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.
October 25, 2017
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.
June 20, 2017
Fruit Juice in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Current Recommendations
AAP policy statement on fruit juice for infants, children, and adolescents — current consumption guidelines.
May 18, 2017
FDA: Blood lead tests may have been inaccurate
FDA reports Magellan LeadCare venous tests may have underestimated blood lead levels in children under 6.
May 16, 2017
New program pays for some employer-sponsored health insurance
LaHIPP pays the employee share of employer-sponsored insurance for Medicaid-eligible Louisiana residents.
August 2, 2016
Immunization Program Office Move and Storage Reminder
Louisiana OPH Immunization Program moved to 1450 Poydras St., New Orleans — VFC storage plan reminder.
June 22, 2016
Medicaid / Healthy Louisiana
Louisiana became the first state approved to enroll SNAP beneficiaries directly into Medicaid expansion coverage.