In response to this closure, Jefferson Parish Health Unit-Metairie (111 N. Causeway Blvd.) and Jefferson Parish Health Unit-Marrero (1855 Ames Blvd.) are expanding their hours to meet the needs of residents.
August 22, 2024LDH is lifting 'do not use' advisory; residents must flush their systems before using or drinking water
August 20, 2024Preliminary testing results have shown paraquat remains in one area of the water system that is at the system's end point.
August 15, 2024A water line break on Highway 603 near Verhagen Road resulted in drinking water being exposed to the chemical paraquat.
August 12, 2024This new waiver would allow Louisiana Medicaid to provide approved services such as substance use treatment, case management and a 30-day supply of all prescription medications to eligible individuals upon release from incarceration.
August 09, 2024The patient is an international visitor who was not fully vaccinated, and was exposed to measles outside of the U.S.
August 01, 2024The Louisiana Department of Health is planning to submit an application to CMS for an 1115 demonstration waiver to improve care transitions for Medicaid-eligible individuals who are incarcerated and to provide certain covered services during the 90-day pre-release period.
July 25, 2024While it is not uncommon to see increased West Nile disease activity in Louisiana during the summer months, a cluster of cases in a small locality is unusual.
July 24, 2024 The event is free to attend, with school supplies and backpacks available while supplies last. July 17, 2024The SHIP also outlines a framework for realizing the goals of the plan as various initiatives and programs roll out through 2024.
