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As Surgeon General of the Louisiana Department of Health, Dr. Ralph Abraham is co-equal with the Secretary within the Department’s organizational chart and is charged with crafting health policy, including healthcare workforce development; advocating for wellness and disease prevention; and coordinating with other state agencies and institutions to improve health outcomes in Louisiana.
The Surgeon General is appointed by the Governor and must be a licensed and practicing physician in Louisiana. The Surgeon General absorbs the duties of the previous State Health Officer role.
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This legislation allowed for the stocking of albuterol, epinephrine, and naloxone by certain qualified entities such as early learning centers, colleges and universities, restaurants, after-school programs, and others to be in a position to utilize such medications in emergencies.
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