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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North Sherwood Forest Community Park Indoor Walking Track
3140 North Sherwood Forest Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
North Sherwood Forest Community Park Yoga
3140 North Sherwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Tobacco Cessation Program
4800 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA 71202
Northwestern State University: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
322 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Nurse Nikki Family & Maternity Services
2714 Canal Street, Suite 505B, New Orleans, LA 70119
Ochsner Cancer Center- Lafayette General Medical Center
1211 Coolidge Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
Ochsner Cancer Center- University Hospital & Clinics Lafayette
2390 West Congress St. Lafayette, LA 70506
Ochsner Diabetes Care Management Program – North Shore
100 Medical Center Drive, Slidell, LA 70461
Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza
2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 890, New Orleans, LA 70115
North Oaks Tobacco Cessation Program
North Oaks Tobacco Cessation program offers counseling and support to help you start your journey to a tobacco-free life. We understand that quitting tobacco can be challenging, but your health and well-being are worth it. North Oaks Health System supports your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Our Tobacco Cessation Program is designed to help you …
15837 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
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North Sherwood Forest Community Park Indoor Walking Track
BREC offers a free indoor, air-conditioned walking track. The track is 0.15 miles and is located at North Sherwood Forest Community Park. The track is free for users. Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday: closed
3140 North Sherwood Forest Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
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North Sherwood Forest Community Park Yoga
Yoga allows participants to experience relaxation, flexibility and core balance through a combination of breathing exercises, physical postures and meditative techniques. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Participants must be 16 years or older. Fee: $30 per month
3140 North Sherwood Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
Cost: $30
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North Shreveport Food Pantry
The North Shreveport Food Pantry is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 – 12 a.m. and closed during holidays. The food pantry is for individuals living in 71107 zip code and Blanchard only. A new client comes in; a card is filled out with address, number of children and adults living in the home. Proof of …
835 Poleman Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
North Toledo Bend State Park
Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking, and relaxing–all of these activities and more are yours to enjoy at North Toledo Bend State Park. Nearby are entrances to two hiking/biking trails–a 1.5-mile loop and a more demanding 4-mile loop. A full size swimming pool with restrooms is also available in the summer season. Open Sunday through Thursday …
2907 North Toledo Park Road, Zwolle, LA 71486
Cost: 3
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Northeast Delta Human Services Authority Tobacco Cessation Program
The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority offers a tobacco cessation program for current behavioral health clients at Monroe Behavioral Health Clinic. Interested participants that are not current patients may be considered after completing an initial assessment. Tobacco cessation counselors will recommend a treatment plan to meet the patient’s needs, which could include a combination of cessation counseling, nicotine …
4800 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA 71202
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Northwestern State University: 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 …
322 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Nurse Family Partnership
Nurse-Family Partnership, a maternal and early childhood health program, fosters long-term success for first-time moms, their babies and society. Nurse-Family Partnership’s maternal health program introduces vulnerable first-time parents to caring maternal and child health nurses. This program allows nurses to deliver the support first-time moms need to have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible parents, …
625 Bienville Circle, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Nurse Nikki Family & Maternity Services
Nurse Nikki is a wife, a mother of 3 kids, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and an internationally board-certified lactation consultant. She is the owner of Nurse Nikki Family & Maternity Services and Bloom Maternal Health clinic. She is the co-founder of the New Orleans Breastfeeding Center. Nurse Nikki educates and counsels families, schools and businesses about breastfeeding and prenatal, …
2714 Canal Street, Suite 505B, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Nutritional Counseling
West Baton Rouge Primary Care has a certified nutritionist on staff to help individuals with diabetes, obesity or other health issues to develop a nutritional plan and help manage their health conditions. Private insurance is accepted. Those without insurance or income will be charged on a sliding scale. Proof of income is required (last 3 pay stubs) or a …
203 Allendale Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767
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Oakdale Farmers Market
Oakdale Farmers Market is open on Fridays from 7:30AM-1:00PM. You will find fresh seasonal veggies, Raw Local Honey, Mayhaw jelly, Pepper jelly, Crawfish jelly, jams, cakes, pies, pickles, hot tamales, country eggs, pickled eggs, live chickens, quail, rabbits, home made silk soaps, floral logs and more. We also have home made swings, rockers, bird nest …
176 Highway 165 South, Oakdale, LA 71463
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Oberlin Farmers’ Market
Oberlin Farmers’ Market provides a link between the Oberlin community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Oberlin Farmers’ Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open year round on Wednesday’s from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
228 West Sixth Street, Oberlin, LA 70655
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1305 Crowley Rayne Highway Crowley, LA 70526
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17050 Medical Center Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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1211 Coolidge Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
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2390 West Congress St. Lafayette, LA 70506
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4150 Nelson Road Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Ochsner Diabetes Care Management Program – North Shore
Ochsner Health System host’s a Diabetes Care Management Program located in Slidell. This program works to educate community members on diabetes prevention and assists patients to better manage their diabetes by living a healthy life. A Physician’s referral is necessary for the Program.
100 Medical Center Drive, Slidell, LA 70461
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Ochsner Diabetes Empowerment Program
Ochsner’s Diabetes Empowerment Program is an intensive, one-on-one approach to helping individual’s achieve their diabetes goals. The program involves visits with a Nurse Practitioner and a Diabetes Educator, each specializing in advanced diabetes management. This team of professionals works very closely with participants to obtain control of their diabetes in partnership with their primary care doctor. …
2005 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70002
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza
The Diabetes Management Program is for adults ages 18 and older that have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The program is led by certified diabetes educators that are also registered nurses or registered dietitians. This program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association for meeting all national standards for diabetes self-management …
2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 890, New Orleans, LA 70115
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