Building a Healthier New Orleans

You're Invited: Community Health Assessment Results & Prioritization Meetings

The New Orleans Department of Health and Human Services invites you to join us for one of our upcoming Community Health Assessment (CHA) Results and CHIP Prioritization Meetings. Over the past several months, 1,000+ New Orleanians shared their input through surveys, interviews, focus groups and community meetings to help us better understand the health needs of our community. Now, we want to share what we learned—and hear from you again.

At these meetings, you will:

Receive updates on the Community Health Assessment
Learn about key health data and findings
Share your thoughts on the health needs of New Orleans residents
Help inform the priorities of the Community Health Improvement Plan

The Community Health Improvement Plan is a community-driven roadmap that guides efforts to improve health across New Orleans for the next several years. Your experiences and ideas will help determine where the health department and community partners focus our time, resources and partnerships. Every voice matters, and your input will help shape a healthier future for New Orleans.

Community Meeting Schedule

Thursday, July 30
6-7:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
July 30 Zoom Meeting Registration

You are welcome to attend whichever meeting best fits your schedule. Complimentary food will be served at the in-person meetings while it lasts. Bring your family, bring a neighbor, bring anyone who lives, works, plays or prays in New Orleans.

For more information contact Diana Ishee at (504) 658-2588.

Our Community Approach

Health is shaped by where we live, learn, work, and play - not just by medical care alone. That's why the New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) leads a citywide Community Health Improvement (CHI) initiative, bringing together healthcare providers, public health experts, and community stakeholders to create lasting health improvements for all residents.

Our Vision:

A safe, equitable New Orleans whose culture, institutions and environment supports health for all.

How We Assess Community Health: We evaluate our city's health through four key lenses:

Community Health Status - measuring residents' overall health
Public Health System Capacity - evaluating healthcare services and delivery
Community Strengths - identifying existing resources and quality of life
Forces of Change - analyzing current and future health impacts

Our Action Plan

Based on our 2019 Community Health Assessment, we've identified three priority areas:

Increasing Healthcare Access
Improving Economic Stability
Ensuring Community Safety

Through the Community Health Improvement Partnership, we develop data-driven strategies to address these priorities, with special attention to reducing health disparities. Our plan evolves continuously to meet changing community needs, ensuring that all New Orleanians have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

We work collaboratively with residents, healthcare providers, community organizations, and local leaders to implement these improvements. Together, we're building a stronger, healthier New Orleans for everyone.

Reports

Below is a list of the most recent reports published by the New Orleans Health Department, reflecting the current iteration of the Community Health Improvement process. Publications include assessment reports, plans for health improvement, progress reports, and necessary updates.

New Orleans Community Health Assessment, 2019

NOHD is proud to release the 2019 New Orleans Community Health Assessment, which illustrates the state of health in our city and serves as the foundation for identifying priority areas for health improvement.

New Orleans Community Health Assessment, 2019

New Orleans Community Health Improvement Plan, 2022

The New Orleans Community Health Improvement Plan is the result of a long-term collaborative effort of Community Health Improvement Partnership. The CHIP will guide health improvement efforts from 2022 to 2025.

New Orleans Community Health Improvement Plan 2022-2025