Organ-procurement agency highlights statewide need as lawmakers visit Covington facility Officials from the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency told a joint House and Senate Health and Welfare committee on Oct. 13 in Covington that organ and tissue donation rates remain far below demand in Louisiana and nationwide, and asked legislators to consider continued policy and funding support.

Organ and tissue donation can save lives, but with over 100,000 Americans on the waiting list, the urgency for change has never been greater.

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Louisiana health presenter: flat federal funding, rising costs limit progress on HIV and hepatitis; jails and prevention cited as priorities An unnamed Louisiana Department of Health presenter told the House Resolution 3 to 2 Task Force on Oct. 8 that federal grants and program income fund most HIV and STI work, but inflation and lost ARPA funding have eroded purchasing power. The presenter highlighted successes in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, the state’s prison screening work, high Hep

Louisiana's fight against HIV and hepatitis is facing serious challenges as federal funding falters and inflation takes its toll on vital health programs.

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Louisiana Senate urges Health Department to study pharmacy benefit manager ownership impact Senate Resolution No. 209 requests a study on pharmacy benefit manager ownership restrictions in Louisiana.

Louisiana's Senate is taking a bold step to investigate how pharmacy benefit manager ownership could reshape healthcare in the state.

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Louisiana House urges Medicaid study for gestational diabetes monitoring expansion House Resolution 292 requests Louisiana Health Department to assess Medicaid coverage for GDM services.

Louisiana lawmakers are pushing for a crucial Medicaid study to expand services for gestational diabetes monitoring, aiming to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies alike.

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Louisiana Legislature urges Congress to regulate pharmacy benefit managers practices Legislature requests Congress limit harmful practices of pharmacy benefit managers for residents' health.

Louisiana lawmakers are taking a stand, urging Congress to curb the damaging practices of pharmacy benefit managers that threaten residents' health.

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Senators Collaborate to Amend Controversial Bill Addressing Accountability Issues Senators pledge to revise bill to ensure accountability amid criticism of past decisions.

Louisiana lawmakers are taking a stand against health contract mismanagement, pushing for stronger accountability measures after years of frustration with vendor performance.

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Senate Boudreaux promotes diabetes awareness bill for Louisiana schools Senate Bill 26 mandates diabetes information distribution to schools for early detection.

A groundbreaking bill in Louisiana is set to transform how schools educate families about the early signs of type 1 diabetes, potentially saving lives one student at a time.

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Louisiana establishes Health Excellence Fund from Millennium Trust proceeds Louisiana treasurer to allocate funds to Health Excellence Fund and report annually

Louisiana is making strides in healthcare funding by establishing the Health Excellence Fund, promising annual reports on its progress!

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House Passes HB 559 Mandating Annual Health Progress Reports in Louisiana Legislation requires health boards to report on statewide health goals annually.

Louisiana just took a giant leap towards better health by mandating annual reports on statewide health goals!

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Louisiana implements pregnancy support signs and booklets in public high schools Louisiana mandates pregnancy information displays and booklets at high school health centers.

Louisiana is taking a bold step by mandating pregnancy support displays and booklets in high school health centers to empower students with crucial information.

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Senators Boudreau and Edmonds advocate for early type 1 diabetes detection bill SB 26 SB 26 aims to improve early detection of type 1 diabetes to prevent severe complications.

Louisiana lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking bill that could transform the lives of children facing juvenile diabetes by prioritizing early detection and education.

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Louisiana Health Department mandates pregnancy resource booklets in schools Louisiana's Department of Health to produce and distribute pregnancy resource materials in schools.

Louisiana's new House Bill 478 aims to transform public high schools into vital resource hubs for pregnant individuals, but the debate over reproductive health education is heating up!

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Louisiana proposes constitutional amendment for Health and Education Excellence Funds Proposed amendments aim to increase fund deposits and adjust appropriation limits.

Louisiana's House Bill 473 could revolutionize the funding landscape for health and education—will it strengthen our future or sow chaos?

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Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines.

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Louisiana health officials forbid ANY promotion of COVID, flu and Mpox shots. They aren't even allowed signage to let people know they have the vax available. #LouisianaHealth www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Symptoms of H5N1 Strain Bird Flu: CDC Says First Severe Case in US

A patient in Louisiana was hospitalized after a recent exposure with the CDC issuing guidance to those most at-risk of infection...

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