Louisiana Department of Health

Louisiana Department of Health | Promoting health and access to health services for all Louisiana residents.

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Check before you eat! 🐟🎣

Some bodies of water may have fish in them that have high levels of mercury, before you eat locally caught fish, check the fishing spot and follow recommendations for which species to limit or avoid.

Check here: https://t.co/qnPZo25a3x

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Sec. Greenstein visited Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, to meet with leadership and tour the teaching hospital, home to North Louisiana’s only Level I Trauma Center.

Thank you for your continued work providing care and training the next generation of our health care workforce.

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Just a few of our favorite things 👍👍🔥

Which is your favorite from this list?

And if WIC isn't already changing your life too, learn more here: https://t.co/Zyex1tFpEy

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

September is Suicide Prevention Month. For new and expecting moms, pregnancy and postpartum can bring challenges that feel overwhelming. Knowing the signs can make a difference.

TLC Moms provides mental health support. Learn more: https://t.co/KW3dKu60Ee

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Starting January 1, 2027, some Louisiana Medicaid members will have to follow new work requirements to keep their health coverage.

Complete this short quiz to find out what applies to you.
🔗https://t.co/YlPPIb8JSQ

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Recovery is real. Recovery is possible. And every story matters. 💜

Last week, LDH’s Office of Behavioral Health joined community partners at the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge to celebrate Recovery Month and the Louisianians who continue to show us the power of recovery.

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They might not see it, but you do. Pay attention to the signs that point to problem gambling behaviors and access free resources at https://t.co/uEC6PBquLK

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What’s your gold star? ⭐

Protecting your health starts with the small things. Stop the scroll this Sunday, go for a walk, eat something green, and do one thing that makes you feel good.

Small choices add up.
Learn more here: https://t.co/TxaZyTGuUx

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

September is Deaf Awareness Month!

The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf helps connect d/Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing Louisianians with accommodations, services, and resources that support independence.

Learn more about LCD here: https://t.co/kZ3UJWGMly

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Secretary Greenstein joined leaders from across Louisiana for the PACE Summit, sharing LDH’s vision for expanding the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and helping more Louisianians live independently in their communities.

Learn more: https://t.co/mNnOGnolA3

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We hope you join us and @varsitysportsla in Baton Rouge on September 30 for the inaugural StrongHER Louisiana community fun run!

Choose your own distance; there’s no clock, no pressure, and registration is FREE! Pre-registration is required: https://t.co/DK3uJJf5m7

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[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Secretary Greenstein joined the Louisiana Substance Use Navigator (SUN) Collaborative kickoff today in Lafayette, where he spoke with Substance Use Navigators from across the state.

The SUN Collaborative will create a community to help guide residents into recovery.

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Don’t toss your naloxone just because it’s expired.

Research shows naloxone may remain effective long after its expiration date. Keep it accessible and use it in an overdose if it’s what you have.

📍 Find Narcan near you:

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25 years ago radical terrorists sought to weaken the heart and spirit of our Nation.

Today we remember and honor the 2,977 lives that were stolen. We must continue our sacred promise to Never Forget their memory and the stories of 9/11.

“No day shall erase you from the memory of time.”

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Don’t wait until World Suicide Prevention Day to have conversations with loved ones about mental health, today we challenge you to tell 5 people about 988, and that free, confidential, emotional help is available 24/7.

Help and hope are here.

🧡https://t.co/Z9RjR9GTak

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Wondering if you qualify for WIC? If you receive Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you already meet WIC income guidelines. Other families may qualify based on household size and income, too.

Learn more about Louisiana WIC and how to apply at https://t.co/qcn1ZDWuxK.

[Louisiana Office of the Surgeon General @la_surgeon]

Yesterday, I joined Louisiana’s 988 Day at the State Capitol and had the opportunity to share my own story.

Mental health touches all of us. By sharing our experiences, we can break down stigma and remind others that they are never alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988.

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Secretary Greenstein joined the Office of Behavioral Health’s symposium, connecting with providers and peer support specialists from across Louisiana.

Thank you to everyone who made the trip to be here. Your dedication will help us identify new ways to support Louisianans.

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Thank you to everyone who joined us today to help spread the word about 988: help and hope are here. 💜

No matter what you’re going through, support is available

📱 Call or text 988
💻 Chat online at https://t.co/XUyVUTIVXY
🕐 Available 24/7

[Louisiana Department of Health @LADeptHealth]

Anytime you need emotional support, 988 specialists
are here to help.

They'll listen without judgment and help you work through whatever you're dealing with.

Call, text, or chat online for free, confidential support, 24/7.

See more at https://t.co/Z9RjR9GlkM.