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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St. Landry Parish Health Unit Blood Pressure Screenings
308 West Bloch Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
St. Landry Parish Health Unit Nutrition Education
308 West Bloch Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
St. Martinville Creole Market
Evangeline Boulevard and Main Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
St. Tammany Community Health Center Diabetes Education Classes
501 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70458
St. Tammany Parish Hospital Cancer Screenings
1203 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Education
1202 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish Hospital Tobacco Cessation Classes
16300 Highway 1085, Covington, LA 70433
Tangipahoa Community Health Center Diabetes Education Classes
43251 Phyllis Ann Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
St. John the Baptist Parish Parks and Recreation
St. James Parish Parks and Recreation offers countless opportunities for physical activity! From swimming pools and gymnasiums to organized sports, there’s an opportunity for all ages. For information on swimming pool hours during the summer, visit the St. James Parish Parks and Recreation website. Organized sports for youth and adults are available year round. Visit …
200 Regala Park Drive, Reserve, LA 70084
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St. Joseph Tailgate Market
St. Joseph Tailgate Market provides a link between the St. Joseph community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. Farmer’s Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. Open from May-September on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to …
402 Levee Street, St. Joseph, LA 71366
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St. Landry Farmers’ Market
You can discover bounties of homegrown fruits, vegetables, preserves and jellies, and more. You’ll find great local produce like squash, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, eggplant, kale, leeks, potatoes, garlic, okra, green onions, green beans, sweet corn, and berries to name a few! Open April-November on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
828 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
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St. Landry Parish Health Unit Blood Pressure Screenings
The St. Landry Parish Health Unit offers blood pressure screenings to detect patients who suffer from hypertension. These screenings measure the pressure existing in the large arteries at the height of a pulse wave and identify individuals whose blood pressure is higher than normal. Patients with high blood pressure are likely susceptible to strokes and other …
308 West Bloch Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
St. Landry Parish Health Unit Nutrition Education
The St. Landry Parish Health Unit offers nutrition education programs that provide information concerning the basic principles of healthful eating, food handling, food preparation and shopping skills. Classes also include information about the basic food groups, vitamin and mineral requirements, the relationship of nutrition to the preservation of good health and the prevention of illness, …
308 West Bloch Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
St. Martinville Creole Market
Saint Martinville Creole Farmers Market features non-commercial local vendors, who sell homegrown and hand made products, seafood, produce and arts and crafts. Fresh produce helps you make healthy meals for you and your family. Open May-December on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Evangeline Boulevard and Main Street, St. Martinville, LA 70582
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St. Tammany Community Health Center Diabetes Education Classes
St. Tammany 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 …
501 Robert Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70458
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St. Tammany Parish Hospital Cancer Screenings
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital brings free cancer screenings to the Northshore each year. With a mobile medical clinic, the Early Bird, screenings are offered to participants at times and locations convenient to them. Cancer screenings offered: Breast Colorectal Oral Prostate Skin
1203 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
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St. Tammany Parish Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Education
The St. Tammany Parish Hospital Diabetes Education Department provides diabetes self-management training and medical nutrition therapy for people with diabetes. Our team of Certified Diabetes Educators works closely with the referring physician to provide education and training to develop a treatment plan that fits your lifestyle. The Diabetes Self-Management Education Program is designed to help …
1202 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
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St. Tammany Parish Hospital Tobacco Cessation Classes
Living Tobacco Free 2017 is hosting an educational series for tobacco cessation. Are you willing to quit smoking within the next 20 days? Living Tobacco Free in 2017 can help! They will provide the tools and resources you need to be successful and quit permanently. Classes are offered each Wednesday for a total of six consecutive weeks. Light refreshments will be provided …
16300 Highway 1085, Covington, LA 70433
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Star Hill Church Farmers’ Market
Red Stick Mobile Farmers’ Market 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 seasonally (weather permitting) on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1400 North Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Stroke Support Group of Hammond
This free stroke support group offers support, socialization and education for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Meetings take place the last Monday of every month from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital located at 1900 S. Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, LA 70403. The support Group is co-sponsored by North Oaks Health …
1900 South Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, LA 70403
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Sulphur Farmer’s Market & Swap
Recurring monthly on the 4th Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tractor Supply parking lot.
340 West Cal Boulevard, Sulphur, LA 70663
Sunrise Saturdays in Sunset Farmers’ Market
The grounds at Water Oak Farms every Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Find fresh local produce in Sunset, Louisiana. Free Admission.
832 Napoleon Avenue, Sunset, LA 70584
Sycamore Acres
Locally grown fresh vegetables for purchase. Market dates are made available via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sycamore.farms. Produce delivery is offered.
222 Scallan Street, Cottonport, LA 71327
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Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions.
1112 West 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433
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Tai Chi/Chi Kung in the Park
East Jefferson General Hospital offers Tai Chi/Chi Kung classes in the Park on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Primary goals of Tai Chi/Chi Kung postures and movements are to increase awareness of the energy in the body and to learn how to generate, cultivate and move our bodies energy where we need it. These goals are achieved through stretching exercises, …
1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70124
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Tallulah Farmers’ Market
Find fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and so much more! Fresh produce helps you prepare healthy meals for you and your family. Open from May-December (except September) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
404 North Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
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Tangipahoa Community Health Center Diabetes Education Classes
Tangipahoa 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 …
43251 Phyllis Ann Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
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Teche Action Clinic Mental Health Services
If you or a loved one are suffering from behavioral health issues, Teche Action Clinic can provide the specialized care needed to improve your well-being. Teche Action Clinic’s team of specialists includes a board certified psychologist, licensed professional counselors and licensed clinical social workers. Behavioral health issues can affect anyone at every stage of life, …
1124 7th Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
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