Louisiana health officials say two measles cases have been confirmed, and whooping cough infections are already surpassing last year’s totals—with infants most at risk.
Louisiana confirms its first measles case of the year in Region 1. The case follows international travel and comes as neighboring Texas battles a wider outbreak.
A new audit finds that Louisiana's Department of Health is taking over a year to flag healthcare workers accused of abuse, putting vulnerable patients at risk.
Louisiana health officials have issued an emergency recall after more than a dozen people fell ill from contaminated oysters. Find out which areas are affected.
Since May is National Water Safety month the Louisiana Department of Health has issued a warning to parents and families to stay aware of the many precautions they can take to prevent child drownings.
If this week trends the same way that the last month, and week, have trended in the state, Louisiana can expect to drop below 1,000 patients hospitalized for the first time since March