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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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Covington): Lung Cancer Screening Program
1203 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70443
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center-Baton Rouge General
8585 Picardy Avenue Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center-Opelousas
3983 Interstate 49 South Service Rd Opelousas, LA 70570
Memorial Hospital for Women Breastfeeding Class
1900 West Gauthier Road, Guth Education Room 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Luke’s House Clinic
Luke’s House Clinic is open every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. We provide quality medical care to our patients through the use of volunteer nurses and a dedicated team of physicians from the LSU Health Services Center Department of Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program. Services include: primary care, immunizations, prescription assistance, street medicine, and …
2222 Simon Bolivar Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
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Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung cancer causes more deaths in the United States than any other type of cancer. Often time early lung cancer goes unnoticed as symptoms are difficult to identify. Lung cancer screenings for high risk patients increase the likelihood that this form of cancer is identified at an earlier stage. Who should be screened for Lung Cancer? Individuals between the …
1001 Gause Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70458
Cost: $95
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Main Street Market
Red Stick Farmers mission is to build a healthy and strong local food system; to increase sustainability of independent local farmers, fishers and food producers; and to foster stewardship of land and community through public markets. Open year-round on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
504 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Mandeville Trailhead Farmers Market
The Mandeville Trailhead Farmers Market is held on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Lafitte Street in Mandeville. The market provides a year-round variety of in-season fruits and vegetables. Come out to purchase fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables for your family!
675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA 70448
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Mansura Walking Trail
The Manusra Walking Trail offers the community and safe and enjoyable way to become physically active. The property is maintained by the Mansura Chamber of Commerce.
1832 L'Eglise Street, Mansura, LA 71350
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Many Green Market
The Many Green Market is Many’s only local farmers market featuring a variety of locally-grown produce; value-added products such as eggs, breads, milk, jams and jellies, baked goods; and handmade crafts to include jewelry, artwork, and woodcarvings. Open seasonally at the Sabine Parish Fairgrounds.
750 West Georgia Avenue, Many, LA 71449
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Marketplace at Armstrong Park
Brings fresh, local produce and seafood to the Treme community. Fresh fruits and vegetables help you prepare healthy meals for you and your family! Open year-round on Thursdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
901 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Marksville Farmers Market
Marksville Farmers Market has garden fresh produce and locally-made yummies every Saturday morning from 8:00 AM-11:00 AM in June on the Historic Courthouse Square in Marksville, Louisiana. We will have the best, freshest, local produce & fruit around! Various vendors will also be selling jams, honey, flowers, herbs, breads, sweets, goat cheese, fresh smoothies, hand-made …
122 East Mark Street, Marksville, LA 71351
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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (Covington): Lung Cancer Screening Program
Lung Cancer Screenings are offered at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. The Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Care Team at Mary Bird Perkins is aiming to reduce the number of cancer deaths by providing lung cancer screenings for high-risk individuals. When caught early, about 80 to 90 percent of lung cancer cases are curable, according to the …
1203 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70443
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8585 Picardy Avenue Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
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1104 West Hwy 30 Gonzales, LA 70737
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15728 Jay Smith Dr. Hammond, LA 70403
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8166 Main Street, Suite 101 Houma, LA 70360
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4950 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
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3983 Interstate 49 South Service Rd Opelousas, LA 70570
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1570 Lindberg Drive, Suite 12 Slidell, LA 70458
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Mary Bird Perkins Fest for Life and Live Well
Fest for Life and Live Well attendees are able to take charge of their health by participating in these free community events. Events include cancer screenings for several different types of cancer, including breast, prostate, colorectal, skin and oral cancer. Blood pressure checks, glucose checks, BMI screenings and stroke education is also available. These events …
4950 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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MCIO Head Start Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at MCIO Head Start in Bastrop, LA.
630 Collinston Avenue, Bastrop, LA 71220
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Medical Nutrition Therapy
Riverside Medical Center provides nutrition therapy to those in need. The nutrition therapy utilizes a variety of tools including nutritional assessments, daily intake recommendations, and education to help their patients. Nutrition therapy patients can also receive help with additional health concerns including weight loss, weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, and abnormal cholesterol levels.
1900 Main Street, Franklinton, LA 70438
Cost: $75
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Memorial Hospital for Women Breastfeeding Class
Recommended for the last 3 months of pregnancy, the Breastfeeding Class provides important information on lactation and successful breastfeeding. Participants will learn about positioning, latch-on and the importance of assessing baby’s intake. Information for moms who plan to continue breastfeeding when returning to work or school is included. Dads are welcome!
1900 West Gauthier Road, Guth Education Room 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605
Cost: $10
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