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DHH Investigating Two Possible Zika Cases
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) is investigating two presumptive cases of imported Zika virus in the state.
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Gov. Edwards to Make Special Address to the State of Louisiana
BATON ROUGE - Tomorrow, Governor John Bel Edwards will make a special address to the citizens of Louisiana to discuss the historic budget shortfall facing the state ahead of a special session of the Louisiana Legislature. The special address will be aired statewide at 6:30 pm on all major network television and radio stations, as well as Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB).
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State and federal officials working together to address St. Joseph Water System
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have joined together to review citizen concerns about the St. Joseph Water System in Tensas Parish.
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What You Should Know About Mothballs
Mothballs are classified as a pesticide and used to control moths, silverfish and other fiber pests in wool and other natural fiber clothing and materials. Mothballs should only be used as specified on the label, and their use is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Department of Health and Hospitals outlines $131 million in cuts to meet anticipated budget shortfall
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State Receives CDC Grants to Advance Workplace Safety, Improve Drinking Water Quality
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) has been awarded approximately $1.4 million through two competitive five-year grants funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to improve worker safety and reduce water contamination.
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Health Department Secretary, Acadiana Medical Director, Health Academy Director Promote Flu Vaccinations
With influenza (flu) season upon us, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Secretary Kathy H. Kliebert, DHH Regional Medical Director Dr. Tina Stefanski and Academy of Health Careers at Lafayette High School Director Jennifer Morrow promoted ways to fight the flu by receiving their annual flu vaccinations Nov. 18 at Lafayette High School.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Health Department Secretary, Regional Medical Director, Health Academy Director Promote Flu Vaccinations
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DHH Identifies Internal Solutions for Mid-Year Deficit to Ensure Access to Care for Louisiana Residents
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March of Dimes and LDH Partner to Host Prematurity Prevention Summit Putting Louisiana Moms and Babies First
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DHH Partnership Created to Improve ADHD Assessment and Treatment
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Statewide Patient Engagement Campaign Underway