Diabetes Program Offers Inspiration, Better Results for Patients and Providers
Through a virtual curriculum and community support, the National Diabetes Prevention Program is improving health and preventing diabetes for at-risk Louisiana residents.
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Southwest Louisiana Residents Live in Control of Diabetes with Help from Innovative Program
In southwest Louisiana, where diabetes is prevalent, residents have a vital support system to manage their diabetes thanks to the SWLA Center for Health Services’ Live in Control Program.
LSU AgCenter Northeast Region Emphasizes Employee Health with Worksite Wellness Program
The LSU AgCenter Northeast Region in Winnsboro has been educating communities on the importance of nutrition and healthy eating. It also practices what it preaches with a renewed focus on employee health and wellness.
Lessons Learned from a Student Serving Louisiana’s Rural Community
Monique Carley was a participant in the Well-Ahead Louisiana Rural Health Scholars Program. She has been a nurse in the New Orleans area for more than 12 years. Recently, she’s worked in a COVID-19 ICU, a vaccine clinic, and an antibody infusion clinic. I decided to go back to school after experiencing the effects of …
Addressing Health Disparities in Louisiana
Chronic Disease Prevalence for Louisiana Minorities Louisiana is home to a melting pot of people, making up the rich culture of our state. Unfortunately, not all of our residents are afforded the same access to care.
With Comprehensive Tobacco-Free Policy, Our Lady of the Angels Leads the Way in Promoting a Healthier Washington Parish
Tobacco-Free Policies Strengthen Community Health at Our Lady of the Angels With a comprehensive tobacco-free policy and a host of other wellness-related policies and benchmarks, Washington Parish residents can breathe a little easier when visiting Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, who has achieved recognition as a Level 1 WellSpot. The hospital, located in rural …
LSU Health Sciences Center and School of Dentistry Prioritizes the Health of their Campus
The leadership, faculty, residents and students at LSU Health Sciences Center and the LSU School of Dentistry know a thing or two when it comes to health and well-being. For decades, these New Orleans-based institutions have been training Louisiana’s next generation of doctors, dentists, and healthcare leaders. While these schools provide world-class healthcare training and …
Working on Wellness in Shreveport
MLK Health Center’s Worksite Wellness Program Martin Luther King (MLK) Health Center and Pharmacy in Shreveport has always made it a priority to support the health and wellness of the patients they serve, and that commitment extends to their staff. Last spring, they took steps to enhance their worksite wellness program and support their employees …
Helping Louisiana’s Children Grow
Teaching Louisiana Children About Nutrition Through Gardening When established early, healthy behaviors can set a foundation for a healthier future. Chan’s Scholar Toddlers (CST) child care center in Amite, Louisiana provides full and part-time care services for a range of ages. Through Well-Ahead Louisiana’s Let’s Be Healthy grant, they built a vegetable garden to help …