Healthy Blue Louisiana

Today Healthy Blue Louisiana, Capital Area Transit System (CATS) & Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center hosted its 11th annual community health fair at the CATS bus terminal. A combined total of 70 attendees received a flu shot, Covid and/or cancer screening and that was our purpose driven moment of serving! Rashad D Bristo Daphne Woodly Brittny Soteropulos J. Renea Austin-Duffin, MPA, FACCC Danielle Mack, CFRE Scott Miller, APR Theo Richard Louisiana Department of Health Until next year continue to actively participate in your health!! Oh BTW—Rashad and I received our flu/Covid shot while at our community.

Come out to the Inclusive Halloween Party hosted by Autism Society of Greater New Orleans in Westwego tomorrow (10/19) from 11am to 2pm! DRLA advocates will host a booth with goodies and helpful info--make sure to stop by! More information below: Westwego Farmers Market 484 Sala Ave Westwego, LA 70095 Free Admission provided by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust. Presented by Healthy Blue Louisiana. This event will be inclusive of all dietary restrictions, sensory needs, and age of trick-or treaters. Costumes are encouraged but not required! The event will also include: • Resources and community organizations • Free Admission! • Inclusive Halloween fun! • Booths required to have both food and non-food treats available

Join us Saturday for the 6th Amnual Community Health & Wellness Expo sponsored by Ochsner LSU Health & Healthy Blue Louisiana! FREE ADMISSION ‼️ Monroe Civic Center Arena August 3, 2024 10am - 2pm PREMIER SPONSOR: Aetna, a CVS Health Company #CHWE #CHWE2024

Recently, Tita Stewart, Staff Vice President, Medicaid Growth and Engagement, was a guest on the Happy & Healthy podcast with Jeanine Amapola. Tita spoke about myhealthbenefitfinder.com, our tool designed to help ease the process of finding coverage and benefits. You can check out Tita’s interview on the June 11th episode .

6th Annual Community Health and Wellness Expo Back-to-School Edition is an exciting event designed to promote healthy living and prepare families for the upcoming school year. The event will include free health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose levels, and more. On-site consultations with healthcare professionals, including doctors, nutritionists, and wellness coaches. Live fitness and wellness classes such as yoga and Zumba. Information on various health topics like nutrition, mental health, and stress management. Special focus on back-to-school wellness, including sleep hygiene, balanced diets, and managing school-related stress. Fun and educational activities for children, including games and crafts. Information and resources for parents on keeping kids active and healthy. A variety of vendors displaying health and wellness products, services, and resources. Opportunities to learn about local health-focused businesses and community resources. Inspirational talks from health and wellness experts, educators, and community leaders. Exciting giveaways, raffles, and door prizes for attendees. A chance to connect with like-minded individuals, community organizations, and local businesses focused on health and wellness. This expo is designed to be a comprehensive resource for families as they prepare for the new school year, providing tools, knowledge, and support to foster a healthier and happier community. For vendor and sponsorship information, contact: katrinabranson@gmail.com 318-791-5074 (texts welcome)

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🎉Today marks the second anniversary of our food pantry, The Store at #MyBRCC. We are proud to serve our students and help remove barriers, like food insecurity, that can impact their ability to be successful. Some items regularly stocked are canned foods, freezer items, assorted snacks, peanut butter, jelly, rice, beans, pasta, grits, drinks, and other non-perishable food items. The Store is open weekdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is located in the Bienvenue Student Center, Room 152, on the Mid City Campus. For more information about food assistance or specific items, contact thestore@mybrcc.edu or apply online at https://rb.gy/tpo9ov. #BRFoodBank Healthy Blue Louisiana #foodpantry

Dr. Christy Valentine Theard, MD, MBA, Healthy Blue Louisiana plan President danced for an incredible cause last evening along with her professional partner Donald Jones Jr., benefiting the Big Buddy Program . Dancing for Big Buddy 2024 was a huge success and our community is grateful for its impact!!

We are thrilled to announce a generous $400,000 gift from Healthy Blue Louisiana in support of Give.Love.Xavier Day! Healthy Blue has been a champion of Xavier University of Louisiana, especially in our quest to work towards equitable outcomes in healthcare. This extraordinary donation was facilitated by alumnus Christy Valentine Theard ’96, President and CEO of Healthy Blue Louisiana. “At Healthy Blue, we deeply value the power of education and the ripple effect it has in empowering communities. We believe in relentlessly driving health equity forward to ensure quality healthcare becomes a reality for all Louisiana citizens,” Theard said. Healthy Blue is investing in creating scholarships for Xavier students. Over the past two years, they have invested nearly $200,000 in rural health scholarships for our students. The $400,000 gift is a renewed commitment to creating more endowed scholarships to fortify a more diverse and equitable healthcare workforce. “This additional contribution signifies our commitment to fostering a new generation of healthcare professionals who will bridge the gaping hole of health inequity. And we thank Xavier University because their partnership and alignment gives us an impactful path to achieving this goal,” Theard said. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Healthy Blue Louisiana for their unwavering support of #GLX2024. We are honored to have you as a partner in our mission. It’s not too late to make your gift. Join Healthy Blue in supporting GLX Day by clicking the link below or visiting our Bio: Givelove.XULA.EDU #SupportTheLegacy #GLX2024 #XULAAlumni #XULA1925 Follow us on our social media platforms @XULAALUMNI to stay up to date on all things #GLX2024! Healthy Blue Louisiana