http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/5 Fri, 10 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT en-us Copyright 2013 Department of Health & Hospitals | State of Louisiana Fri, 10 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2811 DHH would like to recognize its nurses for the tremendous job they do each day in promoting public health and for the selfless care they provide during times of emergencies. This is National Nurses Week, May 6-12, set aside to honor all of America's 3.1 million registered nurses, including the more than 54,000 nurses in Louisiana. National Nurses Week is the time of year designated to recognize and celebrate these professionals and highlight the work they do every day to save lives and help people achieve better heath. Fri, 10 May 2013 22:28:00 GMT 5-2811 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2810 In recognition of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, May 5-11, 2013, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospital’s Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) is bringing attention to symptoms of mental illness and programs to support those who have mental health issues. This week is dedicated to increasing public awareness about the triumphs and challenges in children's mental health and emphasizing the importance of family and youth involvement in the children's mental health movement. Fri, 10 May 2013 20:37:00 GMT 5-2810 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2779 Problem gambling is one of Louisiana’s most serious health issues. It affects not only the addict; it affects that person’s family, friends, co-workers and society as a whole. A 2008 Louisiana study on problem gambling revealed as many as 100,000 Louisianians are problem and pathological/compulsive gamblers. Problem gambling is an urge to continuously gamble despite harmful negative consequences or desire to stop. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:38:00 GMT 5-2779 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2765 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Behavioral Health is holding a series of 10 forums to educate the public about addictive disorders programs offered in their communities. These informational sessions began on Wednesday, January 30 in Lafayette, and will conclude on Thursday, March 14, in Belle Chasse. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:55:00 GMT 5-2765 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2761 1. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified proposers that provide External Quality Review (EQR) services. Proposers must demonstrate sufficient experience performing such reviews. The current RFP seeks qualified proposers to perform an annual external quality review of the recently implemented contract for the Statewide Management Organization (SMO). This external quality review is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Medicaid waivers that authorize the SMO and as required by §1932(c)(2) of the Social Security Act and 42 CFR Part 438, Subpart E. 2. A contract is necessary to fulfill the CMS requirements for an external review of the performance of the SMO as required by the CMS approved Medicaid waivers and the contract between the SMO and OBH. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:00:00 GMT 5-2761 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2733 As 2013 begins, many Louisianans commit to a New Year’s Resolution, and many of these focus on health-related goals – working out regularly, eating better, losing weight, quitting smoking, etc. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals wants to encourage residents to make a healthier lifestyle a lifelong commitment rather than a one-year resolution. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:31:00 GMT 5-2733 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2727 Today, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein announced mid-year reductions at the agency that will save $51.8 million in State General Fund for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. These reductions have a total impact of $82.6 million for this Fiscal Year, when federal funds that would be used to match affected programs and services are considered. DHH’s reductions are part of the State’s overall mid-year reduction plan that addresses the budget shortfall in the current fiscal year. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:30:00 GMT 5-2727 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2714 BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals joined St. Tammany Parish leaders and area legislators today to announce a final agreement allowing the parish to use the property at Southeast Louisiana Hospital in Mandeville, with Meridian Behavioral Health Services assuming control of inpatient beds at the hospital and outpatient services on the property continuing. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:16:00 GMT 5-2714 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2700 DHH-OBH issues this Request for Information (RFI) with the intent to determine the interest and capabilities of provider organizations or groups to provide the following: 1. Statewide coordination of direct peer-to-peer support to children/youth with significant emotional and behavioral health challenges enrolled in CSoC and their family members and caregivers; 2. Individual and group educational sessions for these families and youth; 3. Professional development and coaching of family and youth support staff; 4. Billing for family and youth support services; 5. Data collection and reporting; 6. Participation in the Statewide Coordinating Council; and 7. Advancement of family/youth voice throughout the system of care. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:16:00 GMT 5-2700 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2691 Top state legislators, health officials and law enforcement personnel held a news conference today announcing steps they’ve taken to ban a dangerous new drug, 25-I, making it illegal in the State of Louisiana. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:24:00 GMT 5-2691 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2628 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals' (DHH) Office of Behavioral Health is in the process of transitioning patient care and phasing down operations on the campus of Southeast Louisiana Hospital, while building partnerships with private sector providers and targeting improved models of care that focus on smaller settings rather than large, state-run institutions. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:01:00 GMT 5-2628 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2585 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) has determined a need exists to expand opioid treatment services in DHH Administrative Regions VIII and IX and is seeking applications from any entity interested and capable of providing opioid treatment services within those designated regions. The following parishes are included in Region VIII: Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and Tensas, Union and West Carroll. The following parishes are included in Region IX: Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:02:00 GMT 5-2585 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2571 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:17:00 GMT 5-2571 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2511 The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Behavioral Health will host a series of 10 forums aimed at educating the public about the addictive disorders programs offered in their communities. These informational sessions begin Wednesday, June 13 in Pineville and Lafayette, and wrap up two weeks later in Gray. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:42:00 GMT 5-2511 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 5-2485 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2451 The Department of Health and Hospitals and CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital are working together to transition the adult psychiatric services now provided at W.O. Moss Regional Hospital, a state-owned and operated hospital in Lake Charles, to CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital. CHRISTUS St. Patrick Behavioral Health Services will begin serving these patients April 2, 2012. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:23:00 GMT 5-2451 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2435 To help raise awareness about services available for Louisiana residents who are experiencing problems with gambling, Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared March 4-10 Problem Gambling Awareness Week. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:22:00 GMT 5-2435 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2431 Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein and Magellan Health Services Chairman and CEO René Lerer, M.D., were joined by top state officials, health care providers, family representatives and behavioral health advocates today to launch the Louisiana Behavioral Health Partnership - the state's new system to transform and enhance behavioral health care across the state. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:35:00 GMT 5-2431 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2427 Louisiana has advanced to 36th among states in Gallup Healthways’ annual index tracking well-being nationwide. Louisiana was ranked 42nd in last year’s index. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:55:00 GMT 5-2427 http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/detail/2403 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:07:00 GMT 5-2403