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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University Medical Center New Orleans Diabetes Self Management
2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Washington Community Health Center Diabetes Education
2807 South Columbia Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Diabetes Education Program
701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
West Jefferson Medical Center National Diabetes Prevention Program
1121 Medical Center Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
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 Hospital Diabetes Education Services
500 Rue de la Vie, Suite 515, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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
University Health Conway Diabetes Education Program
The mission of this program is to facilitate all aspects of diabetes self-care by providing continuous teaching, support and follow-up. The program consists of three classes scheduled approximately one month apart followed by an individual session once a year thereafter. Group classes are three hours in length. Each individual session is 30 minutes long. Patients …
4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
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University Hospital And Clinics
University Hospital & Clinics (UHC) was recently named an accredited diabetes education program by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE), a National Accredited Organization (NAO), certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This will allow people with diabetes in and around Lafayette increased access to high-quality diabetes education services. Diabetes self-management …
2390 West Congress Street, Lafayette, LA 70506
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University Medical Center New Orleans Diabetes Self Management
Diabetes Self-Management is an ADA Certified Program, which consists of a 3 part series patient education program (10 hours) and annual follow up (2 hours). The topics include Diabetes Basics, Diabetes Concept and Diabetes Life. Diabetic patients may attend this self-management group education series by primary care provider referral.
2000 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Washington Community Health Center Diabetes Education
Washington Community Health Center offers Diabetes Education classes for diabetic patients to receive information about healthier living. Anne Baudier, RN, with Healthy Blue provides education and resources to participants to assist with improving their health. Classes are held every third Thursday of the month. Please call first. Healthy Blue also offers lunch, snacks, and resources to assist with improving overall health. FREE Lunch and Learn for Participants
2807 South Columbia Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
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West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Diabetes Education Program
The West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (WCCH) Diabetes Education Program is available to those recently diagnosed with diabetes, those who have had the disease for years, as well as pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The program is accredited through the American Diabetes Association and is staffed with a certified diabetes educator. It provides patients with …
701 Cypress Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
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West Jefferson Medical Center National Diabetes Prevention Program
West Jefferson Medical Center’s National Diabetes Prevention Program groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a month for 6 months to maintain healthy lifestyle changes. During each session, your lifestyle coach will teach a lesson and lead a group discussion. For example, you will learn to eat healthy, add physical activity to …
1121 Medical Center Boulevard, Marrero, LA 70072
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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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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 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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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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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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