Health Care Heroes honors health care nurses, physicians, professionals, and volunteers in the New Orleans area for their industry achievements and community involvement.
“I’m beyond proud of our associates who have been named 2024 Health Care Heroes,” said Dr. Michael Griffin, MSPH, DSc, FACHE, President & CEO of DCHC. “We see their dedication to the community every single day and it's an honor to have New Orleans CityBusiness also recognize their contributions and leadership in health care.”
Health Care Hero honorees will be celebrated at an in-person event from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Media inquiries may be directed to Chelsea Creel.
DePaul Community Health Centers: DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC), founded by the Daughters of Charity, who have served the New Orleans community for more than 190 years, is committed to providing high- quality, comprehensive health care to all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. DCHC offers high-quality, affordable health care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors at eleven (11) community health centers throughout greater New Orleans. Services include primary and preventive health care, pediatrics, dental, optometry, chronic disease management, podiatry, prenatal care, behavioral health, Women, Infants & Children (WIC) services, and onsite laboratories and pharmacies.