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The Public Health Emergencies & Environmental Health Unit works to protect our community before, during, and after emergencies and from environmental health hazards. Working alongside city departments, healthcare providers, community partners, and government agencies, we ensure New Orleans is ready to respond to any public health crisis.
The New Orleans Medical Reserve Corps offers opportunities for both medical and non-medical volunteers to promote public health preparedness through outreach and to respond to public health emergencies alongside New Orleans Health Department staff and other City/State partners.
To learn how to volunteer visit our volunteer page
January 6, 2026 | From City of New Orleans
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.
March 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians, public health officials, and potential travelers about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico and offer guidance for prevention and monitoring. As of March 7, 2025, Texas and New Mexico have reported 208 confirmed cases associated with this outbreak (198 in Texas and 10 in New Mexico). As a part of this outbreak, two deaths have been reported: one in Texas and one in New Mexico. More cases are expected as this outbreak continues to expand.
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