Daily physical activity helps children of all ages build lifelong healthy habits.
Make movement a part of your family's routine and encourage your kids to stay active.
#NationalChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth
In May, the @Louisiana Department of Health launched Project M.O.M. (Maternal Overdose Mortality). Project M.O.M. aims to reverse the urgent crisis of accidental opioid overdose as the primary cause of maternal mortality in Louisiana.
Early identification and treatment of substance use disorder in pregnant women improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Through the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program, women receive no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings and patient navigation services. Women screened through the Program who are in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer, or a pre-cancerous condition, have access to no-cost healthcare coverage, known as BCC Medicaid.
If you are uninsured, cannot afford the copay, lack transportation, or face any other barrier, contact the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program.
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About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is the key to treatment and survival.
Men who are 45 and older should talk to their doctor to make individual decisions regarding screening.
Routine checkups are an important part of planning for a healthy school year. Keep your child on schedule for well-child visits. Use the FREE Healthy Louisiana mobile app to find a Medicaid provider who accepts your health plan.
Show your heart some love. Get the facts on heart disease in Louisiana and talk to your doctor about how best to care for your heart.
#WorldHeartDay
Do you need to enroll in a health or dental plan?
Compare health plans and dental plans side by side with the FREE Healthy Louisiana app. Tap "Compare Plans" in the app to see extra services like dental, vision and other benefits.
Download the app from Google Play or the App Store or click the picture above to visit www.myplan.healthy.la.gov.
Have your Medicaid health plan info on hand in case of emergency. Use the Healthy Louisiana app to access your information, look up providers and more.
Download the app from Google Play or the App Store, or click the picture above to visit myplan.healthy.la.gov.
Louisiana Medicaid Members!
When you download the free LA Wallet mobile app, you can access your Medicaid or health plan ID card 24/7. The app updates daily with your latest information.
Search for LA Wallet in Google Play or the App Store.
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The Louisiana Newborn Screening program diagnoses and treats genetic and metabolic disorders as early as possible. Early detection helps prevent disabilities and ensures children get the care they need from the start.