The Office of Women's Health and Community Health (OWHCH) was established under a bill passed by the Louisiana Legislature and signed by Governor John Bel Edwards on June 18, 2022. OWHCH is dedicated to focusing on improving women's health outcomes and serve as a clearing house, coordinating agency and resource center for women's health data and strategies. Issues of focus include needs throughout a woman's life; chronic or acute conditions; access to healthcare; how poverty impacts women's health; leading causes of morbidity and mortality and health disparities.
In accordance with Senate Bill 55 of the 2024 Regular Session, the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Women’s Health and Community Health provides post-birth information to healthcare providers.
These resources give providers guidance on urgent maternal warning signs to share with patients post-birth.
Urgent Maternal & Post-Birth Warning Signs and Symptoms