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 – Bossier
2400 Hospital Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Pierremont
8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115
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 Center for Wellness Tobacco Cessation
9637 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Woman’s Hospital Diabetes Prevention Program
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
West Ouachita Senior Center
The West Ouachita Senior Center, Inc. (WOSC), a non-profit United Way Agency, was established in 1980 and successfully administers community supportive services for seniors (60+), which enhance dignity and support independence. Health and Wellness activities are designed to provide preventive health screenings for seniors which improve overall health, mental, and social well-being, therefore reducing the …
1800 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
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Westwego Farmer’s Market
The Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market prepares foods, seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh yard eggs, candles, handmade soaps, jelly, plants, crafts and handcrafted jewelry. Open seasonally from March-October one Friday per month from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
484 Sala Avenue, Westwego, LA 70094
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White Oaks Senior Apartments Community Garden
Southern University Agricultural Research & Extension Center has a community garden located at the White Oaks Senior Apartments in Oak Grove, LA.
600 Hospital Road, Oak Grove, LA 71263
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Wild Pop Up Group Bicycle Rides
Wild Pop Up Bicycle Rides will be riding through out the Northshore. Various days and times are available. These are leisurely paced rides, round trip 8 or 16 miles.
Covington, LA
2600 Kings Highway Shreveport, LA 71103
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Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Bossier
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 …
2400 Hospital Drive, Bossier City, LA 71111
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Willis-Knighton Outpatient Diabetes Education Program – Pierremont
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 …
8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA 71115
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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 Center for Wellness Tobacco Cessation
When you GEAUX smoke-free, you are making a step towards a healthier life. Our Smoking Cessation Program* at Woman’s Center for Wellness is designed to support you throughout your quit journey and help you stay smoke-free for good. When you join our program, you will receive: Check-ins are free and may be 1:1 or with …
9637 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Woman’s Diabetic Center
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 311, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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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 Prevention Program
Woman’s Hospital will be offering the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) beginning in September. If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes or know you are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, learn how the DPP can help you! Open to women who meet the criteria. Costs for program participation varies based on patients’ individual …
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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