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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.
LDH News
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Louisiana Department of Health establishes minimum qualification standards for Louisiana sign language interpreters
Registration will be required to provide sign language interpreting services in Louisiana. Interpreters and service providers will have until January 1, 2027, to comply with the new requirements.
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Louisiana opens applications for Rural Clinician Credit Bank
The Rural Clinician Credit Bank provides matching funds to eligible rural health care providers for recruitment and retention incentives including sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, relocation assistance and professional training.
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LDH urges residents to practice safe swimming and water safety
Using strong water safety practices can prevent drownings and serious water-related injuries, especially among children.
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Louisiana water system grades show continued improvement in 2025
The Louisiana Department of Health has released the 2025 letter grades for community water systems across the state, offering a transparent look at the quality and performance of more than 900 systems serving Louisiana residents.
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LDH confirms measles case in Region 1
The patient, who was exposed to measles during international travel, is in isolation and is receiving treatment at a Region 1 hospital.
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OPH Bureau of Engineering Services launches new public records information management system
The portal allows the public to access, download, and share this information directly without the need to submit a formal public records request.
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LDH expands the Louisiana Carrot Initiative to East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes
The initiative provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a 30-cent bonus for every dollar spent on fresh produce at participating retailers.
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LDH announces SNAP replacement benefits for 8 parishes impacted by winter storm
SNAP recipients living in one of the eight listed parishes will not need to report food loss or take any action to receive the 20% additional SNAP benefit.
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LDH to share progress and priorities at inaugural Annual Shareholder Meeting
The LDH Annual Shareholder Meeting will be broadcast live statewide on LDH's YouTube channel, ensuring that every resident can watch and participate.
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LDH releases top baby names of 2025
The rankings are based on provisional birth certificate data collected by the Center for Vital Records and Statistics.
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LDH to extend UnitedHealthcare contract for 90 days
Members currently enrolled with UHC will remain with that plan during this period and will not be reassigned to a new health plan on January 1, 2026. No action is required by members at this time.