Urges and requests the Dept. of Health and Hospitals and the La. Hospital Association to promote and encourage all hospitals and medical clinics that receive state dollars to promote the "Text4baby" initiative
Commends Ms. Debra Ann "Debbie" Gough for her thirty-three years of dedicated service to the citizens of Louisiana as an employee of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.
Requests Louisiana law firms, law departments, and courts to execute the Louisiana State Bar Association Statement of Diversity Principles.
Commends Charles F. Castille on thirty-five years of outstanding service and dedication to the citizens of the state of Louisiana on the occasion of his retirement from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.
Commends Mary Julia S. Terrebonne upon her retirement from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.
Requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to submit a report to the Legislature of Louisiana that addresses how the department and its contractors combat Medicaid fraud and abuse.
Requests the Department of Health and Hospitals to study possible methods which would increase the provision of graduate medical education in central Louisiana by designating certain hospitals which enter into public/private partnerships with Huey P. Long Medical Center as major teaching hospitals for purposes of Medicaid reimbursement.
Commends the Louisiana Foster and Adoptive Parent Association and designates May 17, 2012, as the Louisiana Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
Requests the Department of Health and Hospitals, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, and the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy to study certain aspects of the administration of certain immunizations.
Commends Ms. Jodi Wilson on her 33 years of outstanding service and dedication to the citizens of the state of Louisiana and to congratulate her on the occasion of her retirement from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.