Don't Let Radon Sneak Up On You!
Exposure to radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, but testing is the only way to know your home's radon level. Make radon testing a priority: ephtracking.cdc.gov/DataExplorer/?…
Exposure to radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, but testing is the only way to know your home's radon level. Make radon testing a priority: ephtracking.cdc.gov/DataExplorer/?…
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Our Medicaid team is working hard alongside Louisiana Works to prepare for upcoming Medicaid requirements.
Today, LDH hosted a stakeholder mini-summit to help community partners better understand these changes and the resources available to support Medicaid members.
Today, LDH hosted a stakeholder mini-summit to help community partners better understand these changes and the resources available to support Medicaid members.
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Still looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? 👻🎃
We've got a few ideas that might look a little too familiar.
We've got a few ideas that might look a little too familiar.
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It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! 🏠 Learn how to protect your family from lead exposure.
Join LDH for a FREE webinar on October 28 at noon to learn about prevention, testing and resources.
Register: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/f841dcff…
Join LDH for a FREE webinar on October 28 at noon to learn about prevention, testing and resources.
Register: events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/f841dcff…
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Anyone can carry naloxone, and you never know when you could save a life.
Looking back at September’s National Recovery Month celebration, we’re grateful for our community partners who shared resources, including naloxone.
Find it near you: louisianahealthhub.org/oprh/
Looking back at September’s National Recovery Month celebration, we’re grateful for our community partners who shared resources, including naloxone.
Find it near you: louisianahealthhub.org/oprh/
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1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
Perform regular self-checks and schedule your annual mammogram.
Visit lbchp.org to learn more.
Perform regular self-checks and schedule your annual mammogram.
Visit lbchp.org to learn more.
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A team from LDH and @LouisianaWorks attended the @National Governors Association’s H.R. 1 grant kickoff workshop. With NGA support, teams will work through FY27 to align SNAP and Medicaid work requirements, streamline processes, and strengthen access to education and employment.
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Yesterday, Undersecretary Albert Simien Jr. signed agreements with hospitals as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program's Rural Clinician Credit Bank initiative.
LDH is providing matching funds to participating hospitals to strengthen Louisiana's rural health workforce.
LDH is providing matching funds to participating hospitals to strengthen Louisiana's rural health workforce.
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LDH has issued an emergency rule adding three mitragynine-related substances to Schedule I.
These substances can carry serious health risks, learn more here:ldh.la.gov/news/7818
These substances can carry serious health risks, learn more here:ldh.la.gov/news/7818
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Asthma can be scary, but knowing your triggers can help you breathe easier! 🫁
Taking small steps to reduce exposure can make a big difference in managing asthma.
BREATHE helps Louisianans manage asthma by addressing environmental triggers: ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-infe…
Taking small steps to reduce exposure can make a big difference in managing asthma.
BREATHE helps Louisianans manage asthma by addressing environmental triggers: ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-infe…
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📢 Applications are now open for Round 3 of the H.E.R.O. Fund!
The program offers matching grants to expand health care training, strengthen Louisiana’s workforce, and create pathways to high-demand careers.
Apply today: ldh.la.gov/news/herofund-…
The program offers matching grants to expand health care training, strengthen Louisiana’s workforce, and create pathways to high-demand careers.
Apply today: ldh.la.gov/news/herofund-…
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Can't tell if it's ragweed or a cold?
Allergens are no joke. During peak allergy and respiratory season, wash your hands, stay home when you're sick, and drink plenty of fluids.
Learn more: cdc.gov/respiratory-vi…
Allergens are no joke. During peak allergy and respiratory season, wash your hands, stay home when you're sick, and drink plenty of fluids.
Learn more: cdc.gov/respiratory-vi…
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The scariest thing this Halloween?
Skipping out on your health. 🎃
Don't let your health haunt you.
Skipping out on your health. 🎃
Don't let your health haunt you.
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Our Office of Behavioral Health is hosting eight regional listening sessions to gather community input and help shape Louisiana's behavioral health strategies and services.
Find your region's session and join the conversation: tinyurl.com/9z2dnkt2
Find your region's session and join the conversation: tinyurl.com/9z2dnkt2
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Current Healthy Blue members can choose a new health plan from October 15 to November 16, 2026. If Healthy Blue members take no action, Louisiana Medicaid will assign you to a new health plan. New plans will start January 1, 2027.
LEARN MORE: ldh.la.gov/news/healthy-b…
LEARN MORE: ldh.la.gov/news/healthy-b…
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✊✋✌️ Rock, paper, scissors, shoot! When it comes to your health, make the winning choice.
Before trying or sharing health advice, take a moment to check the facts.
Before trying or sharing health advice, take a moment to check the facts.
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Feeling overwhelmed by exams, grades, or school stress? 💚 You don’t have to go through it alone. If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to, call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7.
Visit Louisiana988.org for more.
Visit Louisiana988.org for more.
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Our own, Dr. Gina Lagarde shares what you should know about assessing personal breast cancer risk and working with your health care provider to determine the best next steps.
Looking for low-cost breast cancer screening resources? Visit lbchp.org to learn more.
Looking for low-cost breast cancer screening resources? Visit lbchp.org to learn more.
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Louisiana has received federal approval to expand access to health care services for eligible incarcerated individuals before release.
This initiative will help connect individuals to continuity of care and supporting successful reentry.
Learn more: ldh.la.gov/news/1115-waiv…
This initiative will help connect individuals to continuity of care and supporting successful reentry.
Learn more: ldh.la.gov/news/1115-waiv…
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