Healthy Louisiana

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While no cancer is 100% preventable, you can lower your risk by managing everyday factors.  Ask your doctor about cancer screening.  Make healthy food choices.  Exercise regularly.  Protect your skin from too much sun. Don't smoke and stay away from second-hand smoke.

Learn more about cancers in Louisiana and how to reduce your risk at https://ldh.la.gov/office-of-public-health/cancer or by clicking the image above.

#WorlCancerDay #CancerPreventionMonth
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Opioids are highly addictive and can be deadly.  Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing how to prevent an overdose.

If you or someone you know has a problem with opioids, there is help available.  To find addiction and recovery services near you, a friend or family member - including those covered by Medicaid - please visit https://opioidhelpla.org/ by clicking the image above.
Download the Healthy Louisiana Mobile app in the App Store or on Google Play.
Regular doctor visits help catch health issues early and give you a chance to talk with your provider about your health goals.  Find Medicaid providers near you and schedule your next visit at https://www.myplan.healthy.la.gov/en/find-provider or by clicking on the image above.
Download the Healthy Louisiana app in the App store or on Google Play.
Get text or email notifications when you have an enrollment letter from Healthy Louisiana.  Download the FREE Healthy Louisiana app to sign up.  Visit myplan.healthy.la.gov by clicking the image above.
Give your children health coverage at no cost to you with LaCHIP
The Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program (LaCHIP) provides health coverage to uninsured children up to age 19.  There are special benefits available for children with developmental disabilities.  For more information, visit https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid/lachip by clicking on the image above.
UHC will not be available to Medicaid members starting April 1, 2026.
You can choose a new plan now, if you are a UnitedHealthcare member.
The UnitedHealthcare health plan will no longer be available to Medicaid members beginning April 1, 2026.

Current UnitedHealthcare members will have a special enrollment period from January 15, 2026, to February 15, 2026.  During this time UnitedHealthcare members can choose their new health plan.  If UnitedHealthcare members take no action, Louisiana Medicaid will assign you to a new health plan.

Learn more at https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid/medicaid2026 or click the image above
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HPV and Pap screening tests help prevent cervical cancer and detect it early when it's easier to treat.  Women can lower their risk by getting screened regularly, starting at age 21.

Through the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program (LBCHP), women receive no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings and patient navigation services.

Learn more about LBCHP eligibility, screening locations, and services by calling the toll-free hotline at 1(888) 599-1073 or visiting www.lbchp.org by clicking the image above.

#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

Surgeon General Evelyn Griffin, MD

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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