Community Resource Guide
Well-Ahead Louisiana Community Resource Guide
Populated by Louisiana residents, the Community Resource Guide provides local resources for topics such as breastfeeding, diabetes prevention and management, health screenings, healthy eating, heart disease, physical activity, stress management, and tobacco cessation.
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Abbeville General Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Training
118 North Hospital Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510
Baton Rouge General Health and Wellness Center
8490 Picardy Avenue, Suite 600-D, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Beauregard Memorial Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education
600 South Pine Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2 Interactive Diabetes Management Classes
307 Chisum Street, Sicily Island, LA 71368
CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center Diabetes Education Center
1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Diabetes Care – Alexandria
3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Diabetes Care – Coushatta
1635 Marvel Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
CMAP Healthy Lifestyle Program Diabetes Prevention Program
1101 4th Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, LA 71301
CYL2 Center: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
103 Broadmoor Shopping Center, Natchitoches, LA 71457
DeSoto Healthcare Center: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
7356 Highway 509, Mansfield, LA 71052
Abbeville General Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Training
Abbeville General Hospital offers a comprehensive outpatient diabetes education program, provided by a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Registered Dietitian (RD), and recognized by the American Diabetes Association. Our program is appropriate for those with newly diagnosed diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes. DSMT consists of a 10 hour initial DSMT …
118 North Hospital Drive, Abbeville, LA 70510
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Acadian Diabetes Self-Management
Four two-hour classes educating patients and their family on understanding diabetes and its complications, healthy eating and meal planning, medication instruction, monitoring, exercise and much more. Doctor’s referral required if you would like insurance to be filed.
111 Addie Drive, Crowley, LA 70526
Affinity Health Group Diabetes Care
Diabetes education is executed in a series of appointments and a 3-day group training. Diabetes care includes several services that are available upon request. Please check the website for further details about each service. One-on-one sessions are taught by an RN, Diabetes Educator, and/or Registered Dietitian. Group training sessions are taught by a multidisciplinary team of Certified …
1325 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
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Affinity Health Management Center DSMES
Our Diabetes Educators and Registered Dietitians team up to provide classes on managing diet and lifestyle when living with a diabetes diagnosis. Our classes and education groups give those with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes diagnoses the skills and resources they need to live healthy and safe lives.
1325 Louisville Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
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Anna’s Place Diabetes Support Group
Anna’s Place NOLA hosts a diabetes support group held at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. The support group will meet from 11:00 a.m. until noon on the 2nd Friday of each month beginning Friday, November 11. Lunch will be provided to those who attend.
1313 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Baton Rouge General Health and Wellness Center
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) works to make it easier for people with prediabetes to participate in affordable, high-quality lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health. Through the National DPP, you will have access to group classes facilitated by a trained lifestyle coach throughout …
8490 Picardy Avenue, Suite 600-D, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Beauregard Memorial Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Beauregard Memorial Hospital offers a free Diabetes Education and Nutrition Class that offers a multitude of information for newly diagnosed diabetics, long-term diabetics, caregivers, and persons with intent to learn more about nutritional value. A nutritionally-balanced and diabetic-friendly meal is served at each class. Visit the website for more information!
600 South Pine Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
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Belle Chasse Community Health Center
Belle Chasse Community Health Center has Nurse Care Coordinators specifically trained to help a patient control their diabetes. Their nurses meet with patients to help them come up with a dietary plan, set goals and teach them fun and effective ways for lowering their blood sugar levels. AHL’s nurses will help patients beat the needle …
8200 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
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Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2 Interactive Diabetes Management Classes
Learn how to better manage your Type 2 Diabetes through interactive diabetes management classes at Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2. This program will teach methods of managing your disease realistically in your daily life. Call 318-389-5727 or ask your primary care doctor for more information on how to join!
307 Chisum Street, Sicily Island, LA 71368
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CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center Diabetes Education Center
At CHRISTUS they offer expert diabetes care and education to you and your families. Their family nurse practitioners specialize in diabetes management and is available to assist in improving blood glucose control during hospitalization. While hospitalized, one-to-one educational sessions are available from our certified diabetes educators. The high-risk diabetic population includes people who are newly …
1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
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CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Diabetes Care – Alexandria
CHRISTUS offers expert diabetes care and education to you and your families. Their family nurse practitioners specialize in diabetes management and is available to assist in improving blood glucose control during hospitalization. While hospitalized, one-to-one educational sessions are available from our certified diabetes educators. The high-risk diabetic population includes people who are newly diagnosed, have …
3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
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CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital Diabetes Care – Coushatta
CHRISTUS offers expert diabetes care and education to you and your families. Their family nurse practitioners specialize in diabetes management and is available to assist in improving blood glucose control during hospitalization. While hospitalized, one-to-one educational sessions are available from our certified diabetes educators. The high-risk diabetic population includes people who are newly diagnosed, have …
1635 Marvel Street, Coushatta, LA 71019
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Chronic Kidney Disease Patient Education
The purpose of the CKD Education Program is to positively impact the lives of individuals diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease through education, skill building, and psychosocial support. Participants are taught how to live healthier lifestyles to promote kidney health. Kidney Care Education Classes are held on Wednesdays at 9:30 am. They are free of charge and …
5131 O’Donovan Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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CMAP Healthy Lifestyle Program Diabetes Prevention Program
The Healthy Lifestyle Program is starting FREE sessions of PreventT2, which is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This program has been proven to help those with prediabetes make lifestyle changes that can cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by more than …
1101 4th Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, LA 71301
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CYL2 Center: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE. CHANGE YOUR LIFE.Reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes with our Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. (CYL²) program. You’ll get your very own coach to teach you how to eat healthy foods and increase your physical activity. When you’re having a rough day and feel like slipping back into your …
103 Broadmoor Shopping Center, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Delhi Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Program
Diabetes Self-Management Education Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Click here to take a simple risk test. Our AADE Nationally Recognized Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to help those with diabetes gain and/or maintain control of their diabetes and to feel good about themselves while doing so. Program participants can choose from either monthly group sessions, individual …
407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA 71232
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DeSoto Healthcare Center: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE. CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes with our Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. (CYL²) program. You’ll get your very own coach to teach you how to eat healthy foods and increase your physical activity. When you’re having a rough day and feel like slipping back into …
7356 Highway 509, Mansfield, LA 71052
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Diabetes Assessment and Management Center
Diabetes Assessment and Management Center offers a comprehensive assessment to help you and your doctor gain important measure for your health, along with the tools to manage your lifestyle. We analyze a variety of measure to give you a clear, accurate picture of your diabetes or pre-diabetes – all in under two hours. List …
1560 Irving Place, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Diabetes Direction
Diabetes Direction offers free classes on nutrition for people with diabetes Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, our fitness facilities are available for no cost once per week for people with diabetes and we make referrals to partner organizations!
P. O. Box 566, Oakdale, LA 71463
Dining With Diabetes Classes
Dining with Diabetes is a four-part educational series on diabetes that helps adults at risk for type 2 diabetes, who are pre-diabetic or who have diabetes, and their families/caregivers learn how to manage their condition through menu planning, carbohydrate counting, portion control, and label reading. Participants have the opportunity to sample healthful foods using the …
1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans, LA 70112
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