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September 2024 Legislative Oversight Committee Activity
The September 2024 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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September Final Rules
The Department of Health, Health Standards Section has submitted final rules to the Office of the State Register for publication in the September 20, 2024 edition of the Louisiana Register, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.
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1115 SUD Demonstration Waiver Annual Public Forum Announcement
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New Version of GOHSEP’s Get A Game Plan App now Available
BATON ROUGE (September 3, 2024) – The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has updated the features on the Get A Game Plan App offering people in Louisiana a new resource for developing and finalizing their emergency plans. The Get A Game Plan mobile app is designed to prepare Louisiana residents for emergency events with preparedness tools, guides and push notifications.
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Orleans Parish Health Unit services relocate due to temporary closure
In response to this closure, Jefferson Parish Health Unit-Metairie (111 N. Causeway Blvd.) and Jefferson Parish Health Unit-Marrero (1855 Ames Blvd.) are expanding their hours to meet the needs of residents.
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LDH Seeks Provider, Stakeholder Input for Maternal Health Funding Initiative
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Walnut Bayou Water System testing results show no sign of paraquat in system
LDH is lifting 'do not use' advisory; residents must flush their systems before using or drinking water
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LDH issues additional 'do not use' guidance for Walnut Bayou Water System after testing
Preliminary testing results have shown paraquat remains in one area of the water system that is at the system's end point.
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State of Louisiana IDD-MH Service System Evaluation
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Louisiana Medicaid: Access Your Health Plan ID Cards Anytime with LA Wallet
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LDH issues 'do not use' water advisory for area served by Walnut Bayou Water System in Madison Parish
A water line break on Highway 603 near Verhagen Road resulted in drinking water being exposed to the chemical paraquat.
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LDH invites public comment on Reentry 1115 Demonstration Waiver application
This new waiver would allow Louisiana Medicaid to provide approved services such as substance use treatment, case management and a 30-day supply of all prescription medications to eligible individuals upon release from incarceration.