Louisiana Map Shows Snow Severity from Winter Storm
The LDH reported one winter weather-related death in the state this year—a 65-year-old man in Rapides Parish who died due to ...
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Louisiana announces $15M for future health care workforce programs. Here's how to apply.
To help narrow the gap, the Louisiana Department of Health announced $15 million in funding for universities, technical ...
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When abuse happens in Louisiana nursing homes, investigations often take too long, audit finds
Investigations of abuse and neglect by workers at care facilities can drag on for over a year, a new audit of the Louisiana ...
Patient with first human case of bird flu in Louisiana, U.S. dies, health department reports
A patient who was hospitalized with the first human case of pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, in Louisiana and the United ...
Nation’s first ‘severe’ avian flu patient dies in Louisiana
The Louisiana patient who contracted what officials said was the nation’s first “severe” case of avian influenza has died, the state health department said Monday. The person who contracted the H5N1 ...
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Louisiana’s new seafood origin law could still shield foreign catch at restaurants, grocers
A new law requiring restaurants in Louisiana to tell their customers the specific country of origin of any seafood being ...
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Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Louisiana: What You Need to Know
According to the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), whooping ...
Audit reveals gaps in oversight of Louisiana’s abuse and neglect database
The Louisiana Department of Health has significant shortcomings in overseeing its adverse actions lists for Certified Nurse ...
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Public health workers demand better for Louisiana residents
The Louisiana Department of Health has implemented a new policy that bans promoting vaccines even though Louisiana is ranked #32.
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Louisiana to start enforcing new imported seafood labeling law
Louisiana’s new law that requires that imported seafood be clearly labeled on packaging and menus will start to be enforced by the Louisiana Department of Health.
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Editorial: Bird flu death highlights head-scratching vaccine policy from Louisiana officials
Editorial: "We don't expect our public health officials to have all the answers. But when they do have information that can ...