As Louisiana families celebrate Mother’s Day and recognize Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is spotlighting the importance of maternal mental health and the progress being made to improve care for moms before, during, and after pregnancy.

Motherhood is one of life’s most meaningful experiences, but it can also bring stress, anxiety, and depression. Louisiana continues to face longstanding challenges in maternal health outcomes, making access to comprehensive, coordinated care more important than ever.

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has released the 2025 letter grades for community water systems across the state, offering a look at the quality and performance of more than 900 systems serving Louisiana residents.

This annual report card, mandated by the Community Drinking Water Accountability Rule (Act 98 of the 2021 Regular Legislative Session), provides residents with clear, accessible information about the systems that deliver their drinking water.