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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Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Shreveport
2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71103
Woman’s Center for Wellness Diabetes Prevention Program
9637 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Woman’s Hospital Diabetes Education Services
500 Rue de la Vie, Suite 515, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Women’s & Children’s Hospital Breastfeeding Class
4600 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508
Woodworth Community Health Center Diabetes Prevention Program
9372 Highway 165, Woodworth, LA 71485
Woodworth Community Health Center Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
9372 Highway 165, Woodworth, LA 71485
YMCA of the Capital Area Diabetes Prevention
350 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Shreveport
The Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education. We are proud of this commitment to quality, a reflection of our 25 years of supporting patient needs. Our staff of knowledgeable health professionals provides you with a comprehensive, personalized education plan. Our nurses and dietitians are Certified …
2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Winn Farmers’ Market
The Winn Farmers’ Market is where the locals go for the freshest produce, much of it grown right in Winn parish! In one convenient location, you can support local farmers and take home healthy, nutritious vegetables and fruit. Open May-August on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
119 West Main Street, Room 108, Winnfield, LA 71483
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WISEWOMAN Program
The WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for WOMen Across the Nation) program helps women understand and reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke and provides services to help promote lasting heart-healthy lifestyles. WISEWOMAN offers expanded screening services to the Women enrolled in the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program. Specifically those within the age range …
2015 Fairfield Avenue, Suite 2-B Shreveport, LA 71104
WISEWOMAN Program
The WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for WOMen Across the Nation) program helps women understand and reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke and provides services to help promote lasting heart-healthy lifestyles. WISEWOMAN offers expanded screening services to the Women enrolled in the Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program. Specifically those within the age …
310 West Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270
Woman’s Center for Wellness Diabetes Prevention Program
The Diabetes Prevention Program is a research-based program that educates individuals on how to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes with positive lifestyle changes like healthy eating and exercise. Program Qualifications: 18 years or older BMI>25 No previous diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes One of the following: Blood test results …
9637 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Woman’s Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group
Woman’s Hospital is committed to helping you give your baby the best possible start in life. This breastfeeding support group is devised to help mothers and babies learn from a certified lactation nurse and other moms about their own successes and challenges with breastfeeding. Attendees will walk away with new ideas and techniques to try …
100 Woman’s Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Woman’s Hospital Diabetes Education Services
Woman’s Diabetes Education Services are certified by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) as a Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program. It provides children, adolescents and adults (both men and women) with access to comprehensive educational and supportive services provided by Diabetes educators, including a certified diabetic educator and Registered dietitians. As part of our DSME program, patients will …
500 Rue de la Vie, Suite 515, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Woman’s Hospital Lactation Support
The Woman’s Hospital provides free lactation phone consultation and troubleshooting advice from a registered nurse all day every day to the whole community by calling their WARMLINE. Woman’s board certified lactation consultants and nurses with advanced breastfeeding education provide all mothers with information on breastfeeding along with the knowledge and skills necessary to give their …
100 Woman’s Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Women of Wellness Yoga Class
The Glenwood Women of Wellness (WOW) Yoga class is a Yoga fitness class that is held on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The total cost for a 6 visit Punch Card is $30. Class size is limited and each participant is responsible for bringing a yoga mat, yoga strap and bottle of water. Use the flexibility of the punch card …
102 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291
Cost: 30.00
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Women’s & Children’s Hospital Breastfeeding Class
Hosted by Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, this class gives the expectant mother an overview of breastfeeding. The class covers many topics, such as nursing for the first time, appropriate techniques, anatomy/physiology and prevention of breastfeeding problems. Attendance is encouraged prior to delivery. Fathers or significant others are welcome. Classes are offered on various Monday …
4600 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508
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Woodworth Community Health Center Diabetes Prevention Program
Learn how you can prevent and/or delay your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes through Woodworth Community Health Center’s Diabetes Prevention Program! Call (318) 484-9588 for more information on how you can join for in-person weekly classes.
9372 Highway 165, Woodworth, LA 71485
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Woodworth Community Health Center Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
Join Woodworth Community Health Center’s Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support program to learn how to manage your Type 2 Diabetes. This program will teach methods of managing your disease realistically in your daily life. Call (318) 484-9588 for more information on how to join!
9372 Highway 165, Woodworth, LA 71485
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WW (Weight Watchers)
WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers) promotes healthy habits that work for real life. The WW workshops are designed to help people reach all their wellness goals, not just weight loss—whether that means eating better, moving more, developing a positive mindset, focusing on weight, or all of the above, WW is for everyone! The focus …
701 Metairie Road, Suite 2 a 108, Metairie, LA 70005
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YMCA of the Capital Area Diabetes Prevention
Based on effective efforts researched by the National Institutes of Health, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program will help you learn about and adopt the healthy eating and physical activity habits that have been proven to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Through the program you will receive support and encouragement from both a …
350 South Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Cost: 350
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Yoga in the Park
Yoga in the Park is a FREE health and wellness program for aduts that occurs the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. As a yoga studio, The Space Yoga Studio strives to provide opportunities for the community of Lafayette to experience yoga as often as possible. …
2913 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Yoga in the Sculpture Garden
NOMA (New Orleans Museum of Art), in collaboration with the East Jefferson Wellness Center, offers wellness classes every Saturday morning and Monday evening. On Mondays at 6 p.m., East Jefferson Wellness Center instructor Terry Rappold leads relaxing Tai Chi exercises in various art galleries at NOMA. Then at 8 a.m. on Saturdays, join us for …
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, LA 70124
Cost: 5.00
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Yoga Workshops
The West Baton Rouge Museum is hosting a once a month yoga workshop on the last Tuesday of each month at from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. All ages, shapes, sizes, skill levels are welcome, including first timers. Bring a yoga mat, wear comfy clothes, and don’t eat an hour before class. Come learn about …
845 North Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, LA 70767
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Your Battle With Food and Weight
Free group related to normalizing the constant battle between food, weight, body image, stress, and more. Covered by private insurance and Medicaid. Group meets Tuesdays at noon.
5475 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Zachary Farmers’ Market
Area farmers are bring fresh produce to the Zachary Farmers’ Market! Fresh fruit and vegetables help you prepare healthy meals for you and your family. Open year-round on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4700 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791
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Zumba with the Mayor
All ages, all body types and all folks are invited to join Mayor Mark for the most fun, non-judgemental of all exercise classes. Registration is open for Zumba with the Mayor every Sunday. This free class is open to the public and all levels of experience and abilities—it’s about moving and having fun while improving …
100 West 23rd Avenue, Covington, LA 70433
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