In the beautiful new conference center at the University Medical Center, community leaders from across the city gathered on Sep. 12th to discuss neighborhoods and health at the Neighborhood Engagement Office's quarterly Neighborhood Leaders Roundtable. Charlotte Parent, Director of the New Orleans Health Department, led the morning meeting with more than 100 attendees interested in community approaches to health.
Ms. Parent provided detailed information about the Health Department's initiatives aimed at improving access to health care, preventing violence, promoting healthy lifestyles, enriching family health, addressing the social determinants of health, preparing for emergencies, promoting environmental health, and much more.
Small group discussions, comprised of leaders from various communities and across sectors, focused on health initiatives from a community perspective and how city leaders and community members might work more closely to build healthier New Orleans neighborhoods.
For more information on the Health Department's initiatives, view Saturday's presentation or visit nola.gov/health.
The quarterly Neighborhood Leaders Roundtable provides an opportunity for leaders to talk with City leadership, network across neighborhoods, and learn, discuss, and explore solutions with government officials.