New Orleans public health updates

Heat Advisory Issued for Southeast Louisiana

News Summary A Heat Advisory has been issued for much of Southeast Louisiana, including Greater New Orleans, from 10 AM…

2 weeks ago

Heat Advisory Issued for Greater New Orleans Area

News Summary A Heat Advisory has been declared for parts of Southeast Louisiana, particularly the Greater New Orleans area, effective…

2 weeks ago

Music Teacher Fired Over Morality Clause After Husband’s Death

News Summary Mark Richards, a music teacher in Louisiana, was terminated from his position after a parent's complaint linked to…

3 weeks ago

Partial Lifting of Boil Water Advisory in Uptown New Orleans

News Summary Uptown New Orleans has partially lifted its boil water advisory following a significant water main break that caused…

4 weeks ago

Health Warnings Issued as Grass Fire Affects Air Quality

News Summary New Orleans and Baton Rouge are facing health warnings due to a 2-alarm grass fire affecting air quality.…

4 weeks ago

CANO Consolidates Esperanza Academy Campuses in New Orleans

News Summary Communities Academies of New Orleans (CANO) will consolidate its Esperanza Academy campuses in response to declining student enrollment…

2 months ago

Orleans Parish School Board Delays Settlement with City

News Summary The Orleans Parish School Board has postponed a settlement agreement with the city of New Orleans due to…

3 months ago

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 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months ago