The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed two cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, with one individual not vaccinated and the vaccination status of the other unknown, amid ...

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Secretary Courtney Phillips released the Department’s first business plan in almost a decade. Ttitled Together: Building a Stronger LDH and a Healthier ...

LDH released final water grades for 951 community water systems across the state, a process they said creates accountability for water systems and provides transparency for water system customers.

Early syphilis cases fell across Louisiana in 2024, but Baton Rouge saw an increase. LDH urges regular testing during STI Awareness Week.

Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced that the Louisiana Department of Health secretary, Dr. Courtney N. Philips, has submitted her resignation. Her resignation is effective Thursday, April 6. LDH ...

The Louisiana Legislative Auditors Office released an audit report on Monday, August 21, addressing the issue of Medicaid recipients who no longer live in Louisiana.

— The chief medical officer for the Louisiana Department of Health is stepping down from his post. Dr. Joe Kanter will step aside as the department’s top health official LDH announced Monday.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Dr. Courtney N. Phillips, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, submitted her resignation, effective Thursday, April 6. Gov. John Bel Edwards announced … ...

The Louisiana Department of Health has released the grades for water systems across the state. So, does your water make the grade?

But 130 of them, or 9%, scored a D or and F. Those failing systems serve approximately 450,000 residents, according to LDH Data. So how do you find the grade for your water system?