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As summer heats up, LDH helps residents prevent heat-related illness
Residents, workers, and employers need to know the symptoms of heat illness and treatments to prevent heat stroke or death.
LDH News
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Home and Community-Based Services Waivers – Adult Day Health Care – Cost Reporting LAC 50:XXI.711
Amends the provisions governing adult day health care providers in order to clarify the cost report penalty language. This proposed Rule removes unnecessary language.
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Louisiana Expands Developmental Screening Support for Children through 2025 Initiative
The Developmental Screening Implementation Training and Support initiative equips healthcare providers with comprehensive resources to integrate the Louisiana Developmental Screening Guidelines (LDSG) into their practices.
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LDH reminds residents to protect against West Nile virus
Mosquito activity increases during the warmer summer months, which raises the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
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LDH launches Project M.O.M. with new director, website, and detailed roadmap
The Louisiana Department of Health is officially launching Project M.O.M. (Maternal Overdose Mortality).
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LDH urges residents to practice safe swimming and water safety
As summer approaches, the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding families about the importance of water safety measures.
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Final Rule: Administration and Treatment of HIV/AIDS
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LDH concludes measles investigation, updates whooping cough cases in Louisiana
The Louisiana Department of Health today announced encouraging news regarding measles in the state, with no new infections identified following two recently reported cases. However, LDH continues to monitor a concerning trend of increasing whooping cough (pertussis) cases across Louisiana.
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May 2025 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, 2025 edition of the Louisiana Register in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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OCDD Extends Compliance Date for Self-Direction Employers
OCDD Extends Compliance Date for Self-Direction Employers
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Louisiana Medicaid to launch consent-based verification pilot for income checks
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Whooping cough cases remain high across Louisiana
The significant spread of whooping cough is leading to a corresponding increase in reported hospitalizations and deaths.