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LDH News
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LDH urges residents to take air quality precautions due to wildfires
Extreme heat and drought have contributed to wildfires throughout Louisiana, which can negatively impact air quality. LDH is urging residents in areas where wildfires are burning or air quality is otherwise poor to take precautions to minimize the impact poor air quality can have on their health.
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STI/HIV/Hepatitis B and C 2022 (Archived)
STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program Regional Profiles, 2021 Update
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STI/HIV/Hepatitis B and C 2022 Archive
STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program Regional Profiles, 2021 Update
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STI/HIV/Hepatitis B and C 2022 Archive
STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program Regional Profiles, 2021 Update
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LDH Office of Women's Health and Community Health to hold town hall in Pineville on August 29
The town hall will be held on Tuesday, August 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Pineville Main Street Community Center, 708 Main St.
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LDH offering mpox vaccines in New Orleans area ahead of Southern Decadence
Vaccines will be available from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 24 at The Page, 542 N. Rampart St., and at parish health units in the New Orleans area.
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LDH updates heat-related deaths during heat emergency
Tragically, LDH has updated the total number of heat-related deaths to 25 for the months of June, July and August after an extensive examination of data from Louisiana Vital Records.
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Louisiana Department of Health celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
LDH continues to work toward fostering a breastfeeding-friendly environment in Louisiana and improving statewide breastfeeding rates.
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Notice of Intent: Registration of Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Prophylactic Devices
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ADHC/ADC/Respite Bonus Payment webinar
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Gov. Edwards Declares State of Emergency for Extreme Heat
"This summer, the National Weather Service has issued a record number of excessive heat warnings for Louisiana," said Gov. Edwards. "The Louisiana Department of Health reports that the state has already exceeded the average number of annual heat-related emergency room visits. Additionally, drought conditions and a significant drop in the Mississippi River's water level have added stress on water supplies and agriculture.