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September 2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The September 2021 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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FIRST OVERSIGHT REPORT: Proposed Immunization Schedule
In accordance with R.S. 49:968, the 1st Legislative Oversight Committee Report for the proposed Immunization Schedule rule has been submitted to the applicable oversight committees.
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Regional and State Advisory Council Nomination Forms
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LDH reminds residents of West Nile virus risk in wake of Hurricane Ida
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed one new case of West Nile virus this week, bringing the total to seven cases in 2021.
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Louisiana Department of Health announces new Medicaid Executive Director
Patrick Gillies has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration on both the state and federal levels.
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LDH: Hurricane Ida storm-related death toll rises to 26
Following a full review of cases since Hurricane Ida's landfall and the conclusion of several investigations, the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office has confirmed 11 additional storm-related deaths. This brings the death toll from Hurricane Ida to 26.
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Louisiana Department of Health shares generator safety reminders as carbon monoxide poisonings increase
According to Louisiana Department of Health syndromic surveillance, in the past week there have been 141 emergency department visits for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in Regions 1 (Greater New Orleans), 2 (Baton Rouge), 3 (River Parishes) and 9 (Northshore). Four individuals in Louisiana have died from carbon monoxide poisoning during and after Hurricane Ida.
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Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms for First Responders, Health Care Essential Employees, and Utility Workers in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida
"Right now, the priority for the entire state of Louisiana is Hurricane Ida recovery, and we simply cannot afford to have any of our first responders, health care employees, or utility workers pushed out of their hotel rooms for any reason. It's unacceptable that those working around the clock to support our state would be kicked out on the streets," Gov. Edwards said.
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LDH: Hurricane Ida storm-related death toll rises to 10
The St. John Parish coroner has confirmed the death of a 59-year-old male who died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator he was believed to have run run inside his residence. The coroner has confirmed this death is considered storm-related.
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LDH: Hurricane Ida storm-related death toll rises to 9
Additional deaths include nursing home residents, carbon monoxide poisoning and drowning.
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Louisiana Department of Health confirms two pediatric deaths from COVID-19
One death was of a child between the ages of 0 and 4, and one death was of a child between the ages of 12 and 17. No further information will be released on these deaths.
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Louisiana ICF/DD License - Temporary Relocation and Sheltering Sites; Facility Need Review
Considering the devastating impacts and effects of Hurricane Ida on the residents of Louisiana, and the need to coordinate care, services, treatment, and placement for evacuees, Louisiana will allow for the following current relief to ICF/DDs.