It's about that time of the year...☀️

Are you prepared for the hot days coming our way?

🔗Louisiana’s Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Program: ldh.la.gov/page/la-heat

Don’t be fooled by menthol! This 'minty-fresh' flavoring added to tobacco products is just as dangerous and unhealthy as other products.

Tobacco companies are marketing #menthol products to some of our most vulnerable populations.

See for yourself: bit.ly/3q4GOr7

🔵Across the nation, congenital syphilis cases have increased 183% since 2018.
🔵In 2022, LA ranked 7th for CS case rates (200.2 per 100,000 live births).
🔵The rate in LA was almost DOUBLE the national rate of 102.5 per 100,000 live births.

🔗louisianahealthhub.org

This #CareWeek , we support care for America’s families – child care, long-term care, and care workers.

💙 We won’t stop until caregivers are supported!

💙 We won’t stop until care workers have good quality jobs!

💙 We won’t stop until our loved ones get the care they need!

Because of mercury contamination, there are now fish consumption advisories for 51 waterways in Louisiana and one for the Gulf of Mexico.

These most recent advisories include one new warning and updates to ten previously issued warnings.

🔗ldh.la.gov/news/7306

These hospitals have committed to improving quality and outcomes for persons giving birth. 

NEW ADDITION: St. Francis Medical Center

All others were re-accredited as part of the annual review and renewal process.

 🔗ldh.la.gov/news/7305

Our Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities is working to introduce assistive technology (AT) in waivers. Stay tuned!
AT is a device/tool/software/application used to increase/maintain/improve the quality of life of a person with a disability or functional limitation.

Participate in the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative to improve readiness, recognition and response to the leading clinical causes of pregnancy-related deaths.

🔗lapqc.org
🔗partnersforfamilyhealth.org

#BlackMaternalHealthWeek #BMHW Partners for Family Health

There are many warning signs that may indicate that someone is affected by bullying—either being bullied or bullying others.

Recognizing the warning signs is an important 1st step in taking action to #StopBullying . stopbullying.gov/bullying/warni…

CDC estimates #flu has caused at least 33 million illnesses, 360,000 hospitalizations, & 23,000 deaths this season. Seek medical care right away if you might have flu & are at higher risk of severe illness. You might be prescribed a flu antiviral drug: bit.ly/2SO61Ty

STIs are common but not inevitable! Here’s what you can do:
1️⃣ Watch this video to learn why #SexualHealth is important and steps to take to prevent STIs
2️⃣ Take this quiz to see if you may be at risk for an infection: bit.ly/3GOc9jY.
#STIweek

Interested in working with the Louisiana Department of Health Medicaid Office? Visit an upcoming job fair in Baton Rouge or Monroe. Apply for positions beforehand: buff.ly/49xvyUR. #ChooseLouisianaJobs #EveryDayForEveryCitizen #lagov

A CLEANER planet is a HEALTHIER planet! Help #KeepLouisianaBeautiful at the largest litter cleanup and beautification event in the state - Love the Boot Week.🌎🚮

🔗Register for free: lovetheboot.org

#KeepAmericaBeautifulMonth