According to New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, and the CDC, If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did safely prior to the pandemic while wearing a mask. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Learn how COVID-19 spreads and practice these actions to Read More

New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, says it’s not unusual for people to gain up to 5 to 7 pounds from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day. Dr. McKenna says even if you gain one pound during the holiday season, the weight adds up and can reach 10-20 pounds over a decade. Dr. McKenna says it’s Read More

May 17, 2021 This notice is to inform the public that the New Orleans Coroner’s Office has declared an emergency under R.S. 38:2212(P)  that a major roof leak occurred during the overnight freeze on February 16, 2021, resulting in severe damage to the office’s only X-ray machine. As a result, The Coroner’s Office has been renting an X-ray Read More

According to Orleans Parish Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, stroke ranks second behind heart disease as the leading cause of death across the world. This accounts for 1 of every 19 deaths and remains a serious concern for medical experts and patients who suffer. According to the Center For Disease Control: • In 2018, 1 in Read More

The number of accidental drug-related deaths in Orleans Parish increased by 51% in 2020 compared to 2019. In 2020, there were (365) accidental drug deaths. In 2019, there were (241).  In 2020, (204) were Black, (151) were White, (6) were Hispanic, and (4) were other/unknown. In 2019, (115) were Black, (113) were White, (4) were Hispanic, (3) Read More

Now more than ever, it’s important for your immune system to stay in tip-top shape during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the best ways to stay healthy is by maintaining a nutritious diet. New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna shares some foods and drinks that can help boost your immune system: Vitamin A assists with Read More

Medical experts are saying that cancer-related mortality has been declining. Treatment advances have reduced death rates for some cancers, but most of the reduction in mortality can be attributed to long-standing efforts related to cancer prevention and early detection. New Orleans Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna, shares a few tips to help prevent cancer: Start Healthy Read More

Orleans Parish Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna is a COVID-19 survivor. Now more than ever, there are some things he says you should know about the long term impact. Dr. McKenna says beating the initial sickness may be just the first of may battles for survivors. He says dealing with long term effects could be a Read More

Orleans Parish Coroner Announces How He Fought The Coronavirus The symptoms for Dr. Dwight McKenna, Orleans Parish Coroner, presented in early March when he began experiencing feelings of fatigue and exhaustion. Subtle signs…at first. When the symptoms lingered, however, and after what seemed to be days upon days of excruciating discomfort, he took it upon Read More

Orleans Parish Coroner, Dr. Dwight McKenna wants you to understand the Coronavirus and know how to notice the signs. Doctor McKenna says that in addition to fever, common signs of infection include cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Some patients will have had diarrhea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms. In more severe cases, infection Read More