coroners as weather-related.
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New HIV diagnoses in Louisiana drop by 11% over five years
LDH reports a decrease in new HIV cases from 964 diagnosed with HIV in 2018 to 860 diagnosed in 2022. As of June 2023, the number of individuals living with HIV in Louisiana stands at 22,920.
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Whole Health Louisiana State Plan provides a roadmap to become a trauma-informed state
Through key priority areas of collaboration, awareness, workforce, prevention, and healing, WHL envisions a Louisiana in which children, families and communities are healthy and thriving regardless of who they are or where they live.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in West Monroe on November 6
The town hall will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Monroe Community Center, 400 S. 5th St., West Monroe.
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LDH and Shreveport Police Department to host Northwest Louisiana Youth Summit
The event is free and open to parents or guardians and their children ages 10 to 18.