Community Resource Guide
Well-Ahead Louisiana Community Resource Guide
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Ochsner Diabetes Care Management Program – North Shore
100 Medical Center Drive, Slidell, LA 70461
Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza
2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 890, New Orleans, LA 70115
Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Jefferson Highway
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Kenner
200 West Esplanade Avenue, Suite 703A, Kenner, LA 70065
Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – New Orleans
1401 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Slidell
2750 Gause Boulevard East, Slidell, LA 70461
Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – West Bank
2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Terrytown, LA 70056
Ochsner Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support – Lafayette
4212 West Congress Street, Suite 1850, Lafayette, LA 70506
Our Lady of the Lake Diabetes & Nutrition Center
2041Silverside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Medical Center DSMES
510 East Stoner Avenue, Suite 120, Shreveport LA 71101
Rapides Regional Medical Center Diabetes Management Classes
211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Sabine Comprehensive’s Diabetes Prevention Program
1050 North Robinson Street, Many, LA 71449
Sankofa Community Development Corporation: Prevent Type 2 Lifestyle Program
5200 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
Smart Portions: A Healthy Weight Program
1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans LA 70112
Ochsner Diabetes Care Management Program – North Shore
Ochsner Health System host’s a Diabetes Care Management Program located in Slidell. This program works to educate community members on diabetes prevention and assists patients to better manage their diabetes by living a healthy life. A Physician’s referral is necessary for the Program.
100 Medical Center Drive, Slidell, LA 70461
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Ochsner Diabetes Empowerment Program
Ochsner’s Diabetes Empowerment Program is an intensive, one-on-one approach to helping individual’s achieve their diabetes goals. The program involves visits with a Nurse Practitioner and a Diabetes Educator, each specializing in advanced diabetes management. This team of professionals works very closely with participants to obtain control of their diabetes in partnership with their primary care doctor. …
2005 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70002
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza
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 …
2820 Napoleon Avenue, Suite 890, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Belle Meade
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 …
605 Lapalco Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70056
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Jefferson Highway
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 …
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Kenner
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 …
200 West Esplanade Avenue, Suite 703A, Kenner, LA 70065
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – New Orleans
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 …
1401 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Slidell
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 …
2750 Gause Boulevard East, Slidell, LA 70461
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – Summa
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 …
9001 Summa Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Ochsner Diabetes Management Program – West Bank
Ochsner’s Diabetes Management Center, accredited by the American Diabetes Association, is hosting a diabetes management class in Belle Chasse. This diabetes management program works to inform community member’s about the disease, prevent individuals from developing diabetes, and help those living with diabetes to manage it to the best of their abilities so they can live as healthfully as possible and avoid …
2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Terrytown, LA 70056
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Ochsner Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support – Lafayette
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 …
4212 West Congress Street, Suite 1850, Lafayette, LA 70506
Our Lady of the Angels Diabetes Education Program
Our Lady of the Angels Diabetes Education Program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association. The program is designed to help you gain control of your diabetes through education, nutrition and exercise. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, our team of certified diabetic educators, registered nurses and registered dieticians can …
433 Plaza Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
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Our Lady of the Lake Diabetes & Nutrition Center
Our Lady of the Lake’s Diabetes & Nutrition Center is a leader in the treatment of adult and pediatric diabetes and nutrition disorders. The center provides comprehensive programs including diabetes self-management training and medical nutrition therapy. Diabetes Self-Management Training Program (DSMT) is provided to clients with all types of Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, secondary and gestational) …
2041Silverside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Medical Center DSMES
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 …
510 East Stoner Avenue, Suite 120, Shreveport LA 71101
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Pointe Coupee Nutrition Program
The Pointe Coupee Nutrition Program provides a complete education/training experience based on the needs of the patient and the recommendations of the physician. Medical Nutrition Therapy Services consider the needs of patients with chronic disease like diabetes, renal impairment and heart disease. Services include weight management for adults and pediatrics, blood pressure management, cholesterol management, healthy …
350 Hospital Road, New Roads, LA 70760
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Rapides Regional Medical Center Diabetes Management Classes
Rapides Regional Medical Center offers free diabetes management classes held monthly from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Medical Terrace Auditorium (located on the lower level of the hospital). Call 318-769-4440 or register online at rapidesregional.com.
211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Sabine Comprehensive’s Diabetes Prevention Program
Learn how you can prevent or delay your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes through Sabine Comprehensive Health Clinic’s Diabetes Prevention Program! Call 318-256-8150 for more information on how you can join for in-person weekly classes.
1050 North Robinson Street, Many, LA 71449
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Sankofa Community Development Corporation: Prevent Type 2 Lifestyle 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 …
5200 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
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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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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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