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Benefit Program Application Assistance

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Take it Easy, Baby (Aspirin Campaign)

Hypertension and other chronic diseases can increase a woman's risk of developing preeclampsia, a dangerous form of high blood pressure during pregnancy that can lead to preterm birth. Taking low-dose aspirin every day beginning in your 12th week of pregnancy can reduce the risk of preeclampsia. Learn more about the resources and science behinf it here. 

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Chronic Disease

The Chronic Disease Program focuses on providing data and evidence-based information, developing policy interventions, and piloting new programs to prevent chronic disease. 

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Sexual and Reproductive Health

The New Orleans Health Department aims to support sexual and reproductive health care by connecting residents to resources, education, and health care services including STI testing.  Our work focuses on advancing policies and programs in collaboration with community partners to promote the health and wellness of all in New Orleans.

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Food Security and Access

New Orleans faces a pressing food security crisis, with 62,320 residents—16.4% of Orleans Parish—experiencing food insecurity. The New Orleans Health Department is working to address food insecurity through partnerships with community organizations.

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Medical Debt Elimination

The City of New Orleans has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to acquire and erase qualified medical debt from local healthcare providers. The initiative aims to erase the existing medical debt of eligible New Orleans residents experiencing financial hardship. 

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