Home | Louisiana Department of Health Working Together for a Healthier Louisiana. Immediate Emotional Support It is normal to experience reactions such as shock, fear, sadness, anger, confusion, or numbness after a traumatic event such as the Shreveport mass shooting. Louisiana 988 is here for you with emergency emotional support, 24/7. SNAP Waiver The SNAP Food Restriction Waiver, effective February 18, 2026, introduces additional restrictions prohibiting the purchase of specific sugar-laden items to encourage a more nutritious diet and improve public health outcomes. Rural Health Transformation Program Louisiana will receive over $208 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) - among the highest in the Nation, and among the top three in the Southeast. Pregnancy Information LDH is here to provide resources for each stage in your pregnancy so you are ready for what comes next. This page provides information on the stages of fetal development, risks, assistance and programs for pregnant women. Have You Heard? of 4 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) LDH now administers SNAP, so that nutrition assistance can be better aligned with other services under the Department, such as Medicaid and WIC. Learn more about SNAP My Place Louisiana My Place Louisiana supports elderly individuals, adults with physical disabilities, and children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in transitioning safely from qualified institutions. Learn more about My Place Louisiana 988 Call, text, or chat online to connect to a 988 specialist who can help. Our 988 specialists provide free, confidential support, 24/7. Because getting help is human. Help and hope are here Talk. Listen. Care. Feeling overwhelmed by welcoming a new baby?  TLC Moms, a Louisiana Department of Health initiative, offers support, resources and a path to mental and emotional wellness for moms, families and caregivers facing pregnancy or postpartum depression and anxiety. Learn more about TLC Moms Making a Difference for Louisiana Residents 61,819 /mo Families being served nutritious WIC food benefits such as fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, whole grains, and beans. Monthly data, CY 2024 4,532 /mo Infants tested for genetic and metabolic conditions. Approximate Monthly Data 100,000 /yr Inspections performed per year across Louisiana establishments. Approximate Annual Data 37,000 /yr Establishments across the state with permits issued by LDH’s Sanitarian Services. Approximate Annual Data 29.1 Funding for water system infrastructure upgrades. Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, FY 2024 News from the Department April 22, 2026 LDH confirms measles case in Region 1 The patient, who was exposed to measles during international travel, is in isolation and is receiving treatment at a Region 1 hospital. April 20, 2026 Governor Landry, LDH Secretary Greenstein encourage residents to seek emotional support after Shreveport shooting April 15, 2026 Louisiana anticipates 1115 Prison Reentry Demonstration Waiver approval after aligning with new federal requirements April 07, 2026 Governor Landry establishes the Office of Rural Health Transformation and Sustainability at LDH All News Surgeon General Evelyn Griffin, MD Learn more about Dr. Griffin Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein Learn more about Bruce Greenstein Cicero Government