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The Population Health and Disease Prevention Division aims to create systems, environments, and policies that promote the health of New Orleanians. We work to reduce the factors that contribute to chronic health problems and advance innovative, high impact strategies that improve health and well-being.
Our team works to develop and implement population-based interventions, including actions to address a wide range of social and economic determinants of health. These determinants of health include access to healthy food, transportation safety, medical debt, and workplace policies that support health. We also have a strong focus on system and policy changes that prevent chronic diseases by improving the environments in which New Orleanians live, work, eat, and play. We collaborate with a wide range of partners, including other governmental agencies, elected officials, community-based partners and universities to achieve our goals.
The Population Health and Disease Prevention Division currently focused on the following areas:
July 1, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) has released a new report titled Keeping Hospitality Healthy, a comprehensive analysis of the health challenges facing the city’s hospitality workforce. The report identifies the obstacles this population currently faces and outlines the strategic actions needed to improve health outcomes for hospitality workers in the city—many of whom are the backbone of New Orleans’ thriving tourism economy.
April 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The New Orleans Health Department (NOHD), in collaboration with the NOLA Smoke-Free Coalition partners, proudly announces the 10th anniversary of the New Orleans Smoke-Free Air Act (SFAA), a landmark public health policy that has protected residents, workers, and visitors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke since its passage in 2015.
February 12, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
New Orleans–The New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) has released its 2024 STI Report, providing the latest data on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the city. The report, based on 2018-2023 data from the Louisiana Department of Health, highlights alarming trends, including a chlamydia incidence rate that exceeds both state and national averages and a sharp increase in new HIV cases among 15–19-year-olds.
January 31, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) is seeking highly qualified organizations to deliver programs and services that improve pool safety by providing free or reduced rates swimming lessons and pool safety education for New Orleans residents. NOHD seeks organizations with an established history of providing swimming lessons and providing water safety education to community members.
January 28, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV, which can cause significant health impacts and strain on hospitals and health care workers. CDC is making updates to the recommendations now because the U.S. is seeing far fewer hospitalizations and deaths associated with COVID-19 and because we have more tools than ever to combat flu, COVID, and RSV.
January 13, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) is proud to announce the development of a user-friendly map designed to assist health care professionals in identifying pharmacies that stock misoprostol within the city. This innovative tool aims to ensure timely access to this frequently prescribed medication for conditions such as miscarriage, IUD insertion and other women’s health procedures, minimizing delays in care and supporting better health outcomes.
Last updated: 2/11/2025 2:05:44 PM
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