Yesterday, Undersecretary Albert Simien Jr. signed agreements with hospitals as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program's Rural Clinician Credit Bank initiative. LDH is providing matching funds to participating hospitals to strengthen Louisiana's rural health workforce.

LDH has issued an emergency rule adding three mitragynine-related substances to Schedule I. These substances can carry serious health risks, learn more here:ldh.la.gov/news/7818

Asthma can be scary, but knowing your triggers can help you breathe easier! 🫁 Taking small steps to reduce exposure can make a big difference in managing asthma. BREATHE helps Louisianans manage asthma by addressing environmental triggers: ldh.la.gov/bureau-of-infecti…

📢 Applications are now open for Round 3 of the H.E.R.O. Fund! The program offers matching grants to expand health care training, strengthen Louisiana’s workforce, and create pathways to high-demand careers. Apply today: ldh.la.gov/news/herofund-app…

Can't tell if it's ragweed or a cold? Allergens are no joke. During peak allergy and respiratory season, wash your hands, stay home when you're sick, and drink plenty of fluids. Learn more: cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/…

The scariest thing this Halloween? Skipping out on your health. 🎃 Don't let your health haunt you.

Our Office of Behavioral Health is hosting eight regional listening sessions to gather community input and help shape Louisiana's behavioral health strategies and services. Find your region's session and join the conversation: tinyurl.com/9z2dnkt2

Current Healthy Blue members can choose a new health plan from October 15 to November 16, 2026. If Healthy Blue members take no action, Louisiana Medicaid will assign you to a new health plan. New plans will start January 1, 2027. LEARN MORE: ldh.la.gov/news/healthy-blue…

✊✋✌️ Rock, paper, scissors, shoot! When it comes to your health, make the winning choice. Before trying or sharing health advice, take a moment to check the facts.

Feeling overwhelmed by exams, grades, or school stress? 💚 You don’t have to go through it alone. If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to, call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24/7. Visit Louisiana988.org for more.

Our own, Dr. Gina Lagarde shares what you should know about assessing personal breast cancer risk and working with your health care provider to determine the best next steps. Looking for low-cost breast cancer screening resources? Visit lbchp.org to learn more.

Louisiana has received federal approval to expand access to health care services for eligible incarcerated individuals before release. This initiative will help connect individuals to continuity of care and supporting successful reentry. Learn more: ldh.la.gov/news/1115-waiver-…

Louisiana is investing up to $37.7 million to strengthen rural health care! Through the Rural Health Transformation Program, LDH is expanding training opportunities and helping rural providers recruit health care professionals. Learn more: ldh.la.gov/news/RHTP-Y1fundi…

Secretary Greenstein kicked off LDH’s inaugural Louisiana WIC Summit. If these pictures could talk, you’d hear a lively and productive discussion about meeting Louisiana families where they are, identifying opportunities to strengthen WIC. Learn more: louisianawic.org/

A dangerous synthetic opioid has been detected in Louisiana. Cyclorphine can be significantly more potent than fentanyl and has been found in counterfeit pills and illicit drug mixtures. Learn more: ldh.la.gov/news/cychlorphine Find naloxone near you: louisianahealthhub.org/oprh/

🥕 SNAP + WIC = more for your family! SNAP helps put groceries on the table, while WIC provides nutritious foods and nutrition support for eligible families. Together, these programs can help Louisiana families build healthier futures. 💙 Learn more: ldh.la.gov

On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was. 🩷 Unlike fetch, we can make breast cancer screening happen. 🩷Know your risk. 🩷Know what changes to look for. 🩷Get screened when recommended.

Current Healthy Blue members were mailed a member letter explaining their health plan options, important deadlines, and next steps. These members can choose a new plan from October 15 to November 16, 2026. LEARN MORE: ldh.la.gov/news/healthy-blue…

Today we are marking one year of One Door. Louisiana has taken important steps to better connect food assistance, nutrition and health for families across the state. One Door is about more than bringing programs together. It’s about creating a more connected path.