Latest Breaking News On - Louisiana office of public health - Page 14 : comparemela.com

Multiple female legislators critiqued LSU’s handling of the allegations in a joint committee hearing in March, and they vowed to make dramatic changes. Helena Moreno, a New Orleans city councilwoman and a former state representative, and survivors of domestic violence spoke in support of White’s bill in the Senate Judiciary A Committee. Senate Bill 133, sponsored by Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, advanced through the House Committee on Health and Welfare. The bill would require the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) to serve as a resource for addressing health care disparities for women and vulnerable populations in Louisiana. “Black women are more likely to die while giving birth in the state of Louisiana than white women are, and we want to continue to make sure we close that gap,” said Kimberly Hood, assistant secretary for the Louisiana Office of Public Health.

United statesBaton rougeNew orleansBossier cityBaton rougeHelena morenoMalinda whiteRegina barrowAimee freemanRoyce duplessisD new orleansMandy landryKimberly hoodSenate concurrent resolutionLouisiana office of public healthSenate judiciarya committee