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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Group Behavioral Counseling for Tobacco Cessation
2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Free Mammogram Screenings
Free Mammogram Screenings available through Partners in Wellness The mobile mammography van comes to Bienville Medical Center. Please call Partners in Wellness to schedule your appointment 1-800-582-4523.
1175 Pine Street, Suite 200, Arcadia, LA 71001
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Free Prenatal Class Series
Every other month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6PM in Auditorium A. Classes are held during the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call or register online for upcoming class series that covers delivery, breastfeeding and infant care as well as a tour of the labor and delivery unit. Partners and …
539 East Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
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Free Stop Smoking Group
Ascension Counseling Center, in partnership with the American Lung Association, offers free smoking cessation classes to all adult community members. Participants will receive cessation education, strategies for quitting, and self-help material from a certified trained clinician. Nicotine patches are also supplied free of charge. Classes are held on Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Gonzales location (1112 S.E. …
1112 Southeast Ascension Complex Boulevard, Gonzales, LA 70737
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Free Tuesday ZUMBA
Free Tuesday Zumba Classes!!!! Come out and Dance with us for a healthy purpose!!!!! Starting October 22, 2019 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm @ Morehouse General Hospital in the Walnut Room
323 West Walnut Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
Free Yoga/Meditation Class at LSU
Every Monday free Yoga/Meditation class at the LSU International Cultural Center (ICC) from 5:30- 7:00. Bring your mat and wear loose comfortable clothing.
3365 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Friday Bike Rides
Every Friday (weather permitting) from 4:15 to 6:00 the Front Yard Bike group embarks on a bike field trip. These rides include trips to parks, libraries, museums, monuments, and more as we embrace the fun aspects of riding bikes while exploring educational and recreational opportunities available within safe biking distance. All participants are required to wear helmets and know the …
700 Terrace Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Gator Park
Gator Park is located on the former Mitchell Elementary School site. This beautiful piece of property includes picnic tables, a large grassy area and playground equipment.
400 Mitchell Lane, West Monroe, LA 71292
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Geaux Free Tobacco Cessation Program
Geaux Free is a tobacco cessation program offered thru Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. LIMITED SESSIONS AVAILABLE. Appointments are required. Individual Sessions Mondays & Thursdays 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Visit website for registration.
5745 Essen Lane, Suite 102, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Gentle Chair Yoga
Gentle Chair Yoga is FREE. The only requirements is 60 or older to attend.Event: Gentle Chair YogaDay: Monday, Wednesday, FridayTime: 8:15 a.m.
706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
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German Coast Farmers Market
The German Coast Farmers’ Market serves as a community gathering place, tourist destination and a market for a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other value-added items in the parish of St. Charles. There are various vendors that sell an assortment of items. Bees are my business sells local bee honey, farm eggs, honey with walnuts, honey with …
1313 Paul Maillard Road, Luling, LA 70070
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Gibsland Farmers Market
Gibsland Farmers Market offers fresh produce, and has a great variety of fruits and vegetables to give your family healthy options! Gibsland Farmers Market is held on Main Street downtown (Hwy. 154) from June to October. Hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7:00 a.m. until sold out.
Highway 154, Gibsland, LA 71028
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Girl Talk
For pre teens and teens ages 9-13, Girl Talk explains the physical, social, and emotional changes your teen will under-go during puberty. Skin care and healthy eating will also be discussed. Drs. Lebreton and Hilton will answer questions about what your teen may be experiencing during this developmental stage. Class is held at the Slidell …
1150 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70458
Cost: 10
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Girl Trek
Welcome to Girltrek New Orleans: Healthy Black Women & Girls What is GirlTrek: Girtrek is a groundbreaking national nonprofit that mobilizes women to live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives through a habit of daily walking. Through grassroots organizing and award-winning social media campaigns, GirlTrek supports thousands of walkers, over 400 neighborhood-based volunteers, and inspires an …
New Orleans, LA
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Greenwood Farmers’ Market
Greenwood Farmers’ Market encourages residents to take advantage of the local farmers, backyard growers selling their fresh produce. Fresh fruits and vegetables help you make healthy meals for you and your family! They are open June-August from 8:00AM-12:00PM.
9381 Greenwood Road, Greenwood, LA 71033
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Gretna Bike Path
The Gretna Bike Path is a local favorite for those who want to exercise by walking, jogging, and biking . The path was completed in 2004 and offers a beautiful view of the New Orleans Skyline and of ships from all over the world passing down the Mississippi River. If you are looking to get …
100 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053
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Gretna Farmers’ Market
Gretna Farmer’s Market provides a link between the Gretna community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Farmer’s Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open year-round every Saturday (rain or shine) from 8:30 AM – …
2nd Street and Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053
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Group Behavioral Counseling for Tobacco Cessation
For smokers who are ready to quit, free group behavioral counseling sessions are led by certified counselors. The behavioral counseling sessions are free for adults by appointment only. Sessions are offered weekly at UMCNO every first and third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. and 9 a.m. respectively, and every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. and 9 …
2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Grove Street Park and Playground
Winn Recreation Center maintains Grove Street Park. The park offers a playground, fitness station, and walking trail. It is open to the community 24 hours per day, and there is no charge to use the park. Local residents can take advantage of this opportunity to get physical activity!
800 North Street, Winnfield, LA 71483
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Gueydan Farmers’ Market
A free-to-sell market for residents to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The market is committed to supporting local farming and to the producing of fruits and vegetables. Open June-November on the first and third Saturday of the month from 8:00AM-12:00PM.
600 Main Street, Gueydan, LA 70542
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Guided Grocery Shopping Tour Experience
Dr. Kevin Lenderman leads free guided grocery shopping tours at Whole Foods Market the last Thursday of every month. This “Shop With the Doc” experience offers participants the opportunity to improve nutrition habits in a world where healthy eating can seem impossible. Dr. Lenderman has a passion for helping people this has allowed him to touch thousands of …
800 West Main Street, New Iberia, LA 70560
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