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Deceased Victims 9-14-05
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 474 deaths.
LDH News
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DHH Begins Spraying for Mosquitoes in Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes
Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has developed a management plan in anticipation of the hatching of mosquitoes and flies due to the massive flooding in the area. Mosquito control is needed to protect public health from nuisances and diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, as well as flies.
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Health Officials Urge Restaurant Safety in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
Baton Rouge – The Department of Health and Hospitals’ Sanitarian Services staff is prepared to begin inspecting Jefferson Parish food establishments, allowing those that are able to resume operations in the coming weeks.
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Hurricane Katrina #50 --- State Contracts with Kenyon International Emergency Services
Baton Rouge --- On behalf of the state of Louisiana, the Department of Health and Hospitals has contracted with Kenyon International Emergency Services to recover the bodies of deceased victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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State Contracts with Kenyon International Emergency Services to Expedite Deceased Victims Recovery Process
Baton Rouge --- On behalf of the state of Louisiana, the Department of Health and Hospitals has contracted with Kenyon International Emergency Services to recover the bodies of deceased victims of Hurricane Katrina.
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09/13/2005 - Hurricane Katrina #49 - Aerial Mosquito Spraying
Baton Rouge – The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has developed a management plan in anticipation of the hatching of mosquitoes and flies due to the massive flooding in the area. Mosquito control is needed to protect public health from nuisances and diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, as well as flies.
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Deceased Victims 9-13-05
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 423 deaths.
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Hurricane Katrina #48 - Boil Order Update - 9-12-2005
Baton Rouge – State health officials have issued an update to conditions of water systems in Southeast Louisiana that were seriously impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Boil orders have been lifted for some parish water systems. The boil orders, which were issued after a loss of pressure occurred in those systems, have been lifted since testing showed the water does not contain unsafe levels of bacteria and is safe to drink and use.
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Deceased Victims 9-12-2005
At this time, state officials, working in conjunction with coroners from local parishes have confirmed 279 deaths.
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Hurricane Katrina #45 - Newborn Screening Notice
Baton Rouge – In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Department of Health and Hospitals—Office of Public Health’s Laboratory in New Orleans is closed indefinitely. Until further notice, all newborn screening (PKU) specimens should be sent to the OPH Laboratory in Shreveport.
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Hurricane Katrina #46 - Medical Professionals Must Be Appropriately Licensed to Work in Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort
Baton Rouge – The Department of Health and Hospitals is overwhelmingly grateful for the many offers of help and wishes to remind any medical professionals coming to Louisiana to participate in the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort that they must be appropriately licensed to practice medicine in the state.
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Hurricane Katrina #47 - Med Job Louisiana to Recruit Displaced Nurses, Physicians and Health Care Providers
Baton Rouge – Due to an overwhelming need for medical personnel, Med Job Louisiana has expanded to provide free professional recruitment services to nurses, in addition to primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychiatrists and dentists displaced by Hurricane Katrina.