In Louisiana, people depend on Medicaid more than almost anywhere else in the country, with about one-third of the state ...

The nation’s measles crisis has peaked and is fast resolving because of efforts by state and federal authorities to get ...

The Louisiana Department of Health will no longer promote mass vaccinations, a decision that has sparked concern among health professionals. Critics argue that this move could lead to a resurgence ...

The Louisiana Department of Health, which the Surgeon General partly oversees, says they are shifting how they promote seasonal vaccines for things like the flu and COVID.

According to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, uncorrected critical violations are more likely to contribute to food contamination or illness.

Before Louisiana expanded Medicaid in 2016, DePaul Community Health Centers served about 20,000 patients, regardless of their ...

Louisiana health officials gave an update on measles and whooping cough cases. Here’s what to know as cases surge in U.S.

The Louisiana Department of Health has reported the first human case of West Nile virus this mosquito season, with the patient being hospitalized with serious complications, and is urging residents to ...

Leaders from the Louisiana Department of Health will highlight agency priorities and new initiatives Monday afternoon.

On his first day on the job Monday, Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein announced the launch of two initiatives – one to target Medicaid fraud and another to reduce the number of ...

Cassidy to vote against proposed cuts to Medicaid in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Cassidy voted in favor of the bill.

Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed the first measles case in Louisiana in 2025 out of the Greater New Orleans area.