Baton Rouge Area Chamber Leads the Way for Worksites to Focus on Health

Baton Rouge Area Chamber Leads the Way for Worksites to Focus on Health

While discussions about economic development usually focus on small business growth, tax structures, unemployment rates and other indicators, these factors only represent a small piece of the puzzle. A thriving economy can only be achieved when a community prioritizes the health and well-being of its citizens. In fact, through daily interactions with employees and customers, …

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Restaurant Serves Healthy Meals and Encourages Community Wellness

Restaurant Serves Healthy Meals and Encourages Community Wellness

MJ’s Café, located in the heart of Baton Rouge’s Mid-City neighborhood, has always worked to improve the health of their patrons and surrounding community through healthy, delicious food. By teaming up with Well-Ahead Louisiana and becoming a WellSpot, MJ’s Café got the assistance and resources they needed to take their healthy commitment to the next …

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CATCH Helps Preschoolers Catch on to Fun Physical Activity!

CATCH Helps Preschoolers Catch on to Fun Physical Activity!

Between August 2019 and July 2020, Well-Ahead Louisiana piloted a cohort of child care centers to train and implement their staff in the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) program. By uniting multiple players in a child’s life to create a community of health, CATCH is proven to prevent childhood obesity and is supported by …

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Whole Foods Enjoys Dual WellSpot Designation

Whole Foods Enjoys Dual WellSpot Designation

Whole Foods in Baton Rouge has been designated as a Restaurant WellSpot for their healthy grab-n-go food options, as well as a Worksite WellSpot for their focus on supporting the health of their team. “Well-Ahead Louisiana recognizes [Whole Foods] for offering healthy meal options for families, as well as their investment into the health of …

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