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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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Delhi Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Program

407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA 71232

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Delta Elementary Community Garden

7661 Mer Rouge-Collinston Highway, Mer Rouge, LA 71261

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Delta Farmers Market

405 Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373

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DePaul Community Health Centers Tobacco Cessation Counseling

5630 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127

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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-New Orleans

4700 South I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA 70001

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DeRidder Farmers Market

206 North Washington Street, DeRidder, LA 70634

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DeSoto Farmers Market

10117 Highway 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032

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DeSoto Healthcare Center: Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. Diabetes Prevention Program

7356 Highway 509, Mansfield, LA 71052

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Diabetes Assessment and Management Center

1560 Irving Place, Shreveport, LA 71101

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Diabetes Direction

P. O. Box 566, Oakdale, LA 71463

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Dining With Diabetes Classes

1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans, LA 70112

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Discounted Dental Care

11990 Jackson Street, Clinton, LA 70722

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DMS Diabetes Education Program

10 Commerce Court, New Orleans, LA 70123

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Drop in Fridays for Breastfeeding Moms

3457 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70471

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Duncan Park

1311 Arlington Street, Ruston, LA 71270

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Dynamic Dimensions Nutrition and Wellness Classes

545 Cyper Street, Sulphur, LA 70663

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East Jefferson General Hospital Diabetes Management Classes

4200 Houma Boulevard, 6th Floor, Metairie, LA 70006

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Eat Fit Restaurants

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EBRP Main Library Farmers Market

7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Edgar Walking Trail

Benjamin Drive, Marksville, LA 71351

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Delhi Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Program

Diabetes Self-Management Education Are you at risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Click here to take a simple risk test. Our AADE Nationally Recognized Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to help those with diabetes gain and/or maintain control of their diabetes and to feel good about themselves while doing so. Program participants can choose from either monthly group sessions, individual …

407 Cincinnati Street, Delhi, LA 71232
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Delta Farmers Market

Buy fresh fruits and vegetables at your local farmers’ market!  Fresh produce helps you prepare healthy meals for you and your family. Open from June through the 1st Freeze, every Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at the Old Courthouse.

405 Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
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DePaul Community Health Centers Tobacco Cessation Counseling

In partnership with the Smoking Cessation Trust, DePaul Community Health Centers is now offering patients free help to quit smoking. Take advantage of free prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, supportive services conducted either individually or in a group, and visits with a physician or nurse practitioner to aid you in quitting smoking. Trained professionals will work …

5630 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance-New Orleans

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of New Orleans, an official chapter of DBSA in Chicago, is hosting a volunteer run peer support group.  The group meets at Tulane Lakeside Hospital cafeteria on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.  People living with depression and/or bipolar disorder, and their friends and family are encouraged to take part …

4700 South I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA 70001
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DeRidder Farmers Market

DeRidder Farmers Market provides a link between the DeRidder community and area growers and producers, and an enjoyable venue for purchasing fresh, local food directly from the grower. DeRidder Farmers Market ensures local consumers have a opportunity for fresh, healthy food which is harvested nearby. The DeRidder Farmers Market is open, weather permitting, 7 days a …

206 North Washington Street, DeRidder, LA 70634
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DeSoto Farmers Market

DeSoto Farmers Market is a central place for small family farms or other individuals from around the Desoto Parish area to sell/ buy fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers and certain value added goods such as jelly, honey, home crafts etc. Open from May through July from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

10117 Highway 171, Grand Cane, LA 71032
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Diabetes Assessment and Management Center

Diabetes Assessment and Management Center offers a comprehensive assessment to help you and your doctor gain important measure for your health, along with the tools to manage your lifestyle.  We analyze a variety of measure to give you a clear, accurate picture of your diabetes or pre-diabetes – all in under two hours.   List …

1560 Irving Place, Shreveport, LA 71101
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Diabetes Direction

Diabetes Direction offers free classes on nutrition for people with diabetes Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, our fitness facilities are available for no cost once per week for people with diabetes and we make referrals to partner organizations!

P. O. Box 566, Oakdale, LA 71463

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Dining With Diabetes Classes

Dining with Diabetes is a four-part educational series on diabetes that helps adults at risk for type 2 diabetes, who are pre-diabetic or who have diabetes, and their families/caregivers learn how to manage their condition through menu planning, carbohydrate counting, portion control, and label reading. Participants have the opportunity to sample healthful foods using the …

1300 Perdido Street, Suite BW15, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Discounted Dental Care

RKM Primary Care Clinic in Clinton provides discounted or free dental care services with a sliding fee schedule. Proof of income must be presented at the time of your appointment to receive discounted services. Services include dental exams, cleanings, filings, crowns, dentures, partials, bridges and extractions. An appointment is needed prior to receiving an appointment. Clinic hours are Monday …

11990 Jackson Street, Clinton, LA 70722
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DMS Diabetes Education Program

The DMS Diabetes education program is accredited by American Association of Diabetes Educator’s Diabetes Education Accreditation Program (DEAP). This accreditation means that it meets the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management. The program focuses on the AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors which are healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks. Certified diabetes …

10 Commerce Court, New Orleans, LA 70123
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Drop in Fridays for Breastfeeding Moms

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Community Wellness Center is happy to announce “Drop in Fridays for Breastfeeding Moms.” Staff members are available to discuss and help with any issues you may be experiencing with breastfeeding. Just drop in for help! Services are provided by an Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice Certified Lactation Counselor. Hours are …

3457 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70471
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Duncan Park

Duncan Park consists of approximately 12 acres of open play areas as well as athletic facilities. All of it is interspersed among pecan, oak and bald cypress trees. The facility includes a variety of amenities for all ages: One pavilion (available for reservations) One playground with shade structures One open playground One basketball court One …

1311 Arlington Street, Ruston, LA 71270
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Dynamic Dimensions Nutrition and Wellness Classes

Dynamic Dimensions offers nutrition and wellness classes to help participants develop a better relationship with food and exercise.  Based on the concepts of intuitive eating, as well as exercise and strategies for sticking to a plan, this 12 week program will cover things such as how to “clean” up your kitchen (clean eating concept), grocery …

545 Cyper Street, Sulphur, LA 70663
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East Jefferson General Hospital Diabetes Management Classes

The Diabetes Management Center offers education in both individual and group settings. Diabetes Dynamics classes, Diabetes Basics, and community health fairs are available to the community. Diabetes Dynamics is a two-class course that meets once a month that teaches the basics of diabetes management, nutrition, foot care, exercise goal setting and motivation.

4200 Houma Boulevard, 6th Floor, Metairie, LA 70006
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Eat Fit Restaurants

The Baton Rouge Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BRAND) and Healthy BR have partnered with Ochsner Eat Fit to promote nutritious and delicious options at local restaurants that will support Healthy BR’s overall initiative “to build a healthier Baton Rouge for all.” Check the website for local restaurants that offer healthy menu options when dining out.

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EBRP Main Library Farmers Market

Red Stick Farmers mission is to build a healthy and strong local food system; to increase sustainability of independent local farmers, fishers and food producers; and to foster stewardship of land and community through public markets. Open seasonally (weather permitting) on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Edgar Walking Trail

Edgar Walking Trail is located on Benjamin Drive in Marksville, and the property is maintained by the City of Marksville.  The walking trail is open for community use daily from daylight to dusk.

Benjamin Drive, Marksville, LA 71351

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