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LDH confirms five additional winter storm-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming five additional winter storm-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths in Louisiana to eight.
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LDH confirms third winter storm-related death
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming a third winter storm-related death. An 86-year-old man in DeSoto Parish died due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
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LDH confirms two winter storm-related deaths
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is confirming two winter storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish. Two men died due to hypothermia, and their ages are unknown.
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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 announces Rural Health Transformation Funding
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is announcing that Louisiana will receive over $208 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
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Meeting of the Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Review Committee and Agenda
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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.
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LDH Announces Update to Medicaid Managed Care Contracts for 2026
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) announced it will not renew its contract with the managed care organization (MCO) UnitedHealthcare beyond the current contract expiration date of December 31, 2025.
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LDH opens application period for second round of H.E.R.O. Fund
Approximately $6 million will be distributed among recipients to help grow the healthcare workforce pipeline in Louisiana. The grant application period will close on January 16, 2026.
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LDH advises Louisianans to discard ByHeart infant formula linked to botulism contamination
Caregivers should seek immediate medical care for their infant if they consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and develop any symptoms of infant botulism.
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Louisiana Department of Health appoints Seth Gold as Medicaid Director
Mr. Gold will lead the development and coordination of policies that strengthen healthcare access, quality, and value across Louisiana.