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LDH Unveils New Website
LDH elevates online presence, improving user experience and access to key services
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) unveils a thoroughly revamped and redesigned website aimed at better connecting the Louisiana community with resources related to health and safety.
The updated website, still found at ldh.la.gov, communicates all the agency has to offer in a more accessible way for each audience – whether program participants and service recipients, providers, or the general public. The modernized look improves the user experience by offering streamlined content, easy navigation and clear and concise information about the wide array of resources available to Louisiana citizens.
Redesigned with the assistance of Covalent Logic, a full-service digital and creative agency headquartered in Baton Rouge, the LDH website now puts comprehensive services and programs at the forefront rather than segmented by agency. Updates began with simplifications to the most heavily accessed pages, including those tied to Medicaid and the Office of Vital Records.
Each office and bureau continues to maintain its own homepage for administrative information related to leadership, contact information, grants, legislation, news and similar topics.
A key aspect of the redesign centered on consolidating and centralizing information for each key audience. In addition to ensuring easy access to guidance and information to the general public, new website features allow providers to more easily find information geared toward their greatest needs, including continuing education resources, clinical guidelines, public health toolkits and more. Businesses and other industry partners are directed to special content such as permits, certifications and regulations.
Additional upgrades include the new and improved locations directory, which simplifies the process of searching for services and facilities based on location. The “LDH Resources” page acts as a one-stop shop for a variety of publications and documents.