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CANCELLATION - RFP: Bureau of Family Health-Partners for Family Health Communication and Media Services
After careful consideration it has been determined that cancellation of solicitation, #3000016362 is necessary and in the best interest of the State. The reason for this cancellation is that the Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Family Health together with The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) are no longer requiring the supplies, services, or major repairs.
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CDC and FDA expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to ages 5-11
CDC now recommends children ages 5-11 should receive a booster shot five months after their initial Pfizer-BioNTech series.
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LDH reaffirms recommendation that all eligible children be vaccinated now, given recent COVID case increases
The Louisiana Department of Health today reaffirms its official recommendation that all eligible children receive the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their families.
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Public Hearing: Louisiana Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant - Annual Work Plan
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National Core Indicators Staff Stability Invitations to Service Provider Agencies
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National Core Indicators 2021/2022 Family Surveys Mailed
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New Lafourche Parish Health Unit opens in Galliano
The clinic is now open at 17862 W. Main St., Galliano. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 225-330-9217 or 225-329-9661.
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LDH urges water safety as summer approaches and child drownings increase
May is National Water Safety Month and as temperatures heat up and families return to water activities, it is important for parents and families to stay aware of the precautions they can take to prevent child drownings.
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LDH issues tips to families dealing with nationwide baby formula shortage
Families are reporting difficulty finding infant formula in stores throughout the state.
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2020 LDH Risk Communications Plan
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications Plan details the actions that will be implemented in the event of a natural disaster, disease outbreak, man-made emergency including bioterrorism, nuclear, or chemical event or other public health emergency. Timely, consistent, and accurate communications can impact how the media, public and clinical health care communities react to an event.
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May 2022 Final Rules
The Louisiana Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing has submitted Final Rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the May 20, 2022 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.