New Orleans public health updates

First Confirmed Measles Case of 2025 Reported in Greater New Orleans

News Summary New Orleans reports its first confirmed measles case of 2025, involving an unvaccinated adult. The Louisiana Department of…

3 days ago

New Orleans Celebrates 10 Years of Smoke-Free Environments

News Summary New Orleans marks a decade since the implementation of its smoke-free ordinance, significantly improving public health and air…

1 week ago

New Orleans Takes Center Stage in Major Healthcare Fraud Case

News Summary In a landmark ruling, a jury awarded $421 million to the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery after finding…

2 weeks ago

New Orleans Doctor Arrested for Alleged Patient Abuse

News Summary Dr. Garrick Klaybor, a physician in New Orleans, has been arrested following serious allegations of cruelty toward a…

2 weeks ago

New Orleans Tackles Special Education Challenges Head-On

NOLA: Special Education in New Orleans Encyclopedia Britannica: Special Education Biz New Orleans: Transforming Special Education Services Google Search: New…

3 weeks ago

Entergy New Orleans Launches Power Your Future Scholarship

News Summary Entergy New Orleans announced the Power Your Future Scholarship program aimed at supporting tech students at HBCUs and…

4 weeks ago

New Orleans Allergy Alert: Springtime Struggles for Residents

News Summary As spring blossoms in New Orleans, residents face a challenging allergy season, with the city ranking as the…

1 month ago

Leadership Promotions and New Hires in New Orleans

News Summary New Orleans is experiencing notable changes with several organizations announcing leadership promotions and new hires. Helix Community Schools…

1 month ago

New Orleans Enhances Student Safety with New School Zone Beacons

News Summary Starting March 24, New Orleans will activate new flashing beacons in school zones to enhance student safety. These…

1 month ago

Jefferson Parish School Board Raises Aftercare Fees

News Summary On April 5, 2023, the Jefferson Parish School Board voted to increase aftercare fees by $10 per week,…

1 month ago