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Health department disagrees with audit of behavioral health managed care
A recent audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor makes recommendations, and has audit findings, that are inconsistent with the managed care model of health care.
LDH News
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Region 7 Office of Public Health’s phones temporarily out of order
Those attempting to contact the Region 7 Office of Public Health by telephone will be unable to do so temporarily as the phone system undergoes upgrades. Region 7 serves Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Red River, Sabine and Webster parishes.
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Louisiana receives $4.9 million CDC grant to fund opioid data programs
Through a $4.9 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Louisiana Department of Health will fund opioid surveillance programs aimed at strengthening prevention strategies to tackle the opioid epidemic in Louisiana.
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Department of Health issues alert to physicians to report vaping-related illnesses
Due to the growing number of people throughout the country who have been hospitalized with severe pulmonary disease associated with using e-cigarette products, the Louisiana Department of Health is asking physicians and other healthcare providers to report these suspect cases to state health officials.
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Louisiana Department of Health releases new report highlighting economic impact of Medicaid expansion
Today, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced the completion of a report by a team of researchers led by economist Dr. Jim Richardson of the Public Administration Institute at Louisiana State University (LSU) highlighting the economic impact of Medicaid expansion. The report, Medicaid Expansion and the Louisiana Economy, shows that for state fiscal year 2018, Medicaid expansion continues to provide thousands of jobs statewide. Using additional data for this latest report, expansion is currently supporting more than 14,000 jobs across the state and supporting $889 million in personal earnings.
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Toxin caused by algae in Lake Pontchartrain is below advisory level
Recent testing of waters from Lake Pontchartrain shows a toxin produced by cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is below the limit recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the protection of swimmers.
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Department of Health to seek emergency contracts for Medicaid health plans
LDH announced today that it is moving to implement emergency contracts with the five health plans that are currently under contract to serve the state’s 1.5 million Medicaid recipients.
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Children and flu dangers
An updated fact sheet focusing on children and the dangers of flu is now available. The flu poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of children each year. Vaccination is important to prevent flu infection.
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Pneumococcal Disease Facts (Q & A)
The updated pneumococcal disease fact sheet is now available. Pneumococcal disease is caused by germs that can infect the lungs, the blood, and the membrane that covers the brain. There are recommended vaccines that will prevent it.
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Flu Facts (Q & A)
A newly updated fact sheet on the flu is now available. Flu is short for “influenza.” The flu is caused by a virus. Everyone 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated for the flu.
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Immunization Schedule of Infants and Children (2019)
Current (2019) Louisiana Office of Public Health's Recommended Immunization Schedule of Infants and Children
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Immunization Policies and Procedures Manual (2018 Version)
This manual is published so that clinics participating in the VFC program will have clear guidelines regarding immunization policies and the latest vaccination information.