New Orleans Health Department

Master your Jedi powers and use the force to prevent #HIV with PrEP, condoms, and treatment. #MayTheFourth be with you today and every day. Learn more: nola.gov/sexualhealth. #StopHIVTogether #MayTheFourthBeWithYou

May is National Water Safety Month! Learning to swim is a life-saving skill that helps keep our community safer in and around the water. Dive into a new skill and make water safety a priority this summer. 🌊🛟 Learn more at: nola.gov/swim. #SwimSafe #BigEasySwimEasy

The @LADeptHealth has confirmed a case of measles in Kenner, warning there may have been subsequent public exposure last week. Measles is highly contagious and the best way to prevent getting sick is to be immunized against measles. 💉🩹

During today’s meeting, the Council acknowledged @xula_cheer for winning the 2026 NAIA National Championship. Their victory marked the team's 2nd NAIA national title in the past 4 years! Also, @nolahealthdept gave a presentation in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

📢Mosquito Abatement Announcement Our mosquito control trucks will be out in Treme/Lafitte and the Fairgrounds area. This treatment helps reduce adult mosquito populations.

STI Awareness Week is here! Following these 3 steps can prevent #STIs: #TalkTestTreat For testing locations near you, visit nola.gov/sexualhealth. Additionally, at-home HIV testing kits are available on boubncetozero.com.

Black Maternal Health Week is here and we want to highlight the program and services that improve health outcomes for Black women at every stage from preconception to postpartum. Check out the programs at nola.gov/mch. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek #HealthyStartNOLA

1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses occurs in young people ages 13–24. 📊 National Youth HIV Awareness Day emphasizes empowering youth with health education, testing resources and access to stigma-free care to protect their health and future. #NYHAAD

The @nolahealthdept has launched its Community Health Assessment to collect community input that will shape the future of the city’s health initiatives for the next five years. The survey takes about 10 minutes of your time and is open until May 31. direc.to/oYwF.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Sexual assault survivors are often met with doubt – but your response can change that. Take the pledge and be part of a global movement that supports survivors. Sign the pledge at startbybelieving.org/pledge. #StartByBelieving #NOLASAAM2026

The @nolahealthdept Injury Prevention team had such a great time visiting @communityacademies Esperanza Academy (Community Academies) to talk all things water safety 💧A big thank you to Ms. Williams and the entire team at Esperanza for welcoming us.

March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility. Trans and gender-diverse people deserve to be seen, respected and feel safe in every part of life, including health care. By reducing barriers to quality health care we can improve health outcomes for everyone. 🏳️‍⚧️ #TransDayOfVisibility

Healthy Start New Orleans & Crescent City Dads are hosting Dads' Game Day to provide a space for family fun and to connect fathers with one another. Come any time during the event for games, laughs, real talk and prizes. 📅 Saturday, March 28 🕛 Noon-4 PM 📍 3200 St. Bernard Ave

Heal The Block is headed to Algiers at the Cut Off Playground! 🛝 🏘 🗓 Saturday, March 28 🕚 11 AM-3 PM 📍 Cut-Off Recreation Center Playground, 6600 Belgrade St.

Healthy Start New Orleans & Crescent City Dads are hosting Dads' Game Day to provide a space for family fun and to connect fathers with one another. Come any time during the event for games, laughs, real talk & prizes. 🎮 📅 Saturday, March 28 🕛 Noon-4 PM 📍 3200 St Bernard Ave

March is National Nutrition Month® and the @nolahealthdept wants to make sure that every New Orleans family has access to fresh, healthy foods through programs like SNAP, WIC and Medicaid. Visit nola.gov/enroll to find out how we can help you get signed up.

Family Connects New Orleans will be at the @myTGnola and we want you to join us. Learn about the FCNO program, meet other families from the community and, of course, PLAY! More information at nola.gov/fcno. 📅 Tuesday, March 24 🕙 10 AM-Noon 📍 2200 Lafitte Ave

No insurance? No ID? No problem. Flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and shingles vaccines available at no cost to you. No appointment is required. 💉🩹 📅 Monday, March 23 🕘 9 AM-Noon 📍 2222 Simon Bolivar Ave For more information, visit nola.gov/vaccines or call 504.658.2538.

No insurance? No ID? No problem. Flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and shingles vaccines available at no cost to you. No appointment is required. 💉🩹 📅 Monday, March 23 🕘 9 AM-Noon 📍 2222 Simon Bolivar Ave For more information, visit nola.gov/vaccines or call 504.658.2538.

National Native HIV Awareness Day raises awareness of HIV’s impact on American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities. It aims to reduce stigma and promote HIV testing, prevention and education while honoring the strength and resilience of Native cultures. #NNHAAD