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Family Health Boards & Commissions
The Bureau of Family Health works with communities and statewide partners to identify gaps in Louisiana’s maternal and child health policies. The boards, councils, and commissions supported by the Bureau function as key vehicles for the evidence-based decision-making, advocacy, and public health priorities that influence these policies.
Boards, commissions, and councils under the Bureau help shape policies, allocate resources effectively, conduct cooperative studies and reports, identify opportunities for improvement, assess emerging health concerns, and drive initiatives that improve maternal and child health statewide, making Louisiana a healthier place to live, learn, grow, and work.
All board, council, and commissions meetings listed below are supported by the Bureau of Family Health and meet the requirements of the Open Meetings Law. Some of these boards, councils, and commissions are also allowed to meet virtually (Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:11-28).
Boards, Commissions, and Councils
The boards, commissions, and councils listed below hold meetings open to the public, as required by law. Their webpages include information about legislative mandates, current priorities, upcoming meetings, past meeting minutes, member responsibilities, vacancies, and more:
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Louisiana Adolescent School Health Initiative Coordinating Council: Serves students in public, middle, and secondary schools by advising the Adolescent School Health Program’s implementation of school-based health centers.
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Louisiana Birth Defects Monitoring Network Advisory Board: Develops and recommends strategies to reduce preventable birth defects and improve access to healthcare for families impacted by birth defects.
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Louisiana Board of Commissioners for the Louisiana Commission for the Deaf: Supports the work of the Commission and advocates on behalf of Louisiana’s d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing communities and their families.
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Louisiana State Child Death Review Panel: Works to identify the causes of unexpected child death in Louisiana, develop prevention recommendations, and report on the findings in order to prevent as many future injuries and deaths as possible.
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Louisiana Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality: Advises on policies and guidelines impacting perinatal care and infant health, and oversees the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative and the Louisiana Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review, which work to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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Louisiana Domestic Abuse Fatality Review Panel: Identifies and characterizes the scope and nature of domestic abuse fatalities through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary review at state and local levels in order to take action to prevent future fatalities.
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Louisiana Doula Registry Board: Maintains a statewide registry of registered doulas who are eligible for health insurance reimbursement, which was authorized by Louisiana law to promote safe maternal care.
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Louisiana Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Council: Ensures all infants who are deaf or hard of hearing receive appropriate and timely services.
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Louisiana Rare Disease Advisory Council: Provides support and policy expertise to assist the Louisiana Genetic Diseases Program in providing advice on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to rare diseases.
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Louisiana Sickle Cell Commission: Helps improve the quality of care for individuals living with sickle cell disease by ensuring the delivery of sickle cell services to affected people in the state.
The Bureau of Family Health is committed to promoting transparency, accessibility, and public engagement in all board, commission, and council meetings. A link to access meetings online is provided for the convenience of members of the public as a part of that commitment.
Advisory Groups
In addition to the boards, councils, and commissions described above, other advisory groups provide leadership and support to other programs within the Bureau of Public Health. These include:
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Louisiana Genetic Disease Program Advisory Committee: Advises on policies and activities related to detecting, preventing, and managing genetic and congenital conditions, including the Louisiana Newborn Screening Program.
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Louisiana Young Child Wellness Collaborative: Leads strategic planning and priorities for improving early childhood systems and developmental health for children from before birth to age three.
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Louisiana Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee: Provides input and recommendations to improve the quality of emergency medical services for children.
For additional information, please contact [email protected].