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LDH identifies first monkeypox case in a Louisiana resident
The Louisiana Department of Health is reporting the first detected case of monkeypox infection in a Louisiana resident. This individual is from LDH Region 1 (Orleans, Plaquemines, Jefferson, St. Bernard).
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RFI: LDH/OPH LGBTQ+ Vaccine Confidence
The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking information on vendors and organizations that can assist the State in effectively reaching residents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other marginalized sexual identities through the use of community engagement to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccination.
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Outpatient Hospital Services - Urban Metropolitan Statistical Area Facility LAC 50:V.Chapter 69
Adopts provisions to establish the criteria for an acute care hospital to qualify as an Urban Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) facility and the reimbursement methodology for the provision of outpatient services.
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Inpatient Hospital Services - Urban Metropolitan Statistical Area Facility LAC 50:V.Chapter 19
Adopts provisions to establish the criteria for an acute care hospital to qualify as an Urban Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) facility and the reimbursement methodology for the provision of inpatient services.
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Applied Behavior Analysis-Based Therapy Services - Place of Service Limitations LAC 50:XV.301
Amends the provisions governing Applied Behavior Analysis-Based (ABA) Therapy Services in order to remove non-conventional place of service limitations and allow delivery of ABA services in a community setting.
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Public health notice: LDH notifies public of updated EPA drinking water advisories
PFAS chemicals have long-term persistence in the environment and have been found in some drinking water supplies.
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West Nile Virus Weekly Reports 2022
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LDH surveillance finding high numbers of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has received reports of West Nile virus present in more than 175 mosquito pools this year, a number much higher than last year at this time, when 13 pools tested positive.
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Louisiana Medicaid expands dental care coverage for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Louisiana Medicaid is expanding its comprehensive dental care to adults ages 21 and up with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are enrolled in the New Opportunities Waiver, Residential Options Waiver or the Supports Waiver.
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Louisiana Department of Health encourages everyone to get tested on National HIV Testing Day, Monday, June 27
You can get tested at our community-sponsored events or parish health units. Additionally, a full list of screening site locations, dates and times is available at LouisianaHealthHub.org.
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Louisiana Department of Health advises owners to prepare private water wells for hurricane season
Private wells are not regulated in Louisiana, leaving well owners responsible for all facets of disaster preparedness, protection and maintenance of their well.