Office on Women’s Health and Community Health | Louisiana Department of Health
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Office on Women’s Health and Community Health | Louisiana Department of Health
Office on Women’s Health and Community Health
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Office on Women’s Health and Community Health
The Office on Women's Health and Community Health (OWHCH) was established under a bill passed by the Louisiana Legislature and signed by Governor John Bel Edwards on June 18, 2022. OWHCH is dedicated to focusing on improving women's health outcomes and serve as a clearing house, coordinating agency and resource center for women's health data and strategies. Issues of focus include needs throughout a woman's life; chronic or acute conditions; access to healthcare; how poverty impacts women's health; leading causes of morbidity and mortality and health disparities.
Vision
Providing a department-wide focus on women's health outcomes through policy education, evidence-based practices, programs and services.
Your guide to services and supports tailored to meet the needs of women across the state.
Helpful Links
Colorectal Cancer Toolkit
CDC Office of Women's Health
In accordance with Senate Bill 55 of the 2024 Regular Session, the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office on Women’s Health and Community Health provides post-birth information to healthcare providers.
These resources give providers guidance on urgent maternal warning signs to share with patients post-birth.
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Leadership
Vacant
Assistant Secretary
Courtney Highshaw
Deputy Assistant Secretary
[email protected]
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
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Office on Women’s Health and Community Health
Offices & Administration
Divisions
Office on Women’s Health and Community Health
The Office on Women's Health and Community Health (OWHCH) was established under a bill passed by the Louisiana Legislature and signed by Governor John Bel Edwards on June 18, 2022. OWHCH is dedicated to focusing on improving women's health outcomes and serve as a clearing house, coordinating agency and resource center for women's health data and strategies. Issues of focus include needs throughout a woman's life; chronic or acute conditions; access to healthcare; how poverty impacts women's health; leading causes of morbidity and mortality and health disparities.
Vision
Providing a department-wide focus on women's health outcomes through policy education, evidence-based practices, programs and services.
Your guide to services and supports tailored to meet the needs of women across the state.
Helpful Links
Colorectal Cancer Toolkit
CDC Office of Women's Health
In accordance with Senate Bill 55 of the 2024 Regular Session, the Louisiana Department of Health’s Office on Women’s Health and Community Health provides post-birth information to healthcare providers.
These resources give providers guidance on urgent maternal warning signs to share with patients post-birth.
News
Feb 04, 2026
LDH expands the Louisiana Carrot Initiative to East Baton Rouge and Orleans parishes
Jan 07, 2026
LDH to share progress and priorities at inaugural Annual Shareholder Meeting
Dec 18, 2025
LDH to extend UnitedHealthcare contract for 90 days
Nov 14, 2025
LDH advises Louisianans to discard ByHeart infant formula linked to botulism contamination
Nov 13, 2025
LDH preparing to distribute 100% federal SNAP funds
More News
Leadership
Vacant
Assistant Secretary
Courtney Highshaw
Deputy Assistant Secretary
[email protected]
Surgeon General
Evelyn Griffin, MD
Secretary
Bruce D. Greenstein
Powered by
Cicero Government