LA AAP Newsroom

Stay up to date with the LA AAP newsroom—a curated collection of our latest news, press releases, and important stories about pediatric care throughout Louisiana.

Clinical Guidance

Louisiana Department of Health Reports First Vaping-Related Death in the State

LDH confirmed the state's first death linked to vaping-associated lung injury (EVALI) in November 2019.
Immunizations & Vaccines

27th Annual Louisiana Shots for Tots Conference

Register for the 27th Annual Louisiana Shots for Tots Conference, December 5–6, 2019.
Chapter News & Leadership

12th Annual LAPEN Summit for Parenting Educators

LAPEN 12th Annual Summit on December 3, 2019 in Port Allen — evidence-based strategies for working with ACEs.
Immunizations & Vaccines

Immunization Records Now Available Online and Free

Louisiana residents can view, download, and print official immunization records free via LA.MyIR.net.
Immunizations & Vaccines

Immunization Records Now Available Online and Free

Louisiana residents can view, download, and print official immunization records online for free at LA.MyIR.net.
Medicaid & Public Health Policy

State announces intent to contract with four managed care companies for Medicaid enrollees

LDH announced intent to contract with AmeriHealth Caritas, Healthy Blue, Humana, and United Healthcare for 2020.