Oyster Harvesting Area Reopened: Harvesting now allowed in shellfish area near St. Bernard
Friday January 11, 2008
New Programs Designed to Improve Nursing Home Care: DHH introduces three initiatives
Thursday January 03, 2008
Vaccine Recall Includes Over 3,000 Doses in Louisiana
Thursday December 13, 2007
Elderly and Disabled Adult Waiver can now serve more people in LA
Wednesday December 12, 2007
State Gets Funding for High-Speed Data Sharing: $15 million to connect hospitals to state’s fiber optic network
Monday December 10, 2007
December 1 is World AIDS Day:
Activities planned across the state
Wednesday November 28, 2007
Louisiana Moves Out of Last Place in Health Rankings: Report notes state’s successes
Wednesday November 07, 2007
38 West Nile Virus Cases Identified;
21 Cases Considered Serious
Thursday November 01, 2007
Medical Home Model to be Featured at DHH Meeting:
Bureau of Primary Care & Rural Health to unveil new health data
Wednesday October 31, 2007
Oyster Transplant Permits Available
Tuesday October 30, 2007
New Online Application for Medicaid Now Available
Tuesday October 30, 2007
Superbug Bacteria Becoming More Prevalent: Good hygiene, proper use of antibiotics is best prevention
Thursday October 18, 2007
Dr. William Clark Named Medical Director for Emergency Medical Services
Wednesday October 10, 2007
$1.5 Million Grant to Establish Health Information Network in Pointe Coupee Parish
Tuesday October 09, 2007
Beach Water Quality Advisory issued for Fourchon and Rutherford beaches
Friday August 10, 2007
Medicaid-related scams target individuals: Citizens reminded to guard personal info
Friday July 27, 2007
FDA expands warning about botulism risk from certain Castleberry's food products and dog food
Monday July 23, 2007
FDA warns consumers about risk of botulism from hot dog chili sauce
Friday July 20, 2007
Louisiana Receives Community-Based Services Grant
Monday July 02, 2007
Dr. David Holcombe Named New Public Health Medical Director for
Alexandria Area
Thursday June 14, 2007
RECENT ALERTS
- Quit Smoking Hotline Helps One Millionth Caller
- Back-Up Medical Care Planned for Mardi Gras Weekend: DHH and partners to provide extra staffing, open urgent care center
- New Grant Funds Help New Orleans-Area Health Care Providers Grow, Improve Services
- Oyster Harvesting Area Reopened: Harvesting now allowed in shellfish area near St. Bernard
- New Programs Designed to Improve Nursing Home Care: DHH introduces three initiatives
- Louisiana Gets High Ranking in Emergency Preparedness: State Makes Significant Progress in Readiness for Health Emergencies
- Flu Shots Now Available to All Individuals
- Vaccine Recall Includes Over 3,000 Doses in Louisiana
- Elderly and Disabled Adult Waiver can now serve more people in LA
- State Gets Funding for High-Speed Data Sharing: $15 million to connect hospitals to state’s fiber optic network
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