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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La Leche League of St. Tammany Breastfeeding Support Group
1505 North Florida Street, Suite B, Covington, LA 70433
Lady of the Sea General Hospital Diabetes Education Classes
200 West 134th Place, Cut Off, LA 70345
Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic
401 Audubon Boulevard, Suite 102B, Lafayette, LA 70503
Lake Charles Farmers Market & Poultry/Livestock Swap
181 Highway 171, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education and Support Group
2804 Second Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601
La Leche League of St. Tammany Breastfeeding Support Group
Are you breastfeeding your baby? Are you pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding? Join the La Leche League whose primary goal is Mother-to-Mother Support. FREE meetings are held the first Friday of every month at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center.
1505 North Florida Street, Suite B, Covington, LA 70433
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La Leche League of Winnsboro
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help. We also provide health care professionals with continuing education …
705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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LaCroix Park
LaCroix Park is a public park open to the community. With a walking trail and playground, the park offers opportunities for both children and adults to get physical activity! LaCroix Park is accessible 24 hours per day.
3168 Highway 8, Pollock, LA 71467
Lady of the Sea General Hospital Diabetes Education Classes
The Diabetes Education classes provided through The Learning Center at Lady of the Sea General Hospital provides a unique opportunity to train patients with diabetes on how to live with the disease and how to improve their self-care skills so that they can better manage their diabetes and their lives. Diabetes Education Program services are …
200 West 134th Place, Cut Off, LA 70345
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Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic
Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) is a critical element of care for people with diabetes. DSMES is the ongoing process of facilitating the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary for diabetes self-care, as well as activities that assist a person in implementing and sustaining the behaviors needed to manage his or her condition on an …
401 Audubon Boulevard, Suite 102B, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market
The Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market is located at Moncus Park and is open every Saturday rain or shine from 8am-noon! 100 acres of historic agricultural land in the heart of the Hub City. It’s an ideal location for our local farmers, artisans, and value-added producers to gather each week under the property’s majestic oak …
2913 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Lafayette General Breastfeeding Classes
Are you planning on breastfeeding your infant? If so the Lafayette General is offering General Breastfeeding Classes that may be of interest to you. The classes will cover a variety of topics including breastfeeding techniques, and potential concerns. Classes begin at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately 2 hours per class. The classes are held in the Owen Auditorium, …
1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Lafayette General Milk Bank Depot
A milk depot is an amazing resource that allows nursing mothers to donate their breast milk to infants in need. The Lafayette General Medical Center (LGMC) is the first milk bank depot in Southwest Louisiana and the third breast milk donation depot in the state. All donated frozen breast milk will be sent to Mother’s Milk Bank at Austin, where it is processed …
1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Lafitte Greenway Walking Workshops
The Lafitte Greenway route has a rich history of over 200 years as a transit route and integral part of the water infrastructure for the City of New Orleans. Friends of Lafitte Greenway’s Walking Workshops are 2-mile guided walks that introduce the community and visitors to the Lafitte Greenway, get people outside & moving, and …
4323 Saint Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Lafitte Street Market
Market open 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Saturday and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays.
698 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA 70448
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Lafourche Central Market
Lafourche Central Market provides a link between the Raceland community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Lafourche Central Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open year-round on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4484 Highway 1, Raceland, LA 70394
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Lafourche Council on Aging Health Screenings
The Lafourche Council on Aging offers health screenings and preventive medical services to eligible participants. The council also offers health education and counseling by qualified personnel. For information on current screenings that are offered, please visit www.lafourchecoa.org.
4876 Highway 1, Mathews, LA 70375
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Lafourche Council on Aging Healthy Meals
The Lafourche Council on Aging offers healthy meals to aging adults who are eligible for services. Congregate meals are offered in a group setting along with supporting services such as nutrition education. All meals served are nutritious and meet recommended dietary guidelines. Home delivered meals are also offered to those who are temporarily or chronically home bound. Clients …
4876 Highway 1, Mathews, LA 70375
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Lafourche Council on Aging Physical Fitness
The Lafourche Council on Aging offers physical fitness opportunities to eligible aging adults. All activities promote physical skills, and examples include the use of treadmills, Wii games, quilting, etc. Come join the fun and get moving!
4876 Highway 1, Mathews, LA 70375
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Lake Area Diabetes Education and Support Group
Our diabetes management program, accredited through the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), can provide the tools to help you make healthy choices while addressing your specific treatment and lifestyle modification needs. You will also have the opportunity to participate in group classes enabling you to learn about diabetes whether it is something new or …
4200 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Lake Charles Cash & Carry Farmers Market
Come visit us at the beautifully restored historic Cash & Carry building on the corner of Enterprise and Broad in downtown Lake Charles. While you’re here, you will enjoy a unique market experience with friendly vendors from Lake Charles and the surrounding area providing fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and other home-made products …
801 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Lake Charles Farmers Market & Poultry/Livestock Swap
This unique farmers market & poultry/livestock swap offers a variety of local vendors looking to sell or swap their products. Vendors bring a wide variety of items to the market including poultry, waterfowl, peafowl, quail, bunnies, cages, home grown vegetables, fresh baked breads, cow milk, canned jellies, crafts & soaps just to name a few. Attending this farmers market …
181 Highway 171, Lake Charles, LA 70611
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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education and Support Group
The Diabetes Education Services of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital offers people with diabetes the learning opportunities and support they need to get healthy and avoid the serious complications that can be associated with the disease in Southwest Louisiana. In addition to learning how to monitor your glucose, the staff, which includes a certified diabetes educator, …
2804 Second Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Lake D’Arbonne State Park
Piney forests, rolling hills, five fishing piers, and a beautiful lake draw visitors to this quiet, majestic state park. Designed to keep the focus on nature, park facilities blend with the natural landscape to enhance the outdoor experience of this 655-acre park. Fishing piers and boat docks attract visitors to Lake D’Arbonne, the marvelous 15,250-acre …
3628 Evergreen Road, Farmerville, LA 71241
Cost: 3.00
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