Newborn Screening
The Louisiana Newborn Screening Program is a crucial public health service that aims to identify rare but serious medical conditions in newborns early in life. Shortly after birth, a small blood sample is collected via heel prick to screen for more than 50 inherited and metabolic disorders. Early diagnosis through this screening allows timely treatment, which can prevent severe health problems, developmental delays, or death.
For a detailed list of all conditions screened, please refer to the Louisiana Department of Health's resources.
Contact Information
Newborn Screening Laboratory
Contact: Jasmine Paul
Address: Office of Public Health State Laboratory, 1209 Leesville Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: (225) 219-5206
Louisiana Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program
The Louisiana Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program ensures that all newborns receive a hearing screening shortly after birth to detect hearing loss as early as possible. Early identification enables families to access interventions such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and speech therapy, which are critical for language and cognitive development.
Contact: Dana Hubbard
Address: LDH-OPH EHDI Program Manager, 1450 Poydras Street, Suite 2049, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: 504-568-2876
Fax: 504-568-5854
For more comprehensive information, you can visit the Louisiana Department of Health's Newborn Screening Program website.
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