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Join DePaul Community Health Centers, Tulane University and Louisiana’s Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Services on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine Street) to celebrate 50 years of WIC! The celebration includes activities for children, a DJ, line dancing, voting registration, multiple giveaways, and food resources for families. DCHC’s associates and vendors will provide guardians information about Louisiana's WIC program, Louisiana SUN Bucks, No Kid Hungry and more. See you there!

DePaul Community Health Centers (DCHC) is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) to distribute free groceries via a drive-thru food pantry this Friday, September 13, 2024. The event will take place at DCHC’s Carrollton Warehouse, located behind the Carrollton health center at 3201 Short Street, from 9 a.m. until all the food is gone. The food giveaway is held the second Friday of each month and is open to the public.

September is Suicide Awareness Month and DCHC wants you to know the signs that someone might be having suicidal ideations. If someone you know is withdrawing from friends, saying goodbye, giving away important items, taking dangerous risks or displaying extreme mood swings, they may be at risk. Call 911 immediately if someone is threatening to harm themselves or others. Also, click the link below to schedule an appointment with one of DCHC's Behavioral Health providers if you are experiencing depression, anxiety or mood swings. https://bit.ly/4a833NJ

Join DePaul Community Health Centers, Tulane University and Louisiana’s Women, Infants and Children’s (WIC) Services on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine Street) to celebrate 50 years of WIC. The celebration includes activities for children, a DJ, line dancing, voting registration, multiple giveaways, and food resources for families. DCHC’s associates and vendors will provide guardians information about Louisiana's WIC program, Louisiana SUN Bucks, No Kid Hungry and more! See you there.

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. DePaul Community Health Centers’ (DCHC) pediatrician, Dr. Marcella Houser, spoke with Great Day Louisiana’s (WWL-TV/CBS) Malik Mingo about the work DCHC conducts to assist guardians in creating a healthier lifestyle for children. Click the link below and skip to the 1:01 mark to watch this engaging interview, which features information about healthy food choices, simple and fun exercises and more for children. https://bit.ly/47ifVRp

Dwight “Tom” Vaughn joined DePaul Community Health Centers five months ago as the new PCP Service Line Leader. He works with leadership to strategically grow DePaul's PCP practice and specialty services through referrals, alliances, and initiatives developed for all patients in need of high-quality and compassionate health care. Tom will star in Rivertown Theatres’ production of the Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray. Performances happen September 13-19 at 325 Minor Street in Kenner, LA. Hairspray is described as a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do! Tracy's mom, Edna Turnblad, and her novelty store enthusiast husband, Wilbur Turnblad, played by Tom, proudly support their daughter's dream and become a part of the quest. Come out and enjoy Tom on stage! For ticket information, please click the link below. Break legs, Tom!

DCHC's Sophia L. Thomas will be at Nazareth Inn this on Monday, September 9, to discuss the benefits of having DCHC as a medical home, our unique understanding of the community, what primary care is and more. Review the flyer below and call 504-405-9527 for more information.

DePaul Community Health Centers’ Executive Director, Stephenie Joseph Marshall, MS, RDN, LDN, has been selected as a 2024 “Women of the Year” honoree by New Orleans CityBusiness. The Women of the Year award recognizes women whose dedication to success in business and contributions to the community have moved our region forward. Congratulations, Stephenie!

You've worked hard so now it's time to relax! We hope everyone has a fun and safe Labor Day. All DCHC locations are closed today. Normal hours of operation will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2.

Make sure to register for ADF's Champions FORE Health Golf Tournament, benefitting patients of DePaul Community Health Centers, before time runs out! Click the link below to learn more and to secure your spot for the event on October 15 at English Turn Golf & Country Club! https://bit.ly/3yNuZdi