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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.
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The vision of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is a future where all the people of Louisiana will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and live in an environment that is nurturing, supportive and safe, and that promotes and supports the physical, mental and social health of individuals, families, and communities.
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The Louisiana Domestic Abuse Fatality Review (LA-DAFR) Panel was established in 2021 via Louisiana R.S. 40:2024.1-2024.6. The Domestic Abuse Fatality Review is coordinated through the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health. Through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary review of domestic abuse fatality cases at the state and local levels, the Louisiana Domestic Abuse Fatality Review works to identify and characterize the scope and nature of domestic abuse fatalities in order to take action to prevent future fatalities.
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In accordance with Executive Order JML 25-008 and related to the Welcome Home Act, Act 253 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, the following report outlines the requirements for obtaining an initial EMS practitioner license in the State of Louisiana, the policies or rules adopted by the EMS Commission, and efforts made to inform the public.
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Pursuant to Act 483 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session, the following page contains a report regarding the requirements to obtain an initial EMS Practitioner license in the State of Louisiana. Also included is a link to the number of initial licenses and renewed licenses issued by parish of residence for the calendar year 2024.
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The Louisiana Rare Disease Advisory Council provides resources to public and private agencies in the state that serve individuals diagnosed with rare diseases. The Council is tasked with compiling an annual report that summarizes the findings, activities, and progress for State Fiscal Year 2024 (SFY 2024) of the Council and recommendations for addressing the needs of Louisianans living with a rare disease. The Council operates under the Bureau of Family Health, which provides staff support and policy expertise to assist the Council in fulfilling its mission to provide advice on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to rare diseases. The Council's additional duties, outlined in R.S. 40:1122.1 (see Appendix D), include providing expert and clinical advice to the Drug Utilization Review Board in its review of treatments for rare diseases and providing input and feedback to the Louisiana Department of Health and other agencies on matters affecting people with rare diseases.
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In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 40:1046 (R.S. 40:1046) and Act 150 of the 2024 Legislative Session (Act 150), the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health, Bureau of Sanitarian Services, Cannabis Program is pleased to submit this report detailing the operations and outcomes of the state’s medical marijuana program. The report covers the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. It provides comprehensive data collected from the two state-approved licensees authorized to produce therapeutic marijuana in Louisiana: Advanced Biomedics LLC (d/b/a Ilera Holistic Healthcare) and Good Day Farms.
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Act 573 (2014) require a public or private water system to maintain a minimum disinfectant level of free or total chlorine in the water being delivered to the distribution system, in finished water storage tanks, and in all points of the distribution.
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As required by Act 534 of the 2014 Regular Session, the state superintendent of education, secretary of the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), and the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) shall review and evaluate the effectiveness of current state programs, including but not limited to sex education provided by public schools, aimed at reducing the rate of teen pregnancy and preventing the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases among youth of Louisiana.
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If you missed attending past Rural Health Workshops or want to take another look at your favorite presentations, we have all past presentation recordings and resources from our previous Rural Health Workshops! https://wellaheadla.com/move-well-ahead/provider-education-network/education-and-training/rural-health-workshop/resources/
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Act 17 of the 2023 Regular Session requires an annual report to the legislature of any condition added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) related to newborn screening and the Louisiana Department of Health's review and determination on the conditions.
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