Tulane University Alumna Marsha Broussard recently became
the director of the New Orleans Health Department, following an appointment
from New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, and plans to focus on promoting healthy
living in the city.
“As health director, one of my responsibilities is to
monitor the health status of our residents,” said Broussard. “Since we define
health quite broadly, I also have the responsibility to coordinate with other
city departments such as housing, transportation, sanitation, public safety and
community development to ensure that these sectors incorporate and embrace
public health into their mission and activities.”
In addition to promoting healthy living through initiatives
like Fit NOLA, she plans to work towards reducing community violence, removing
health barriers that affect students and enrolling uninsured residents for
affordable healthcare.
Broussard previously served as program director at the
Louisiana Public Health Institute, and earned her doctorate from Tulane in
2011.
“I felt strongly that attaining my doctorate would improve
my public health practice. My experience was challenging but rewarding,” said
Broussard. “It has made me a better, more effective professional and has
certainly helped to prepare me for the position of health director.”
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