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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East Jefferson General Hospital Diabetes Management Classes
4200 Houma Boulevard, 6th Floor, Metairie, LA 70006
First Baptist Church: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
1116 Amulet Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
HEAL Mind Body Soul Diabetes Prevention Program
37459 Ultima Plaza Boulevard, Suite B-140, Prairieville, LA 70769
Kenner Community Health Center Diabetes Management
819 West Esplanade Avenue, Suite B, Kenner, LA 70065
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 Memorial Hospital Diabetes Education and Support Group
2804 Second Avenue, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Diabetes Education and Wellness Program
1978 Industrial Boulevard, Houma, LA 70363
Livonia Community Health Center Diabetes Management and Nutrition Counseling
3041 Fordoche Road, Livonia, LA 70755
Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention P
1016 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457
North Oaks Medical Center Diabetes Basics and Nutrition Class
15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
North Oaks Medical Center Diabetes Education Group
15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
Northwestern State University: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program
322 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71457
DMS Diabetes Education Program
The DMS Diabetes education program is accredited by American Association of Diabetes Educator’s Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP). This accreditation means that it meets the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management. The program focuses on the AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors which are healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks. Certified diabetes …
10 Commerce Court, New Orleans, LA 70123
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East Jefferson General Hospital Diabetes Management Classes
The Diabetes Management Center offers education in both individual and group settings. Diabetes Dynamics classes, Diabetes Basics, and community health fairs are available to the community. Diabetes Dynamics is a two-class course that meets once a month that teaches the basics of diabetes management, nutrition, foot care, exercise goal setting and motivation.
4200 Houma Boulevard, 6th Floor, Metairie, LA 70006
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First Baptist Church: 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 …
1116 Amulet Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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HEAL Mind Body Soul Diabetes Prevention Program
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 …
37459 Ultima Plaza Boulevard, Suite B-140, Prairieville, LA 70769
Cost: $35
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Healthy Me
Healthy Me is an adult diabetes prevention program. The Prevent T2 Lifestyle Change Program reduces your risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Prevent T2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program led by the CDC. It features an approach that is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. By improving food choices and increasing …
4630 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Building A, Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508
Cost: $35 monthly
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Kenner Community Health Center Diabetes Management
Kenner 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 blues …
819 West Esplanade Avenue, Suite B, Kenner, LA 70065
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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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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 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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Lane Regional Medical Center Diabetes Management
The Diabetes Management Program at Lane Regional Medical Center is here for just that purpose and has all the answers you need to live a happy, healthy lifestyle with diabetes. Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, glucose intolerance or gestational diabetes, this program is tailored to meet your specific needs. Group education is combined …
6300 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791
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Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Diabetes Education and Wellness Program
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 …
1978 Industrial Boulevard, Houma, LA 70363
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Livonia Community Health Center Diabetes Management and Nutrition Counseling
The Livonia Community Health Center offers diabetes management and nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian and nurse practitioner. Nutrition plans are created to meet personal weight goals, as well as accommodate any needs related to medical conditions. Interested participants must be screened by the health center before they are able to receive services. Services may …
3041 Fordoche Road, Livonia, LA 70755
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MLK Health Center and Pharmacy Diabetes Programs
MLK Health Center and Pharmacy offers free diabetes prevention and self-management programs to community members. The Diabetes Prevention Program is a year-long program with 16 weekly core sessions and 6 monthly follow-up sessions with trained lifestyle coaches. Participants are empowered to take charge of their healthy by making achievable and realistic lifestyle changes to reduce the …
865 Olive Street, Shreveport, LA 71104
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Moss Memorial Health Clinic
The Diabetes Education Services of W.O. Moss Memorial Health Clinic 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 …
1000 Walters Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Natchitoches Parish Council on Aging: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention P
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 old …
1016 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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North Oaks Health System Diabetes Education
North Oaks Health System offers many diabetes education options for the community. Services offered include individual education, diabetes education, follow-up sessions, nutritional education, diabetes basics and nutrition class, and a diabetes support group. How to ParticipateYour physician can refer you to the program, and many insurance plans (including Medicare) help cover the cost of diabetes education. …
17199 Spring Ranch Road, Livingston, LA 70754
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North Oaks Medical Center Diabetes Basics and Nutrition Class
North Oaks Medical Center offers a Diabetes Basics and Nutrition Class for diabetic patients and their family members. This small group course continues your education on making the best lifestyle choices to help manage diabetes. Bring a family member or friend for support as we explore the following topics: Understanding diabetes and available treatment options …
15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
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North Oaks Medical Center Diabetes Education Group
North Oaks Medical Center offers a Diabetes Education Support Group. This support group is designed for those with diabetes, along with their family members and friends, to share experiences, motivate each other, energize their outlook and renew their commitment. The group is facilitated by North Oaks Diabetes Education, which has been recognized by the American …
15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
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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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