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2022 HEALTH REPORT CARD - Louisiana Department of Health

(8 days ago) Webits citizens and health‐related issues affecting Louisianans. In addition to informing Louisianans of the overall health circumstances in our state, this annual publication is an effective tool for health planning and evaluating the effectiveness of health programs. …

https://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-PHI/2022_Health_Report_Card.pdf

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Health in Louisiana - USAFacts

(1 days ago) WebWhat are the basic healthcare issues in Louisiana? How has the death rate changed in Louisiana? Death rate (age-adjusted) Top causes of death in Louisiana

https://usafacts.org/topics/health/state/louisiana/

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Louisiana ranks ‘worse than average’ for racial, ethnic health

(9 days ago) WebLouisiana. In Louisiana, white people experienced the highest health system performance — a metric composed of 25 different variables — scoring in the …

https://www.wwno.org/public-health/2024-04-18/louisiana-ranks-worse-than-average-for-racial-ethnic-health-disparities-report-says

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Why is Louisiana unhealthy? New state database aims …

(9 days ago) WebThe state's health equity dashboard included a ranking of parishes by health outcomes, with Ascension Parish ranking No. 1 and Madison Parish ranking last at No. 64.

https://www.nola.com/news/healthcare_hospitals/why-is-louisiana-unhealthy-new-state-database-aims-to-connect-environment-behavior-to-health/article_b1f23bc2-98af-11eb-89f2-bb28d7ecc22b.html

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State Fact Sheets - Louisiana NCEH CDC

(7 days ago) WebLearn more about health and environmental issues in the communities where we live. Since 2005, the Tracking Network has led to at least 160 public health interventions that prevent or control potential health effects …

https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/information/state_factsheets/louisiana.htm

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2022 State Report Louisiana - County Health Rankings

(8 days ago) Web2022 County Health Rankings: National and Louisiana State Values for Ranked Measures. Years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population (age-adjusted). …

https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/sites/default/files/media/document/CHR2022_LA_0.pdf

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Tackling Health Disparities in Louisiana – Biomedical …

(9 days ago) Web“If you bring a public health program to people where they live, you can get amazing results,” says Peter Katzmarzyk, Ph.D., a professor of pediatric obesity and diabetes at Pennington Biomedical …

https://biobeat.nigms.nih.gov/2021/05/tackling-health-disparities-in-louisiana/

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After storms, mental health crisis compounded by COVID looms in …

(8 days ago) WebAfter storms, mental health crisis compounded by COVID looms in Louisiana. Health Sep 23, 2021 5:57 PM EDT. GALLIANO, LA – When Hurricane Ida …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/after-storms-mental-health-crisis-compounded-by-covid-looms-in-louisiana

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CHALLENGES MET. PROGRESS DELIVERED. - gov.louisiana.gov

(7 days ago) WebCOVID-19 exacerbated many already pressing health issues in Louisiana, including opioid use disorder and mental health. Recognizing the urgent need, LDH has prioritized the …

https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/LegacyReports/LDH_LegacyReport.pdf

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How Ochsner Health is taking on the leading health issues in …

(Just Now) WebUnfortunately, the fact that Louisiana has been ranked 50th by the America's health rankings in terms of our health status is a reason why I've had so many sleepless …

https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/health-equity/how-ochsner-health-taking-leading-health-issues-louisiana-improve

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Louisiana ranks dead last on health nationwide - The Advocate

(Just Now) WebLouisiana Health Equity Center founder and President Alma Stewart speaks at the kickoff luncheon for the LA40BY2030 initiative at the East Baton Rouge Parish …

https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/louisiana-ranks-dead-last-on-health-nationwide-a-new-initiative-is-hoping-to-change-that/article_4694ba8c-bc9a-11ee-abbd-efaa5f37aac3.html

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The Louisiana Health Care Landscape KFF

(7 days ago) WebPopulation Health. Louisiana falls well below national averages in rankings of state population health. Louisiana ranks 50 th overall among the 50 states in the United …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/fact-sheet/the-louisiana-health-care-landscape/

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Louisiana could see months of high salt levels in drinking water

(2 days ago) WebVassalotti said that when he was thinking about the potential health problems facing Louisiana, he noted that much of the research on the health effects of saltwater …

https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/05/health/louisiana-salt-levels-drinking-water-health/index.html

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Women’s Healthcare: Stats, Clinics, and Resources LSU Online

(1 days ago) WebStatistics on Louisiana Women’s Access to Healthcare. The United Health Foundation’s report notes that there are 271.9 mental health providers for every 100,000 …

https://online.lsu.edu/newsroom/articles/louisiana-womens-healthcare-guide-to-statistics-clinics-and-resources/

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SNAPSHOT - parlouisiana.org

(3 days ago) WebMental illnesses and other mental health problems have worsened in Louisiana and across the nation in recent years, according to federal data tracking the issue. COVID-19 …

https://parlouisiana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Louisianas-Mental-Health-Snapshot-1-2.pdf

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How Toxic Waste Led to Louisiana’s Cancer Alley - Verywell Health

(1 days ago) WebByrd A. Cancer Alley residents stop new chemical plant from opening. Colorlines. James W, Jia C, Kedia S. Uneven magnitude of disparities in cancer risks …

https://www.verywellhealth.com/cancer-alley-5097197

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U.S. News puts Louisiana last again in annual Best States rankings

(Just Now) WebThe percentage of people without health insurance in Louisiana is 11.2% compared to the national percentage of 12.2%. That's thanks primarily to Democratic …

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2023/05/08/louisiana-ranked-worst-in-us-news-best-states-rankings-as-crime-soars-and-pollution-poisons-air/70192826007/

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Mental Health in thoughts of suicide in the last year. - NAMI

(6 days ago) Web1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Louisiana, 179,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans report that COVID-19 …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/LouisianaStateFactSheet.pdf

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For a Louisiana lawmaker, exempting incest and rape from the …

(Just Now) WebLouisiana Democratic state Rep. Delisha Boyd looks out the window at her office May 3, 2024, in New Orleans. As Boyd faces an uphill battle in Louisiana, as she …

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/louisiana-lawmaker-exempting-incest-rape-states-abortion-ban-109974358

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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products Due to

(3 days ago) WebConsumers and members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Gina Adami, Greater Omaha Packing Co., Inc. Representative, …

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7-0

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Steward Health Care files for financial relief under Chapter 11

(6 days ago) WebDALLAS, Tx. (KNOE) - Steward Health Care, the parent company of Glenwood Regional Medical Center, announced on May 6 that the company filed for bankruptcy. This …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/steward-health-care-files-for-financial-relief-under-chapter-11-of-u-s-bankruptcy-code/ar-BB1lUk0H

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