http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/6 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:16:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2013 Department of Health & Hospitals | State of Louisiana Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:16:00 GMT http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2828 As part of Men's Health Week, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Office of Public Health (OPH) challenges all fathers and men to embrace a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise, a healthy diet filled with fruits and vegetables and, most importantly, routine health screenings and early treatment for disease. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:16:00 GMT 6-2828 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2825 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are encouraging smokers to talk with their doctors about quitting smoking. The "Talk With Your Doctor" initiative is underway this week and part of CDC's national tobacco education campaign, Tips From Former Smokers, which not only tells the story of how real people's lives were changed forever due to their smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, but also motivates people to quit. Thu, 30 May 2013 18:41:00 GMT 6-2825 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2824 With the federal government predicting an active or "extremely active" hurricane season, the Department of Health and Hospitals encourages Louisiana residents to begin planning now for how they will protect their homes, their families and their health if tropical weather impacts the state. Wed, 29 May 2013 18:31:00 GMT 6-2824 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2819 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals celebrates National Women's Health Week, May 12-18. National Women's Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. It also encourages women to take steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower risks of certain diseases. Wed, 15 May 2013 19:40:00 GMT 6-2819 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2811 DHH would like to recognize its nurses for the tremendous job they do each day in promoting public health and for the selfless care they provide during times of emergencies. This is National Nurses Week, May 6-12, set aside to honor all of America's 3.1 million registered nurses, including the more than 54,000 nurses in Louisiana. National Nurses Week is the time of year designated to recognize and celebrate these professionals and highlight the work they do every day to save lives and help people achieve better heath. Fri, 10 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT 6-2811 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2801 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the CDC Foundation have recognized Gina Deris as one of this year’s CDC Childhood Immunization Champions. The award honors immunization advocates who have made immunization successes possible in their communities. Each year, one CDC Immunization Champion from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia receives the prestigious award. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:03:00 GMT 6-2801 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2797 As part of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is encouraging parents to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date. National Infant Immunization Week, which is April 20-27, 2013, is an annual nationwide observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants, birth to 24 months of age, from 14 vaccine-preventable diseases and to celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:22:00 GMT 6-2797 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2793 As part of National Public Health Week, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is recognizing its Office of Public Health (OPH) and its more than 1,300 employees who strive to promote and protect public health each day. National Public Health Week is April 1- 7, and was initiated by the American Public Health Association in 1995 to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving the nation’s health. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:04:00 GMT 6-2793 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2792 This week, the Department of Health and Hospitals' Office of Public Health awarded $3 million to the Waterworks District No. 3 of Beauregard Parish through the State's Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program (DWRLF). The loan will help the system improve and update the community's drinking water system. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:56:00 GMT 6-2792 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2785 The Department of Health and Hospitals will reopen oyster Harvest Area 11 one half hour prior to sunrise Saturday, March 16, 2013. This oyster bed is located west of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish. DHH closed the bed on February 27, 2013 due to an oil spill. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:49:00 GMT 6-2785 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2777 NEW ORLEANS, LA-- A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for all of the East Bank of Orleans Parish. Sewerage & Water Board officials are still determining the cause of a loss of water pressure at the S&WB Power Plant. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:24:00 GMT 6-2777 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2772 The Louisiana Departments of Health and Hospitals and Wildlife and Fisheries announced today the precautionary closure of oyster harvest Area 11 in response to an oil spill. Area 11 is west of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:46:00 GMT 6-2772 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2752 Baton Rouge–The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has awarded the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Office of Public Health Region 1 (Greater New Orleans Area) and Region 6 (Central Louisiana) with Project Public Health Ready recognition, honoring their preparedness to respond in a public health emergency. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:53:00 GMT 6-2752 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2781 In 2012, the country experienced increased West Nile activity compared to recent years, and Louisiana was no exception, recording the highest number of cases in a decade. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT 6-2781 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2733 As 2013 begins, many Louisianans commit to a New Year’s Resolution, and many of these focus on health-related goals – working out regularly, eating better, losing weight, quitting smoking, etc. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals wants to encourage residents to make a healthier lifestyle a lifelong commitment rather than a one-year resolution. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:31:00 GMT 6-2733 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2732 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) moved quickly Friday to close a Cameron Parish molluscan shellfish harvesting area located in Basin 3, Area 30. This is a preventive health measure in response to people becoming ill after eating oysters harvested from that area. DHH also ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area since Dec. 28, 2012, including shucked, frozen, breaded, post-harvest processed and oysters for the half shell market. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:07:00 GMT 6-2732 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2729 Today, Louisiana health officials unveiled their plan, in development since February 2012, for enhancing the state's health inspection process for retail food establishments. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 23:41:00 GMT 6-2729 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2727 Today, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein announced mid-year reductions at the agency that will save $51.8 million in State General Fund for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. These reductions have a total impact of $82.6 million for this Fiscal Year, when federal funds that would be used to match affected programs and services are considered. DHH’s reductions are part of the State’s overall mid-year reduction plan that addresses the budget shortfall in the current fiscal year. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:30:00 GMT 6-2727 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2546 The goal of the surveillance for West Nile Infections in Humans is to describe the disease burden of the West Nile infection on the human population. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:52:00 GMT 6-2546 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2719 It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today kicked off its annual "Fight the Flu" campaign, reminding Louisiana residents that it’s important for them to protect themselves and their families by getting this year’s influenza vaccine. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:00:00 GMT 6-2719