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.

WIC & Nutrition

WIC Infant Rebate Formula Contract Transition from Enfamil to Similac

Effective January 1, 2018, Louisiana WIC transitioned from Enfamil to Abbott Similac as its standard infant formula.
Clinical Guidance

Fruit Juice in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Current Recommendations

AAP policy statement on fruit juice for infants, children, and adolescents — current consumption guidelines.
Clinical Guidance

FDA: Blood lead tests may have been inaccurate

FDA reports Magellan LeadCare venous tests may have underestimated blood lead levels in children under 6.
Medicaid & Public Health Policy

New program pays for some employer-sponsored health insurance

LaHIPP pays the employee share of employer-sponsored insurance for Medicaid-eligible Louisiana residents.
Immunizations & Vaccines

Immunization Program Office Move and Storage Reminder

Louisiana OPH Immunization Program moved to 1450 Poydras St., New Orleans — VFC storage plan reminder.
Medicaid & Public Health Policy

Medicaid / Healthy Louisiana

Louisiana became the first state approved to enroll SNAP beneficiaries directly into Medicaid expansion coverage.