A group of high-level managers at the Louisiana Department of Health walked into a Nov. 14 meeting in Baton Rouge expecting to talk about outreach and community events. Instead, they were told by an ...

Have you ever thought about how communities stay healthy and free of diseases? Public health initiatives play a crucial role in promoting well-being, preventing illness, and addressing health ...

Nominations of individuals, groups or organizations that promote public health may be submitted through March 27.

Nurses serve as educators and advocates for health promotion, disease prevention and healthy lifestyle behaviors within communities. They develop and implement educational programs, workshops and ...

The week of April 7-13 this year is National Public Health Week (NPHW). Priority areas being highlighted during this year’s NPHW include: • Prioritizing access to essential health resources and ...

Health Promoting Universities (HPUs) represent an evolving paradigm within higher education that integrates public health principles into the fabric of university life. By adopting a settings approach ...

An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or... Louisiana forbids public health workers from ...