Latest from the Louisiana Department of Health
September 23, 2020 @ 09:35 AM CDT
Calcasieu Parish Health Unit delays COVID testing and suspends emergency vaccines today due to inclement weather
Due to inclement weather in southwest Louisiana this morning, the Region 5 Office of Public Health is canceling emergency vaccines at the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit today. COVID-19 testing will be delayed until noon.
September 14, 2020 @ 03:16 PM CDT
Louisiana Department of Health and Louisiana Cancer Prevention provide toll-free line to help displaced patients find cancer care
The toll-free line is 888-599-1073 and is staffed during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The hotline is provided in partnership by the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Cancer Prevention & Control Programs (LCP).
September 11, 2020 @ 01:45 PM CDT
Free COVID-19 mobile testing and necessary vaccines offered at Calcasieu Parish Health Unit to Hurricane Laura evacuees
Mobile testing for COVID-19 and vaccines for tetanus, hepatitis A and hepatitis B will be available to Hurricane Laura evacuees from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, September 14 through Friday, September 18 at the Calcasieu Parish Health Unit, 3236 Kirkman St., Lake Charles.
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September 22, 2020 @ 05:00 PM CDT
Last Day to Apply for DSNAP is Wednesday, Sept. 23
Wednesday, Sept. 23, is the last day to apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) benefits for residents of 21 parishes affected by Hurricane Laura.
Latest from LDWF
September 19, 2020 @ 12:41 PM CDT
REMINDER: Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge Remains Closed Due to Damage from Hurricane Laura
Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge located in Cameron and Vermilion parishes in southwest Louisiana remains closed due to damage from Hurricane Laura, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said. The refuge will remain closed until further notice.
Latest from DEQ
September 18, 2020 @ 02:15 PM CDT
SECOND AMENDED DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER - HURRICANE LAURA
LA DEQ issues amended Declaration Of Emergency and Administrative Order in the matter of Hurricane Laura.
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