Louisiana Department of Health

The series focuses on wellness promotion; trauma-informed nervous system regulation to enhance well-being; assessment, diagnosis, and treatment modifications to improve mental health outcomes. On-demand access available after this month. 🔗bit.ly/LDHxTPN_IDD

At the end of each month, WIC benefits expire. Use your benefits wisely! 🔗louisianawic.org

❓DYK❓ 🦷Oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream. 🦷Inflammation in the mouth may affect the brain and heart. 🦷Healthy gums support overall health as we age. #WorldOralHealthDay 🔗wellaheadla.com/prevention/ora…

Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability and help strengthen healthcare access for rural and underserved communities across the state. 📅Apply by March 31 🔗jobs.la.gov

Yesterday, Secretary Greenstein joined Governor Jeff Landry and First Lady Sharon Landry in expressing thanks to the food banks, health systems, and health plans that contributed to ensuring that no Louisiana resident would go hungry during the government shutdown.

❗NOW HIRING❗ Join the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability and help strengthen healthcare access for rural and underserved communities across the state. 📅Apply by March 30 🔗jobs.la.gov

View the complete details on this recall at: fda.gov/safety/recalls…

You don’t need a four-leaf clover to protect your health 🍀 Small choices like eating well, staying active, and getting preventive care add up all year long. This St. Patrick’s Day, make your own luck!

The Office of Public Health (OPH) Bureau of Engineering Services launched the Records Information Management System (RIMS), an online public portal for searching records without submitting a public records request. 🔗ldh.la.gov/news/oph-engin…

There are resources available for the treatment and prevention of gambling disorders at no cost for Louisiana residents. #PGAM2026 🔗ldh.la.gov/ProblemGambling

With the Louisiana Carrot Initiative, SNAP participants can receive a 30-cent produce bonus for every SNAP dollar spent on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating stores. #NationalNutritionMonth 🔗ldh.la.gov/Carrot

Kidney cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Louisiana. Consult with a PCP to maintain routine checks, discuss family history, and receive preventive guidance to detect this cancer early. #KidneyCancerAwarenessMonth 🔗ldh.la.gov/office-of-publ…

Senator Patrick McMath @McmathPat introduced Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Evelyn Griffin today before the Senate Health & Welfare Committee. The Office of the Surgeon General continues to work with state leaders to advance prevention efforts, strengthen research, and improve health outcomes for Louisiana residents.

Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Griffin met with Governor Landry @LAGovJeffLandry, Dr. Robert Malone @RWMaloneMD, and leaders from Pennington Biomedical Research Center to discuss how research and innovation can improve health outcomes for Louisianans and address chronic disease and prevention.

While not all "junk foods" are prohibited from purchase with SNAP benefits, this waiver is a thoughtful first step toward reducing the purchase of high-sugar, low-nutrient options and supporting families in making more nutritious choices. 🔗ldh.la.gov/SNAPWaiver

Today, Secretary Greenstein and the LDH team convened legislators and legislative staff for a Legislative Health Care Academy to discuss what we did well in 2025 and where we can improve.

LaHIPP can help pay for your private health insurance plan from work or your own individual health plan if you or someone in your family has Medicaid. LaHIPP is of no cost to you, and enrolling will not cause you to lose your Medicaid benefits. 🔗ldh.la.gov/lahipp

This #NationalNutritionMonth, learn about all that our Louisiana WIC program has to offer! 🔗louisianawic.org

"OCDD has been part of our journey since he was born. With the support of OCDD, Cooper is now thriving. He is more independent than ever, and his future has never looked brighter." - Ashley McReynolds #DDAM2026 🔗ldh.la.gov/office-for-cit…

The Louisiana SNAP Food Restriction Waiver, also known as the Healthy Foods Waiver, introduces restrictions prohibiting the purchase of specific sugar-laden items - soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy. #WorldObesityDay 🔗ldh.la.gov/page/snap-food…