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Governor Jindal Announces Nominees to the New Orleans Academic Medical Center Initial Corporation Board
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced four nominees to the New Orleans Academic Medical Center Initial Corporation Board, marking the next step forward toward creating the new Academic Medical Center in New Orleans. In August 2009, Governor Jindal joined LSU System President John Lombardi, Tulane President Scott Cowen, Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Secretary Alan Levine and other New Orleans officials to announce an agreement of the governance structure.
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Governor Jindal Outlines Louisiana Way Forward for Facing Long-Term Budget Challenges, Cites Specific Steps Taken in Healthcare and Higher Education to Keep Moving Louisiana Forward
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal addressed the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce where he laid out the Louisiana Way Forward for facing the state’s long-term budget challenges and national economic challenges so that Louisiana’s economy continues to outperform the South and nation. Governor Jindal emphasized the difference between Louisiana’s and Washington, D.C.’s approach to the national economic challenges.
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Governor Bobby Jindal Announces Appointments to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Children's Cabinet Advisory Board.
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DHH Reminds Parents, Caregivers to Protect Little Ones on Valentine's Day - and Every Day
As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, boxed chocolates and red roses remind Louisianians to tell their sweethearts how much they are appreciated. And as many families know, Valentine’s Day is a time for parents and other caregivers to show adoration for their little ones too. That’s why the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is asking residents to show extra care for our infants this month and throughout the year to help protect them from harm – particularly accidental suffocation.
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DHH Awards $3.2 Million for Improvements to Iberville Parish Water System
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals recently awarded $3.25 million to Iberville Parish Water System through the state's Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program.
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Jerry Phillips to Succeed Charles Castille as LDH Undersecretary
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine announced today the appointment of Louisiana Medicaid Director Jerry Phillips to succeed Charles Castille as undersecretary of the Department. Phillips will assume his new responsibilities following Castille’s retirement from the state after 12 years as undersecretary and nearly 35 years of stellar public service.
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Jerry Phillips to Succeed Charles Castille as LDH Undersecretary
BATON ROUGE— Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine announced today the appointment of Louisiana Medicaid Director Jerry Phillips to succeed Charles Castille as undersecretary of the Department. Phillips will assume his new responsibilities following Castille’s retirement from the state after 12 years as undersecretary and nearly 35 years of stellar public service.
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DHH Secretary Calls LSU Basketball Great Durand ‘Rudy’ Macklin a ‘Slam Dunk’
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine today praised LSU basketball great Durand “Rudy” Macklin for his work on and off the court. Macklin serves as director of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the agency’s Bureau of Minority Health Access, and is having his jersey retired this weekend by the LSU Athletic Department.
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DHH Secretary Calls LSU Basketball Great Durand ‘Rudy’ Macklin a ‘Slam Dunk’
BATON ROUGE— Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine today praised LSU basketball great Durand “Rudy” Macklin for his work on and off the court. Macklin serves as director of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and the agency’s Bureau of Minority Health Access, and is having his jersey retired this weekend by the LSU Athletic Department.
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Governor Jindal Launches "Consumer's Right To Know" Initiative
SHREVEPORT – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal and Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Secretary Alan Levine launched http://www.healthfinderla.gov/, which will give residents across the state easy access to detailed, accurate information on the cost, quality and performance of health care facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes, as well as health plans and prescription drugs. The Governor and Secretary were joined by State Senator Willie Mount, and other state and health care officials at Willis-Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport.
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DHH Launches Haiti Volunteer Resource Website
Today the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals launched Health Care Assist Louisiana, www.HealthCareAssistLA.org, as a resource for those in the health care community wishing to provide aid to Haiti. The site serves as a single point of reference for health care workers, nonprofits and corporations throughout Louisiana who may wish to donate time, money, supplies or other resources via national and international relief organizations following the earthquake and related health crisis in Haiti.