http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/8 Wed, 09 May 2012 17:39:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Department of Health & Hospitals | State of Louisiana Wed, 09 May 2012 17:39:00 GMT http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2485 DHH is offering special recognition to its nursing staff during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, a week set aside to honor all of America’s 3.1 million registered nurses, including the more than 54,000 nurses in Louisiana. Wed, 09 May 2012 17:39:00 GMT 8-2485 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2476 Today, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein visited the state’s first daytime health care facility, which offers a new health care option to Louisiana’s medically fragile children and their families. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMT 8-2476 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2304 Transition Checklist and Timeline for Medical Providers Caring for youth with special health care needs. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:24:00 GMT 8-2304 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2303 Information for youth with special health care needs and disabilities. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:24:00 GMT 8-2303 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1552 It is time we Spread the Word to End the Word™ and build awareness for society to stop and think about its’ use of the R-word. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:30:00 GMT 8-1552 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2388 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:17:00 GMT 8-2388 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2353 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:04:00 GMT 8-2353 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1778 OCDD is excited to announce the launch of the Employment First Initiative, effective July 1, 2011 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:30:00 GMT 8-1778 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1772 Fri, 27 May 2011 19:21:00 GMT 8-1772 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1771 Fri, 27 May 2011 17:56:00 GMT 8-1771 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1769 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:42:00 GMT 8-1769 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1748 Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein released the following statement today in response to action taken by the House Appropriations Committee. Wed, 18 May 2011 01:05:00 GMT 8-1748 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/1529 OCDD Assistant Secretary Announces Resource Allocation Informational Meeting Schedule Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:11:00 GMT 8-1529 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/249 Regional leaders in Acadiana have taken the first steps towards the creation of a “human services district” for residents of the seven-parish area surrounding Lafayette, or DHH Region IV. The effort, supported by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, will allow local leadership to use continued state funding to deliver mental health, addictive disorders, developmental disabilities and public health services considered a priority by the local community. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT 8-249 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/572 Officials with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals recently learned the state will receive up to $30.9 million to increase home and community-based services for people with disabilities or who have long-term care needs. The Money Follows the Person grant is from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT 8-572 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/591 In preparation for the upcoming statewide launch, LAHousingSearch.org is expanding each day with the addition of detailed listings of available rental properties. The site already lists detailed information on over 400 available rental units and is currently being utilized by 150 property providers to advertise their vacancies. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT 8-591 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/616 Louisiana Job Fairs 2006 will be held in Houma on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Evergreen Cajun Center at 4694 West Main Street. For the third year in a row, this event is being held in conjunction with similar events across the state to help people with disabilities find employment. Job Fairs were also held in Baton Rouge on Oct. 4, Mandeville and Shreveport on Oct. 10, Alexandria and Monroe on Oct. 11, Lake Charles and New Orleans on Oct. 12 and Lafayette on Oct. 24. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:00:00 GMT 8-616 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/621 Louisiana Job Fairs 2006 will be held in Lafayette on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Heymann Performing Arts Center at 1374 South College Road. This event is being held in conjunction with similar events across the state to help people with disabilities find employment. A Job Fair is also scheduled in Houma on Oct. 31 and events were held in Baton Rouge on Oct. 4, Mandeville and Shreveport on Oct. 10, Alexandria and Monroe on Oct. 11 and Lake Charles and New Orleans on Oct. 12. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 05:00:00 GMT 8-621 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/627 Louisiana Job Fairs 2006 will be held in Lake Charles on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. until noon in the First Floor Exhibition Hall at the Lake Charles Civic Center. For the third year in a row, this event is being held in conjunction with similar events across the state to help people with disabilities find employment. Job Fairs are also scheduled in Mandeville and Shreveport on Oct. 10, Alexandria and Monroe on Oct. 11, New Orleans on Oct. 12, Lafayette on Oct. 24 and Houma on Oct. 31. A Job Fair was held in Baton Rouge on Oct. 4. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:00:00 GMT 8-627 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/628 Louisiana Job Fairs 2006 for Metro New Orleans will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. until noon at Jefferson - Orleans South at 2536 Edenborn Avenue in Metairie. This event is being held in conjunction with similar events across the state to help people with disabilities find employment. Job Fairs are also scheduled in Mandeville and Shreveport on Oct. 10, Alexandria and Monroe on Oct. 11, Lake Charles on Oct. 12, Lafayette on Oct. 24 and Houma on Oct. 31. A Job Fair was held in Baton Rouge on Oct. 4. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:00:00 GMT 8-628