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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Beauregard Memorial Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education
600 South Pine Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
Bicycling the Back Trails and Tips to Trail Riding
23135 Highway 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448
Bienville Medical Center WIC Breastfeeding Support
1285 Pine Street, Suite 102, Arcadia, LA 71101
BEAM (Glory Church)
Community-based blood pressure monitoring screening site providing onsite blood pressure screenings, health education resources and referrals to clinical support to ensure follow-up care. This program aims to increase the number of community-clinical linkages within communities and throughout our state in order to improve chronic disease prevention, care and management for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension and …
US-80, Monroe, LA 71203
BEAM (Living Water Ministry International)
Community-based blood pressure monitoring screening site providing onsite blood pressure screenings, health education resources and referrals to clinical support to ensure follow-up care. This program aims to increase the number of community-clinical linkages within communities and throughout our state in order to improve chronic disease prevention, care and management for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension and …
645 US-80, Monroe, LA 71203
BEAM (New Living Word Ministries)
Community-based blood pressure monitoring screening site providing onsite blood pressure screenings, health education resources and referrals to clinical support to ensure follow-up care. This program aims to increase the number of community-clinical linkages within communities and throughout our state in order to improve chronic disease prevention, care and management for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension and …
1900 W Barnett Springs Ave, Ruston, LA 71270
BEAM (The Word Baptist Church)
Community-based blood pressure monitoring screening site providing onsite blood pressure screenings, health education resources and referrals to clinical support to ensure follow-up care. This program aims to increase the number of community-clinical linkages within communities and throughout our state in order to improve chronic disease prevention, care and management for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension and …
9383 Syble Dr, Bastrop, LA 71220
BEAM (Union Valley Baptist Church)
Community-based blood pressure monitoring screening site providing onsite blood pressure screenings, health education resources and referrals to clinical support to ensure follow-up care. This program aims to increase the number of community-clinical linkages within communities and throughout our state in order to improve chronic disease prevention, care and management for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension and …
Union Church Rd, Baskin, LA 71219
Beanbag Baseball
FREE Beanbag Baseball held every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Must be age 60+ to attend.
706 Bearkat Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
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Beauregard Memorial Hospital Diabetes and Nutrition Education
Beauregard Memorial Hospital offers a free Diabetes Education and Nutrition Class that offers a multitude of information for newly diagnosed diabetics, long-term diabetics, caregivers, and persons with intent to learn more about nutritional value. A nutritionally-balanced and diabetic-friendly meal is served at each class. Visit the website for more information!
600 South Pine Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
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Beekman Charter School Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at Beekman Charter School in Bastrop, LA.
15190 A M Baker Road, Bastrop, LA 71220
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Beginner PIckleball Program
This on-going program at the Greenwood Community Park Tennis Center is for youth ages 10 and older or adult beginners who want to learn the game of pickleball. Walk-ins accepted Mondays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $2 per person per class.
13350 LA-19, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
Cost: $2
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Beginning of Knowledge, LLC
Community-based blood pressure monitoring screening site providing onsite blood pressure screenings, health education resources and referrals to clinical support to ensure follow-up care. This program aims to increase the number of community-clinical linkages within communities and throughout our state in order to improve chronic disease prevention, care and management for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension and …
200 W Willow St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Behavioral Health Clinic
St. Bernard Community Health Center offers a Behavioral Health Clinic that is open to all community members. The clinic provides behavioral health and substance abuse services to persons of all ages, regardless of ability to pay or health insurance status. Clinic Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
8050 West Judge Perez Drive, Suite 1300, Chalmette, LA 70043
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Belle Ami Beauty Bar
Community-based blood pressure monitoring program.
195 Amy Road, Opelousas, LA 70570
Belle Chasse Community Health Center
Belle Chasse 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 …
8200 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
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Benton Farmers’ Market
Benton Farmers’ Market provides a viable, community-based market for the sale of high quality, locally grown produce. The market promotes gardening, farming and the production of food items and agricultural goods to promote healthy lifestyles. The market offers fresh fruits and vegetables to give your family health options! Visit the website for current market dates: http://www.bentonlafarmersmarket.com/. Directions: Benton …
495 Simpson Street, Benton, LA 71006
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Bereaved Parents of CENLA-BPUSA Support Group
6-7 p.m. in the Serenity Room in the Cabrini Mediplex across the street from the hospital on Masonic Drive. This is an on-going support group for parents and grandparents whose child has died. Bereaved Parents Support Group has trained outreach volunteers who are available to newly grieving parents or grandparents or Adult Siblings. This group is …
3347 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
Bicycling the Back Trails and Tips to Trail Riding
The Bike Path owner David Moeller shares his life-time passion and expertise with tips to riding the trails for the biking enthusiast and guiding you through the back trails of Northlake Nature Center’s 8+ miles of pure nature landscape delight! Explore the back trails and discover why trail riding is becoming an exciting alternative to bike riding …
23135 Highway 190 East, Mandeville, LA 70448
Cost: $5
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Bienville Medical Center WIC Breastfeeding Support
One of the primary goals of the Louisiana WIC program is to improve the health status of infants by encouraging WIC mothers to breastfeed their infants. Since its beginning in 1974, the WIC program continues to promote breastfeeding as the optimal feeding choice for most infants. The gift of breastfeeding will provide a healthy start for your …
1285 Pine Street, Suite 102, Arcadia, LA 71101
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Big Creek Walking Trail
The Sicily Island Hills Wildlife Management Area is bisected by Big Creek. There are three marked trails within the wildlife management area. The two trails north of Big Creek are the St. Marys Falls Nature Trail and the strenuous, seven-mile Big Creek Hiking Nature Trail. The trail south of Big Creek is the Rock Falls Trail. These trails are open …
Highway 915, Sicily Island, LA 71368
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Big Ned’s Barber Shop
Community-based blood pressure monitoring program.
711 East Laurel Avenue, Eunice, LA 70535
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Club
All Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers Welcome! 2nd Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. *Dates/Times subject to change. FREE mother-led breastfeeding support. Enjoy fellowship, sisterhood and support. Bring your baby, older children, and supportive partner. Share your breastfeeding experiences and learn from other mothers in a welcoming community setting. Also enjoy a FREE meal and door prizes!
2920 Round Grove Lane, Shreveport, LA 71107
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