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LDH confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2026 mosquito season
LDH has confirmed Louisiana’s first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) of the 2026 mosquito season and is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
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Register for the Developmental Screening Summer Webinar Series
The Bureau of Family Health invites healthcare providers who work in pediatric primary care or provide developmental screenings in Louisiana to participate in the Developmental Screening Summer Webinar Series, which begins July 15.
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LDH rescheduled the mini-summit
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has rescheduled the mini-summit on the 2025 HCBS rate study and related provisions of HB 1. The new date is Friday, July 17, 2026, at 9 a.m.
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OCDD-OIDD Name Change Memo
With the Legislature's passage and the governor's signing of Act 702, the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) has been renamed the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports, or the Office of I/DD Supports (OIDD)
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OCDD-OIDD Name Change Fact Sheet
OCDD is now known as the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports, or the Office of I/DD Supports (OIDD), under Act 702 (2026).
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LDH reports illnesses associated with raw milk consumption
The Louisiana Department of Health is investigating a cluster of illnesses after consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk and encouraging residents to be aware of potential health risks associated with consuming raw milk.
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LDH opens applications for Capital Improvement and Telehealth Infrastructure funding opportunities for Louisiana rural providers
Applications are now open for two new funding opportunities through the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability: the Capital Improvement Program and the Telehealth Infrastructure Program.
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Ahead of Father's Day, LDH reminds families to make water safety a priority
As Louisiana families head to pools, lakes, rivers, and fishing spots this Father's Day weekend, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reminding parents and caregivers to make water safety part of their plans.
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LDH strengthens Medicaid provider oversight and program integrity safeguards
The initiative includes more frequent reviews of high-risk providers, expanded provider verification requirements, enhanced monitoring and data analytics, and closer coordination with state and federal program integrity partners. The measures align with federal requirements and reflect LDH’s ongoing commitment to accountability and responsible stewardship of public resources.
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LDH advises Louisianans to discard Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula
LDH is advising parents, caregivers, and health care providers that Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula is recalling its infant formula because it may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which can make infants sick. No cases of infant botulism have been identified in Louisiana.
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Louisiana Carrot Initiative now available at Walmart stores statewide
The Louisiana Carrot Initiative is now available at all Louisiana Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market locations, expanding access to healthy food incentives for SNAP recipients statewide.
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LDH awards second round of H.E.R.O. Fund grants
15 grant awards totaling $4,656,720 will support projects in every region of the state and are expected to result in 541 newly credentialed professionals joining the health care workforce.