New Orleans Health Department

Your partner in community health, offering essential health care access, family support programs, and emergency services. We provide comprehensive care through health care facilities, nutrition programs, and preventive services.

Our focus includes public health emergencies, chronic disease management, behavioral health support, and environmental initiatives - all working together to create a healthier New Orleans.

Community Health Assessment

Every five years the New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services launches a comprehensive community health assessment to determine how NOHSS can best serve the City of New Orleans and its residents and work towards a healthier city. The assessment process includes community meetings, focus groups and resident feedback. More information on the assessment process and to previous assessment reports are available on our community health improvement webpage.

Future meetings for the community will be posted here, so check back for updates or subscribe to our events webpage.

We want to hear from you about improving community health

Part of the assessment process includes a survey for residents to take to share their insights about improving health in their communities. The survey will be open from March 3-May 31, 2026. For more information about the community health assessment or survey, contact Diana Ishee at (504) 658-2588.

Take the Community Health Survey

Application assistance for SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC is now available

The New Orleans Health Department is now offering application assistance at multiple locations across the city. The goal is to remove any barriers that New Orleans residents experience when applying for these programs.

View a complete list of locations and schedule

Narcan Distribution

Free Narcan for reversing opioid overdoses is available to the public through the New Orleans Health Department by one of the following ways:

Pickup from the following New Orleans Fire Department stations:
- Station #1 (2920 Magazine St)
- Station #29 (317 Decatur St)
- Station #36 (5403 Read Blvd)
- Station #40 (2500 General de Gaulle Dr)
For City Hall pickup, contact Avery Temple at 504-514-6813 (call or text)
Businesses and nightlife spaces should reach out to Julia Heath with the Office of Nighttime Economy

2025-26 Respiratory Virus Season Immunization Information

Vaccine access and insurance coverage are particularly fluid issues this year because of uncertainty surrounding federal recommendations on who should be vaccinated. Guidance from medical associations and expert sources has been compiled into this guide so you can make the best decision for you and your family, so you can VAX & GO before the flu or COVID-19 stops you.

Access to Vaccines

Community Vaccination Event Calendar

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1300 Perdido St. Suite 8E18 New Orleans, LA 70112

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January 28, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Awarded Mayors Alliance Action Fund to End Childhood Hunger Grant From Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign and Dollar Tree

The City of New Orleans announced today that it has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the Mayors Alliance Action Fund to End Childhood Hunger (Mayors Action Fund), a grant program of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. The initiative is supported by Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign and Dollar Tree and brings together collective voices and resources to end childhood hunger and strengthen family economic mobility in communities across the country.

January 17, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Cold Weather Expected Overnight as City Monitors Conditions and Expands Shelter Access

The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP), in partnership with the New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) and the Office of Homeless Services and Strategy (OHSS), is monitoring cold weather conditions overnight on Saturday, January 17, 2026. During the early morning hours on Sunday, January 18, 2026, “feels like” temperatures are forecast to dip to near freezing for a few hours, with the potential for light rain or brief sleet.

January 6, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Mardi Gras First Aid Stations Along Uptown and Endymion Routes

As New Orleans prepares for another unforgettable Mardi Gras season, the City of New Orleans Health Department (NOHD), in partnership with New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS), is proud to announce the return of Mardi Gras First Aid Stations along the traditional Uptown and Endymion parade routes. LCMC Health will once again serve as the sponsored partner this year, continuing a proven collaboration focused on protecting health and keeping residents and visitors safe during Carnival.

January 5, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Health Department launches “Safe Rides, Big Easy Vibes,” a new initiative to reduce impaired driving among young adults

The New Orleans Health Department’s Injury Prevention and Transportation Safety team announces the launch of “Safe Rides, Big Easy Vibes,” a new citywide initiative focused on education and reducing driving under the influence (DUI) among 18–24-year-olds in New Orleans.

October 29, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The City of New Orleans Health Department Partners with Undue Medical Debt to Eliminate Medical Debt for Eligible Low-Income Patients

New Orleans, LA. The City of New Orleans, together with its Health Department, New Orleans City Council, LCMC Health, and the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt (previously RIP Medical Debt), is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the city’s Medical Debt Relief initiative, which has helped ease the burden of medical debt for residents across Orleans Parish.

October 16, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

The New Orleans Health Department Offers Five New Locations for SNAP Application Assistance

Today, the New Orleans Health Department is announcing its partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health as a Gold Level community partner. This designation allows NOHD to help residents and patients at our clinics with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. Residents will also be able to receive assistance with simplified applications for the elderly (ESAP), cash assistance for low-income families with children (FITAP), and cash assistance for eligible children who reside with a relative who is not their parent (KCSP applications).

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