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OCTOBER HEALTH FAIRS
We have partnered to table for the Mount Zion Baptist Church Annual Health Fair. The event will focus on connecting community residents to health screenings, lifesaving skills, fire safety and much more.
HEALTH FAIR | MOUNT ZION BAPTIST
October 3 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
100 2nd St. St. Rose, LA 70087
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
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AHL is providing several presentations including round table discussions throughout the month of October in partnership with the Mexican Consulate. These presentations will be at the Mexican Consulate. This year’s focus areas will highlight Children’s Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Cancer Awareness Education, Medicaid Updates, Education and signups, Chronic Illnesses, Human Trafficking Awareness & Health Screenings. We will be promoting AHL CHC’s, pharmacy, infusion, WIC and the many other AHL services and benefits. See below the presentations planned for this date.
HEALTH FAIR | CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS (AHL Introduction)
October 6 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS
901 Convention Center Blvd #119, New Orleans, LA 70130
AHL Introduction
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
October 6 Agenda– Live streaming
Location: Consulate
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM: AHL Presentation: AHL Intro & discussion about services, scheduling, screenings See AHL PP (feel free to update and script as accordingly)
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
10:00 – 10:20 AM: AHL Maternal Care Coordination: Discuss how the coordination process works/include benefits & give examples, discuss what happens after the birth and how to link back to AHL for pediatric services
Clarissa Cortinas (Access Health Louisiana)
10:30 -11:00 AM: AHL Perinatal Services: Education & benefits, discuss & include signs to look for, what happens after birth
BH Provider/Maria Norris – translation if needed (Access Health Louisiana)
11:00 – 11:05 AM: Raffle Basket Winner
11:10 – 12:30 PM: AHL Health Screenings & Scheduling
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AHL St Tammany Community Health Center is hosting for the Louisiana Healthcare Connections “Geaux Baby & Me” community baby shower .The Community Baby Shower is open to registered participants. There will be refreshments, fun & prizes.
HEALTH FAIR | GEAUX BABY & ME BABY SHOWER
October 8 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA | SLIDELL CHC
501 Robert Blvd. Slidell, LA 70458
Refreshments & Prizes
WE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON:
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
Complete survey for raffle entry
Register by phone: Text or call Jason Fontenelle at 985-228-2332
Register online: Scan the QR code with your phone camera or go to LHCC.RegFox.com/BabyShower-Slidel
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AHL is supporting the Que Pasa Metairie Event. This annual festival celebrates Hispanic heritage with music, food, dance, and art.
HEALTH FAIR | QUE PASA FEST
October 11 2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
QUE PASA FEST
3000 Downs Blvd. Metairie, LA 70003
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
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HEALTH FAIR | CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS (FB Live/ Podcast Medicaid Updates)
October 13 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS
901 Convention Center Blvd #119, New Orleans, LA 70130
Medicaid Updates
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
October 13– Agenda
9:30 AM – 9:40 AM: Discuss AHL Services, Insurances excepted & self-pay, no one is turned away. Share that all sites are certified Medicaid Application Centers & explain process for applying for Medicaid at sites, discuss documents that will be required to apply
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
9:45 -11:00 AM: “Dialogue” – Navigating New Medicaid Requirements/Q & A: Medicaid Changes, Work Requirements, Take Charge Program; discuss all new changes, qualifications, requirements, maintaining coverage, what to do if you lose coverage, navigating the process when applying for children & adults, available CMS Resources
Rachal Tabor (Humana Medicaid), Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana), Taffy Morrison (Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center – SWLAHEC), Scarlett Paniagua
11:15 – 12:30 PM: Medicaid Resource Tabling, Opportunities to Apply
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
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Access Health Louisiana will be supporting the “Whole Body Wellness Breast Cancer Awareness” event hosted by “John the Baptist Parish Library”, The purpose of the event is to bring awareness to breast health, wellness, and available resources.
HEALTH FAIR | WHOLE BODY WELLNESS – BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
October 14 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH LIBRARY
1482 Hwy. 44 Reserve, LA 70084
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
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HEALTH FAIR | CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS (Children’s Wellness)
October 15 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS
901 Convention Center Blvd #119, New Orleans, LA 70130
Children’s Health + Services
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
October 15– Agenda
Location: Consulate
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Cover Children Services at AHL School Based Health Center Access & standalone AHL CHCs: Sports physicals, Immunizations, Dental, Vision, WIC, Wellness visits (provide sports physicals flyer)
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
10:00 -10:30 AM: Importance of Children’s Wellness Checks, Understanding BMI & childhood Obesity, suggestive ways to address childhood obesity, nutrition & healthy habits, staying active
Dr. Greco?, Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
10:35 – 10:55 AM: WIC Presentation & Display (WIC tablecloth) set up, Discuss WIC, Benefits, Sign Up Opportunities
Janell Green? (Access Health Louisiana)
11:00 – 11:15 AM: Information overview only of Safe Sleep Program/Crib Safety Class & what will be discussed, How to Sign UP, Opportunity for FREE CRIB see attached pp for handouts
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Vaccine Disinformation Presentation
Eric Johnson (Louisiana Families for Vaccines), Maria Norris – Translator (Access Health Louisiana)
12:00 – 12:05 PM: Children’s Raffle Basket Winner
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HEALTH FAIR | CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS (Human Trafficking)
October 20 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS
901 Convention Center Blvd #119, New Orleans, LA 70130
Human Trafficking Awareness
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
October 20th – Agenda
Location: Consulate
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Discuss AHL Behavioral Health Services, emphasize AHL is a Safe Space, AHL can provide counseling & other resources for those in domestic abuse situations
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
10:00 -10:45 AM: Human Trafficking: Discuss indicators, grooming, how to report, statistics for adults and children in areas with highest cases, discuss places where it’s happening in places where you would least expect it, educational handouts, share advocacy group & support group information.
Jenna Lipscomb (Domestic Violence Coalition), Maria Norris – translator (Access Health Louisiana)
10:55 – 11:00 AM: Self Help Raffle Basket
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Health screenings, counseling scheduling offered
Maria Norria (Access Health Louisiana)
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HEALTH FAIR | CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS (Chronic Diseases)
October 21 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS
901 Convention Center Blvd #119, New Orleans, LA 70130
Chronic Diseases
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
October 21– Agenda
Location: Consulate
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Highlight importance of managing chronic illnesses such as hypertension & Diabetes; AHL can help with managing their care, ease of medication delivery to help with management of chronic illnesses through AHL pharmacy, include infusion services, Health Coach services, Emphasize AHL is a Safe Space and Medical Home Regardless of Citizenship”, AHL will not turn away uninsured
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
10:00 -10:45 AM: Focus topic day – Chronic Illnesses Hypertension & Diabetes: Ways to manage Hypertension, Diabetes, Cholesterol, Understanding your numbers, Updated Blood Pressure Chart display, A1C chart display, Lifestyle Changes- Diet/Exercising, (Eat More Color” food chart display), “Rethink Your Drink” GAME, The ABCs to Remember: A = A1C (check blood sugar regularly), B = Blood Pressure (check at every visit), C = Cholesterol (protect your heart). Benefits of a HEALTH COACH (promote AHL services), Benefits of Infusion services (promote AHL services)
Lucas Lopes Virtual?, (Access Health Louisiana), Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
10:45 – 11:00 AM: Lp(a) review video with group & discuss, complete survey, use lp(a)displays & handouts
Maria Norris/Lucas Lopes – Virtual? (Access Health Louisiana)
11:05 – 11:20 AM: Discuss AHL Infusion Services, location, Play Infusion Trivia for a chance to win a prize, offer to schedule
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
11:20 – 11:25 AM: Lp(a) Raffle Basket Winner
11:30 – 12:30 PM: Health Screenings, Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
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Access Health Louisiana has partnered to provide health screenings for the adult residents of St. Bernard Manor. This is for St Bernard Manor RESIDENTS ONLY.
HEALTH FAIR | ST. BERNARD MANOR (Private Event)
October 22 2026
8:30 am – 11:00 pm
ST. BERNARD MANOR
2400 Archbishop Hannon Blvd., Meraux, LA 70075
PRIVATE EVENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF ST. BERNARD MANOR ONLY
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
Access Health Louisiana has partnered to provide health screenings for the adult residents of Wynhoven Apartment which is right across the street from AHL EYE ASSOCIATES OF WEST JEFFERSON! The screening event is Friday, October 23, 8:30 – 11, set up is 7:30am. The event is dedicated to promoting the well-being of residents; this is for Wynhoven Apartment RESIDENTS ONLY, 4600 10th St., Marrero.
HEALTH FAIR | WYNHOVEN APARTMENTS (private event)
October 23 2026
8:30 am – 11:00 pm
WYNHOVEN APARTMENTS
4600 10th St. Marrero, LA 70094
PRIVATE EVENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WYNHOVEN ONLY
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
HEALTH FAIR | SENIOR TRIAD DAY
October 27 2026
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
EDWARD DUFRESNE COMMUNITY CENTER
274 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy. Luling, LA 70070
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
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HEALTH FAIR | CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS (Mental Health Education + Activities)
October 29, 2026
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
CONSULADO DE MÈXICO EN NUEVA ORLEANS
901 Convention Center Blvd #119, New Orleans, LA 70130
Mental Health Education + Activities
Primary Care
Behavioral (Mental) Health
October 29– AGENDA
Location: Consulate
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM: AHL Intro about Mental Health Services, discuss acceptable insurances/self-pay & which services are included: MAT, Counseling, Perinatal, Psychiatry, Infant Behavioral Health
Maria Norris (Access Health Louisiana)
10:00 – 10:30 AM: Vialink Presentation – “211 & 988 Services”, how to use, benefits, examples of how these services has helped
Erin Sims (Vialink), Maria Norris – translation needed (Access Health Louisiana)
10:40 -11:10 AM: AHL Mental Health Education – “Depression and Anxiety Disorders”, include signs & what to look for, activity
AHL BH Provider, Maria Norris – translation if needed (Access Health Louisiana)
11:10 – 11:15 AM: Stress Less Raffle Basket
11:15 – 12:30 PM: AHL Health Screenings & Scheduling
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