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| Addictive Disorders |
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06/29/2009 |
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy Promotion Helps Thousands Kick Tobacco Addiction |
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02/26/2009 |
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National Problem Gambling Awareness Week Begins Mar. 1 |
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| Administration/Legislation |
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01/21/2009 |
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DHH Secretary Highlights Federal-State Health Priorities for Louisiana Congressional Delegation |
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| Developmental Disabilities |
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01/07/2009 |
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DHH Acts to Protect the Rights of Vulnerable Consumers at Public DHH Facilities |
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| Environmental |
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03/16/2009 |
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Statewide BEACH Monitoring Program Adds New Partners |
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| Events/Meetings/Public Forums |
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04/06/2009 |
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National Public Health Week to Showcase Louisiana’s Public Health Workers and Services |
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01/30/2009 |
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Oyster Transplant Permits Available |
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| Family/General News |
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03/01/2009 |
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DHH Honors Social Workers During National Social Work Month in March |
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| Funding/Grants |
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07/01/2009 |
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Governor Jindal Signs Bill to Compensate Hospitals for Hurricane-related Losses and Costs for Care of Uninsured |
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06/17/2009 |
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National Health Service Corps Expands Investment in Health Care Workforce in Underserved Areas |
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04/23/2009 |
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DHH Announces Expansion of Loan Funding for Water System Improvements |
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03/27/2009 |
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DHH Selected as Part of National Initiative to Increase Health Coverage for Uninsured Children |
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03/24/2009 |
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DHH Makes $900,000 Loan to Improve Water System in Livingston Parish |
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03/04/2009 |
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New Orleans Area Clinics Achieve National Recognition for Quality |
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| Health Alerts |
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06/24/2009 |
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Stay Safe in Summer Heat |
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06/17/2009 |
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DHH Continues Pandemic Planning, Readies for Potential Re-emergence of H1N1 Virus in Flu Season |
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05/13/2009 |
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Change in DHH Communications on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) |
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05/11/2009 |
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State Officials Announce CDC Has Confirmed 11 More Cases of the H1N1 Virus |
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05/08/2009 |
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Two Suspected Cases of H1N1 Confirmed in Lafayette |
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05/07/2009 |
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Federal, State Officials Change Guidance on H1N1 Evaluation, Testing and Treatment |
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05/06/2009 |
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State Officials Announce Seven More Suspected H1N1 Flu Cases in La. |
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05/05/2009 |
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State Officials Announce Six More Suspected H1N1 Flu Cases Identified in La. |
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05/04/2009 |
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Governor Jindal and State Officials Announce Five More Suspected H1N1 Flu Cases Identified in Lafayette, Ascension Parishes |
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05/03/2009 |
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Governor Jindal and State Officials Give Update on Seven CDC-Confirmed H1N1 Virus Cases in State |
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05/03/2009 |
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State Officials Announce CDC Has Confirmed Seven Cases for the H1N1 Virus, Five in Lafayette |
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05/02/2009 |
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Governor Jindal Says 23 Suspected H1N1 Virus Cases Now Sent to CDC, Still No Confirmed Cases in LA |
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05/02/2009 |
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State Officials Announce Eleven New Possible H1N1 Flu Cases in Louisiana |
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05/01/2009 |
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Governor Jindal and State Officials Give Update on Possible H1N1 Flu Cases in LA |
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05/01/2009 |
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Governor Jindal and State Officials Give Update on Possible H1N1 Flu Cases in LA |
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05/01/2009 |
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State Officials Announce Ninth Possible H1N1 Flu Cases Reported In Louisiana |
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04/30/2009 |
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Eight Suspected Cases of Swine Flu Being Investigated in Louisiana |
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04/29/2009 |
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Governor Jindal and DHH Announce Closure of Lafayette School as a Precaution Amid Concerns of Suspect Cases of Swine Flu |
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04/26/2009 |
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Governor Bobby Jindal Gives Statewide Briefing on Swine Outbreak, Details State Action and Calls for Citizens to Take Preventive Measures |
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04/25/2009 |
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DHH encourages “aggressive prevention” against Swine Flu |
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04/24/2009 |
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DHH monitoring swine flu cases in Southwest U.S. |
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02/11/2009 |
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Fish Consumption Advisories Issued for Louisiana Waterways |
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| Immunizations |
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05/26/2009 |
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Immunization Requirements Changing for Students in Fall 2009 |
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| LaCHIP |
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03/05/2009 |
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LaCHIP, Social Workers Team up for National Day of Service |
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| Louisiana Health First |
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03/10/2009 |
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DHH Secretary Levine testifies before health subcommittee of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee |
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01/28/2009 |
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DHH Appoints Panel To Improve Transparency In Health Care |
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| Medicaid |
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03/23/2009 |
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DHH Starts Week-long Effort to Reach State’s Uninsured |
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| Mental Health |
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05/04/2009 |
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Children's Mental Health Week is May 3-9, 2009 |
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01/23/2009 |
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CIT Training on March 12, 2009 in Lafayette |
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| Nutrition/Fitness |
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05/15/2009 |
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Youth Council to Oversee Lighten Up Louisiana Campaign |
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04/24/2009 |
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Schools Compete for Fittest Parish in the State |
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03/13/2009 |
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Governor's Games Kick Start Saturday in Baton Rouge |
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| Rural Health |
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06/29/2009 |
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Louisiana's First Neighborhood Place Opens in Sabine Parish |
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| STD's |
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02/03/2009 |
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Feb. 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day |
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| Upcoming Events |
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06/25/2009 |
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June 27 is National HIV Testing Day |
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05/15/2009 |
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Clinics Statewide to Offer Free Blood Pressure Screening, Stroke Education, Medicaid Enrollment Opportunities |
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| Virus/Diseases |
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02/18/2009 |
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DHH to Provide Meningitis Vaccines to Students at Gibsland-Coleman School |
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| Vital Records/Statistics |
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03/16/2009 |
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Orleans Parish Marriage Office Opens in Downtown New Orleans |
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