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Louisiana Department of Health to hold flu shot clinic in Ferriday
No-cost flu shots will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, October 30 at Concordia Parish Health Unit, 905 Mickey Gilley Ave., Ferriday, LA 71334.
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Call to Action: Take steps to increase childhood vaccination during the pandemic
Childhood vaccinations have dropped nationally during the COVID-19 pandemic due to clinic office closures earlier in the year and other factors. There are steps clinics can take to increase childhood vaccination rates despite the COVID-19 pandemic we are encountering.
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LSU-HSC study finds increase in earlier diagnosis of breast cancer following Medicaid expansion
More women in Louisiana are receiving breast cancer diagnoses sooner and better access to care and treatment since Medicaid was expanded in Louisiana in 2016, a forthcoming Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center study found.
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Back to the Office Campaign Toolkit updated by the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our everyday lives and the ways we interact and go about “normal” activity, the promotion of wellness visits and staying up to date with vaccines continues to be of the utmost importance. Building upon the information from the first publication of the “Back to the Office Campaign,” the Louisiana Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (LA AAP) and the Louisiana Vaccine Alliance have created this “Part 2” publication with additional images, scripts, and suggestions.
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Hurricane Zeta (2020) Updates
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Louisiana Department of Health to hold flu shot clinic in Thibodaux
No-cost flu shots will be available from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 29 at Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium, 300 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux, LA 70301
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Louisiana Department of Health to hold flu shot clinic in Jonesville
No-cost flu shots will be available from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 28 at the Catahoula Parish Health Unit, 200 3rd St., Jonesville, LA 71343.
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Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency in Advance of Hurricane Zeta
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards issued a state of emergency in advance of Hurricane Zeta, which could impact Louisiana later in the week, though the final track is still uncertain. According to the National Weather Service, Zeta strengthened into a hurricane today and is expected to impact the northern Gulf Coast by Wednesday. Strong winds, coastal flooding, heavy rain and tornadoes are all possible.
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Lake Charles Event to Help with Medicaid Applications
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Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana Public Health Institute to host three tele-town halls on flu and COVID-19
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) are hosting a series of tele-town halls called "Protecting our Communities from the Flu & COVID-19." Each event will be moderated by Dr. Earl Benjamin-Robinson, deputy director of LDH's Office of Community Partnerships & Health Equity, Joynetta Bell Kelly, associate deputy director of LDH's Office of Community Partnerships & Health Equity, and Shelina Davis, CEO of LPHI. Local panelists will include each region's medical director, faith-based leaders, and community physicians.
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Louisiana Department of Health to hold flu shot clinic in Winnfield
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding flu vaccination clinics across the state. This year, the flu shot is more important than ever as COVID-19 remains active statewide.
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Louisiana Department of Health to hold flu shot clinic in Leesville
With flu season starting, the Louisiana Department of Health is holding flu vaccination clinics across the state. This year, the flu shot is more important than ever as COVID-19 remains active statewide.