OPH Region 9 - Tangipahoa Area

Welcome to Region 9 of the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health

The LDH Office of Public Health Region 9 serves the five Northshore parishes in the Southeastern portion of the state: Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington.

Our mission is to protect and promote the health and wellness of all individuals and communities in Louisiana. We provide confidential preventive public healthcare and limited clinical services to children and adults of all ages in our parish health units. We ensure equitable access to healthcare resources for all individuals and families.

Parish Health Unit Services

• Reproductive health/family planning
  • Breast and cervical cancer screening
  • Birth control/contraceptive services, counseling, and referrals
  • Pregnancy testing, counseling, and referral
  • Reproductive life planning and preconception counseling
  • Sexually transmitted infection testing, treatment, and counseling
• HIV/AIDS testing, counseling, and referral
• Immunizations (children, adults)
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing, evaluation, treatment, and counseling
• Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 
• Children's Special Healthcare Services Clinic (up to 21 years)
• Genetics clinic
• Refugee health
• Breastfeeding peer counseling
• Community HealthWays (linkage to community resources)
• Vital records
• Environmental health