Press Releases
These are a few press releases I have written, but I can provide more upon request.
Parents and guardians in Louisiana will now have access to their child's vaccination status via the LA Wallet app
LDH releases report covering heat-related illness, hospitalizations from 2010-2020
An average of nearly 3,000 people in Louisiana are hospitalized or treated in the emergency department annually due to heat-related illness
31 additional Omicron variant cases identified in Louisiana
This brings the total number of Omicron cases in our state to 124; LDH anticipates dramatic increase over next few weeks
LDH provides guidance to help families enjoy a safe Memorial Weekend
As Memorial Day approaches, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is sharing guidance to help families enjoy a safe holiday weekend
Deaths from carbon monoxide exposure often spike after hurricanes and storms
LDH provides guidance on Mardi Gras safety
As Mardi Gras season gets into full swing, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is sharing guidance with the public on how to celebrate more safely
Louisiana Department of Health: Avoid areas with algal blooms
LDH is raising awareness and urging residents to avoid areas with blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, due to the algal bloom observed in Lake Pontchartrain by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) and recent sightings of algal blooms in other waterbodies
Louisiana Department of Health celebrates National Breastfeeding Month
LDH is recognizing August as National Breastfeeding Month, a time to highlight the critical role that breastfeeding plays in shaping the health and well-being of families
During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Woman’s Hospital is reminding Louisianans of the expert care and premier treatment it provides at its Breast & GYN Cancer Pavilion
Eat Fit Hosts the Annual Eat Fit Dine Out Event
This event helps the Eat Fit team of dietitians educate and empower Louisiana residents to live their healthiest lives, while also teaching them that choosing healthy food does not have to be difficult.