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April 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The April 2022 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
LDH News
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Notice of Intent: Molluscan Shellfish
Amends certain Sections of Chapters 1 and 3 of Part IX (Marine and Fresh Water Animal Food Products) of Title 51 (Public Health—Sanitary Code). In addition, Chapter 5 is proposed to be promulgated as an addition to this Part to address the regulation of molluscan shellfish aquaculture.
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Louisiana Medicaid is Hiring
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Second Oversight Report: Consumable Hemp Potpourri
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Louisiana Department of Health celebrates National Public Health Week
This observance highlights the importance of community health and the vital role public health professionals and healthcare entities serve in their communities.
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Webinars
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Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities - Temporary Reimbursement for Private Facilities LAC 50.VII.32904
Amends the provisions governing temporary reimbursement for private non-state intermediate care facilities for persons with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID) in order to include a direct care add-on for increased cost related to retaining and hiring direct care staff and to establish a minimum hourly wage floor for direct care workers.
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LDH Office of Public Health regional medical director recognized by Louisiana National Guard for service during COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Lacey Cavanaugh, regional medical director for the Southwest Office of Public Health, was recently recognized by the Louisiana National Guard with its Distinguished Civilian Service Award for her work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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LDH Acadiana regional medical director honored by Louisiana National Guard
Dr. Tina Stefanski, regional medical director for the Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Public Health in Acadiana, was recently recognized by the Louisiana National Guard with its Distinguished Civilian Service Award.
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OPH Region 3 public health emergency coordinator receives National Guard's top civilian honor
Kayla Guerrero coordinates COVID community testing and vaccination centers in the south-central parishes of Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne.
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Louisiana Medicaid launches phone campaign to encourage members to update contact information
Members will be receiving calls between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday
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Medicaid to call members reminding them to update their information