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Share Your Experiences With the Public Health System in Louisiana

17 août 2026 à 05:02
The New York Times is examining how public health is changing in the state, from the whooping cough outbreak to vaccine policies, and we want to hear from you.

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A Covid shot being administered at a 2021 drive-through event in Avondale, La.

How Louisiana’s New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health

17 août 2026 à 05:00
Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.

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Dr. Evelyn Griffin, Louisiana’s surgeon general, testified in May about a bill that would have prohibited businesses and schools from mandating new vaccines or other medical interventions.
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