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LDH's Capital Region Office of Public Health honors LANG, other community partners
Dr. Paulette Grey Riveria, regional medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health's Capital Region Office of Public Health, recently recognized the Louisiana National Guard for its service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RFI: Decision Support System Module
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) seeks public input on the development of a Decision Support Systems (DSS) Module.
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Clinicians of Color Working Group Meeting
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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.