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LDH announces state-funded assistance for vulnerable SNAP population
Starting November 1, Louisiana will provide emergency state-funded assistance to SNAP for the elderly, disabled, or children.
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LDH announces no new SNAP benefits will be available starting November 1
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that due to the federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be issued to recipients starting November 1.
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Louisiana Department of Health acquires Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from DCFS
Over time, this will reduce paperwork and wait times for residents, increase efficiency for staff, and create a more streamlined experience for Louisiana families.
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Louisiana Department of Health leadership announces key initiatives
These priorities were established to create focus and address overarching problems that have prevented Louisianans from achieving better health and independence.
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LDH recognizes 35 birthing hospitals achieving Louisiana Birth Ready Designation
This recognition is awarded to hospitals that have committed to quality improvement practices aimed at enhancing birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana.
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LDH launches congenital syphilis prevention pilot to increase screening opportunities during pregnancy
Screening for syphilis in pregnant women and treating it promptly when it is diagnosed is a critical strategy in preventing syphilis from being passed to newborns.
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LDH recognizes 32 birthing hospitals achieving Louisiana Birth Ready Designation
The hospitals were recognized for committing to practices that improve quality and outcomes for women giving birth.
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LDH releases 2020 maternal mortality report
The report provides crucial insights into causes and disparities of deaths among women within a year of pregnancy in Louisiana.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in West Monroe on November 6
The town hall will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the West Monroe Community Center, 400 S. 5th St., West Monroe.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in Houma on October 30
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Women's Health and Community Health (OWHCH) is continuing its "Listen to H.E.R.: Hearing, Empowering, Responding" town hall series, with the next town hall taking place in Houma.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in New Orleans on October 23
The Louisiana Department of Health's (LDH) Office of Women's Health and Community Health (OWHCH) is continuing its "Listen to H.E.R.: Hearing, Empowering, Responding" town hall series, with the next town hall taking place in New Orleans.
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in Lake Charles on October 9
The Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Women's Health and Community Health is continuing its "Listen to H.E.R.: Hearing, Empowering, Responding" town hall series, with the next town hall taking place in Lake Charles.