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August 14, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Health and Human Services Releases New Guidance to Expand Access to Doxy PEP, an Affordable Tool for Preventing Bacterial STIs

NEW ORLEANS - As Louisiana continues to face some of the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the New Orleans Office of Health and Human Services (NOHHS) is encouraging residents and health care providers to learn about doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP). This evidence-based strategy can help reduce the risk of certain bacterial STIs after a potential exposure. To support the community and strengthen local prevention efforts, NOHHS is releasing a doxy PEP guidance designed to help both residents and providers understand how doxy PEP works, who may benefit from it, and how it can be used as part of routine sexual health care. This resource aims to make conversations about doxy PEP easier, improve access to the medication, and contribute to lowering STI rates in New Orleans.

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July 29, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services Unveils Three-Year Impact Report Showcasing Community-Driven Health Improvements

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services (NOHHS) just released its 2022–2025 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Impact Report, offering a look at three years of collective work to strengthen health and well‑being across the city. Powered by the energy and expertise of hundreds of community partners, the report shows how public agencies, healthcare providers, nonprofits, educators, and residents joined forces to take on some of New Orleans’ toughest health challenges together.

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July 24, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Mobile Crisis Team Delivers Faster, Smarter Care for Behavioral Health Emergencies

New Orleans Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit (MCIU) dispatches mental health professionals who de-escalate, assess, stabilize, and connect residents to care right in the community, often avoiding hospitalization entirely. This team has been able to operate as the fourth arm of the City’s first responder system to provide rapid response to behavioral health calls where weapons or violence are not involved.

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June 10, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services and March of Dimes Promote Low Dose Aspirin to Reduce Preeclampsia Risk

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with March of Dimes, announces the expansion of its preeclampsia awareness campaign, “Take It Easy, Baby!”. Designed to combat one of the leading causes of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity, the campaign continues to increase awareness about the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia in Orleans Parish. A new provider education component of the campaign is now available to educate healthcare professionals on the benefits of low dose aspirin.

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June 8, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services Releases 2025 Annual Opioid Report

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services released its 2025 Annual Opioid Report, revealing a 4% decrease in accidental overdose deaths across Orleans Parish compared to 2024, building on a significant downward trend that began in 2023. While this decline—from 293 to 282 fatalities—marks continued progress, the report underscores that overdose deaths remain significantly higher than pre‑pandemic levels.

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April 27, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services Expands Direct Services to the Westbank

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services announced the return of direct services to the Arthur Monday Jr. Multi-Service Center, expanding access to essential nutrition and health services in the Algiers community.

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April 15, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City Of New Orleans Receives Funding To Develop City’s First Urban Agriculture and Food Access Plan

NEW ORLEANS -- The City of New Orleans is taking a major step toward building a healthier, more equitable food system. Last week, Mayor Helena Moreno signed a grant agreement accepting $200,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support the development of the City’s first Urban Agriculture & Food Access Plan.

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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