Vision

To serve New Orleanians as a 21^st century health department and a model for the nation, capable of improving population health through data-driven decision making and policy development

Intentions

It is our mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all where we live, learn, work, and play.

To achieve this mission, we will:

• Assess and address both health issues and health assets in the community
• Assure the availability of quality preventive and clinical health services and health programming
• Promote legislation and policies that incorporate “health in everything”

Values

The following core values are the principles and/or beliefs that inspire our work and guide our behavior. As part of the local government structure, we share the core values of City of New Orleans:

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Transparency
• Teamwork
• Responsiveness
• Innovation
• Diversity and Inclusion

Additionally, we hold the following core values of:

• Respect
• Customer Service
• Accountability