Executive Office of the State of Louisiana

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals works to protect and promote health and provides access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for the citizens in Louisiana. The department offers mental health and long-term care services. It conducts workshops and presentations on HIV and AIDS related topics. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals provides immunization programs for the protection of children and adults from various communicable diseases. The department maintains birth, marriage and death records. It also provides training materials on various topics, such as workforce development, pressure ulcers and emergency preparedness. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals offers tobacco prevention, sexually transmitted disease screening and nutritional counseling services. In addition, it provides food, pest control and community care programs.

The Civil Service Deputy Director administers the Department of Civil Service in Baton Rouge, La. It administers a comprehensive merit-based personnel management program and helps state agencies to manage their human resources. Its training and work force development division provides training and work force development assistance to state agencies. The division also promotes education and learning within the Department of Civil Service by maintaining the Department s Learning Resource Center and conducting in-services and workshops for its staff. Its staffing division functions include the development of all selection procedures, including written tests and eligible ratings. Its compensation division, in partnership with the delegated agencies, is responsible for the allocation and reallocation of all state jobs. Its management information services division provides support in information technology and document management for the Department of State Civil Service.

The Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources, located in Baton Rouge, is responsible for overseeing the state's energy and natural resource sectors. With a focus on oil, gas, and mineral resources, the department provides information, regulations, and support to industry professionals and the public. Their offices, housed in the LaSalle Building, serve as a hub for visitors from around the world seeking information and assistance related to energy and natural resources in Louisiana. The LaSalle Building, a 12-story structure named after the French explorer who discovered the mouth of the Mississippi River, is home to the department's headquarters. Completed in 2002, the building accommodates over 1,000 employees and serves as a central location for the department's various divisions, including conservation, mineral resources, coastal management, and more. Visitors can access the Welcome Center Parking Garage or the Galvez Parking Garage for convenient parking while visiting the department's offices.Generated from the website