In December 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States reversed a Louisiana appellate decision that had dismissed a patient’s federal discrimination claims based on a state public-health immunity statute.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will hold its first LDH Annual Shareholder Meeting at 9 a.m. on January 21, offering Louisiana residents a “transparent, accessible overview” of the Department’s progress and priorities.

LDH serves a diverse group of shareholders, including every resident of the state.

This meeting will give shareholders the opportunity to hear directly from Department leadership and agency heads about the work completed in 2025, lessons learned, and goals for the year ahead.