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Secure .gov websites use HTTPS LDH is moving forward with a plan to distribute food benefits on EBT cards. If the USDA, who administers the SNAP program, is prepared and ready to move money into states’ accounts, we will use federal dollars to fund SNAP recipients’ accounts. If they are not ready, LDH will proceed with our state-funded program to provide food assistance to the elderly, the disabled, and households with children through their existing EBT cards.
Louisiana Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality
Created by R.S. 40:2018, the commission consists of 16 members. The following are appointed by Governor:
- 2 Neonatologist (1 active in medical education and 1 actively engaged in private practice)
- 1 Obstetrician
- 1 Family Practictioner
- 1 Pediatrician
- 1 Female Health Nurse Practitioner
- 1 Neonatal Nurse
- 1 rep from Family Planning
- 2 Health Care Adminstrators representing the public and private sector
- 1 Social Worker
- 1 Nutritionist
- 2 Perinatologists
- 1 Member of the House appointed by the House Speaker
- 1 member of the senate appointed by the Senate President
Members appointed by the governor shall serve at his pleasure.
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