State health department temporarily closes East Baton Rouge Health Unit location
Mar 11, 2026
BATON ROUGE mdash; The Louisiana Department of Health has temporarily closed its East Baton Rouge Health Unit as it looks for a new location.The department said it closed the site at 353 N. 12th St. while it works with the mayor's office to "identify a suitable site that meets operational and build
ing compliance requirements." The department did not clarify what problems there were with the now-closed location.nbsp;With the only LDH Health Unit location in East Baton Rouge Parish now closed, the department says those in need of Health Unit services mdash; including immunizations, reproductive health services and tuberculosis testing mdash; can go to locations in other parishes. To find the nearest Health Unit to you, click here.nbsp;"Businesses needing retail food or sewage permits from OPHrsquo;s Sanitarian Services and funeral home directors needing death certificates can also call 225-342-1212 or visit LDH at the Bienville Building, 628 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802," LDH said.nbsp;No timeline was given for the estimated duration of the closure.nbsp;Permalink| Comments
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