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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Slidell Memorial Hospital Smoking Cessation Program
1001 Gause Boulevard, Box 53, Slidell LA 70458
Smart Portions: A Healthy Weight Program
1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans LA 70112
Southeast Community Health Systems Nutrition Services
490 Sitman Street, Greensburg, LA 70441
St. Bernard Community Health Center
8050 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 1300, Chalmette, LA 70043
St. Charles Council on Aging Congregate Meals
626 Pine Street, Suite A, Hahnville, LA 70057
St. Charles Council on Aging Physical Fitness Programs
626 Pine Street, Suite A, Hahnville, LA 70057
St. Charles Parish Hospital WIC Breastfeeding Support
853 Milling Avenue, Luling, LA 70070
St. Elizabeth Physicians Diabetes Education Program
1937 South Burnside Avenue, Gonzales, LA 70737
St. Francis Community Health Center Diabetes and Nutrition Center
2600 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA 71201
Shreveport Farmers’ Market
The Shreveport Farmers’ Market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, and provides health options for your family. The market is held in a covered area, with ceiling fans, seating, shade and bathrooms on site. The market takes place “rain or shine!” Hours of operation: June 2 – August 25: Tuesday 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday …
101 Crockett Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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SISU
Join your kids in a 50-minute workshop embracing the power of Sisu—the Finnish term for resilience. Parents, teachers, and kids are all welcome to participate in this interactive workshop aimed at connecting ideas with actions for a lifetime of health and happiness. The program is FREE for kids ages 5-11 which will include free admission to the …
1900 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Slidell Memorial Diabetes Self Management Class
Slidell Memorial Hospital offers Diabetes Self Management Classes for you and your family to learn about diabetes self-management, nutrition, medication, coping skills, and blood sugar monitoring. Instruction is provided by a certified diabetes nurse and dietitian educator. Physician referral is required. Registration is required. Classes are covered by most insurance plans.
1051 Gause Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70458
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Slidell Memorial Hospital Smoking Cessation Program
The goal of the Slidell Memorial Hospital Smoking Cessation Program is to provide evidence-based cessation services to employees, patients, and others in the community who want to quit smoking and to maximize the opportunities that the Louisiana Smoking Cessation Trust provides in achieving this. Eligibility Requirements: Louisiana residents who began smoking before Sept. 1, 1988
1001 Gause Boulevard, Box 53, Slidell LA 70458
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Smart Portions: A Healthy Weight Program
Smart Portions is a healthy weight program which includes: weekly classes, a personalized meal plan, resource binder, optional weekly weigh-ins, journal of personal progress, weekly food demonstrations and tastings, as well as motivational tools to help you stay on track. The educational program focuses on helping you achieve and maintain a healthy weight based on …
1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans LA 70112
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South Broad Community Health Center
South Broad 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 …
3300 South Broad Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125
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Southeast Community Health Systems Mobile Clinic
Southeast Community Health Systems offers a mobile wellness clinic that provides services to both urban and rural areas. The Mobile Wellness Clinic (MWC) is a 31 square-foot clinic on wheels. The MWC enables Southeast Community Health Systems to meet the needs of individuals who may not have transportation or access to medical offices or clinics. …
490 Sitman Street, Greensburg, LA 70411
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Southeast Community Health Systems Nutrition Services
Southeast Community Health Systems offers nutrition education and counseling services to help clients implement and maintain healthy eating practices. The program assists clients with creating a plan for healthy eating and physical activity that is achievable. Nutrition classes provide the opportunity for children and adults to learn the importance of healthy eating habits and the growth and development potential …
490 Sitman Street, Greensburg, LA 70441
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Southwest Louisiana Group Runs
Healthier Southwest Louisiana and Lake Area Runners Forum presents Monday Runday on Monday evenings and Humpday Runs on Wednesday evenings. Everyone is welcome! Come join us every Monday/Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm for our free weekly cardio workout (run/walk) rain or shine! On Mondays, meet by the old house in the Rickenjacks parking lot (3716 …
3113 Ryan Street, #3, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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St. Anna’s Medical Mission
The mobile clinic provides blood pressure and diabetes screenings as well as referral assistance for area clinics at various locations – please see website for locations and times. These services as well as ear acupuncture are available for free. Walk-ins are welcome. …
1313 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116
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St. Bernard Community Health Center
St. Bernard 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 …
8050 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 1300, Chalmette, LA 70043
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St. Charles Community Health Center – Luling
St. Charles Community Health Center-Luling 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 …
843 Milling Avenue, Luling, LA 70037
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St. Charles Community Health Center – Norco
St. Charles Community Health Center-Norco 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 …
16004 River Road, Norco, LA 70079
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St. Charles Council on Aging Congregate Meals
The St. Charles Council on Aging offers congregate meals to qualifying participants. Eligible adults can take part in a nutritious meal that complies with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Meals are provided at nutrition sites, senior centers, and other similar locations. The St. Charles Council on Aging has several locations where nutritious meals are served …
626 Pine Street, Suite A, Hahnville, LA 70057
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St. Charles Council on Aging Physical Fitness Programs
The St. Charles Council on Aging offers physical fitness and recreation opportunities to aging adults in the parish. Participants are invited to take part in both individual and group activities that promote social interaction, exercise and well being. Activities include arts, crafts, games and physical fitness. For the most current schedule of classes, visit www.stcharlescoa.com.
626 Pine Street, Suite A, Hahnville, LA 70057
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St. Charles Parish Hospital WIC Breastfeeding Support
Research has proven that there is no better food other than breast milk for a baby’s first year of life. The experience of breastfeeding provides joyful bonding, cost savings and health benefits for both mother and baby. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The gift of breastfeeding will …
853 Milling Avenue, Luling, LA 70070
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St. Elizabeth Physicians Diabetes Education Program
The Diabetes Education Program, is recommended for all persons with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance to help control diabetes and prevent complications. Their team consists of Certified Diabetes Educators, Registered Nurses, Registered Dieticians. Educational topics may include monitoring glucose levels, nutritional selections, exercise regiments, medications, and Thriving with Diabetes-A diabetes education …
1937 South Burnside Avenue, Gonzales, LA 70737
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St. Francis Community Health Center Diabetes and Nutrition Center
Staffed by registered nurses and nutritionists, the Diabetes and Nutrition Center offers an education program designed to empower diabetics, in partnership with their physician, to manage their diabetes throughout their lifetime. In order to meet the individual needs of each patient, the Center offers group as well as one-on-one instruction. Outpatient nutritional counseling is available for …
2600 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA 71201
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St. Francis Community Health Center Tobacco Cessation
St. Francis Tobacco Cessation is located at the St. Francis Community Health Center at 2600 Tower Drive in Monroe For those who had their first experience with a cigarette before September 1, 1988 and are a resident of Louisiana, our program will refer to the Smoking Cessation Trust which will pay for cessation couseling and …
2600 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA 71201
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St. Francisville Farmers’ Market
TSt. Francisville Farmers’ Market sells fresh fruit and vegetables grown in West Feliciana Parish, as well as fresh made breads and pastries. Other items for sale include canned items, goat milk and goat cheese, fresh eggs, and painted and unpainted bird house and decorative gourds. Open year-round on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9962 Wilcox Street, Saint Francisville, LA 70775
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