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August 2019 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The August 2019 Legislative Oversight Committee reports have been submitted to the respective legislative oversight committees in accordance with R.S. 49:968(D)(1)(b)(c)
LDH News
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Immunization records now available online and free
With the beginning of school right around the corner, the Louisiana Department of Health is reminding residents that immunization records are available online, and at no cost, without the need to contact a healthcare provider at LA.MyIR.net.
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State announces intent to contract with four managed care companies for Medicaid enrollees
Today, the Louisiana Department of Health announced its intent to contract with four Medicaid managed care organizations following a state bid process that began in February when the Department issued a request for proposals.
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Dr. Rebekah Gee recognized by Modern Healthcare
Dr. Rebekah Gee, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, was recognized last night by Modern Healthcare as one of its 2019 Women Leaders to Watch in Healthcare.
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Tulane study finds better access to care for Louisianans following Medicaid expansion
Fewer Louisianans report that they have to put off seeing a doctor or that they are unable to take their medications as prescribed thanks to Louisiana’s Medicaid expansion, according to a Tulane University study released today by Gov. Edwards and the Louisiana Department of Health.
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2019 Louisiana HIV/STI and LAHAP Fact Sheets
The HIV epidemic continues to have a significant impact on the public health of Louisiana. Louisiana Statistical information related to HIV/AIDS are available here.
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LDH to begin enforcement of new crawfish and shrimp labeling law
Following action by the Louisiana Legislature and Gov. John Bel Edwards, restaurants and distributors that offer cooked or prepared crawfish or shrimp must notify their customers if these seafood items came from outside the United States. The notice must be printed on menus.
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2018 Louisiana HIV/STI and LAHAP Fact Sheets
The HIV epidemic continues to have a significant impact on the public health of Louisiana. Louisiana Statistical information related to HIV/AIDS are available here.
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2012 -2017 Louisiana HIV/STI and LAHAP Fact Sheets
The HIV epidemic continues to have a significant impact on the public health of Louisiana. Louisiana Statistical information related to HIV/AIDS are available here.
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Louisiana Department of Health receives $1.5 million CDC grant to support HIV efforts in East Baton Rouge Parish
The grant comes as part of the first wave of funding to support the federal government’s 10-year plan to end the HIV epidemic.
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LDH issues vaccine guidance in response to Tropical Storm Barry, flooding
The Louisiana Department of Health advises that residents and those working with the public during and after Tropical Storm Barry consider vaccinations to protect against infectious diseases.
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Media Advisory: Department of Health’s Hepatitis C elimination strategy underway – Patients now have access to curative medications
Media is invited to join state officials, a Care South Clinic physician and a patient as the Department of Health begins its hepatitis C elimination strategy.