HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPT. 15 - OCT. 15 + EVENTS - Access Health Louisiana

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPT. 15 – OCT. 15 + EVENTS

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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IS SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15

 

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH US!

We have several events and Health Fairs from September through October in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Stay tuned for more info. on the details.

HEALTH FAIRS

HEALTH FAIR EVENTS AT THE MEXICAN CONSULATE

901 Convention Blvd#119, New Orleans, 70130

OCTOBER 3 (Introduction + Overview)

10:30 – 10:45

Access Health Louisiana Introduction (speak to Services & Benefits). Offering Adult & Pediactric Primary Care, Mental Health Services, Dental, Maternal Coordination, Free HIV Testing (linkage to care), Diabetes Education, Pharmacy information

10:45 – 11:00

“How The US Health Care System Works” Presentation – Suggestions to stay on top of your health (AHL annual preventative wellness checks, AHL process for speciality care & AHL referral system. Insurance: insured vs. non insured, AHL accepted insurances, AHL Slide Fee Scale & approximate costs for labs, medication coverage under the AHL 340B program, AHL Primary Care & Behaviorial Health Care Appointments Info.)

Oct 8th is Children’s Health Focus Day

10:00 – 10:15

Importance of Children’s Wellness Checks, BMI & childhood Obesity, Immunizations, Dental & Vision Presentation

10:15-10:45 with Q + A

Presentation by Doc Griggs on RSV, effects on infants, recognizing symptoms & immediate actions to take.

10:45 – 11:30

Crib Safety Education & handouts, Opportunity for FREE CRIB

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OCT. 9th MENTAL HEALTH

10:30 – 11:00

Dr. Calderon

Mental illnesses, affects, recognizing symptoms & coping mechanisms, “Mind-Body” Seated Exercise

11:00 -11:10

Access Health Louisiana – Counseling, Psychiatry, Substance Abuse & Medication Assisted Treatment education

11:15 – 11:30

Vialink -211, 988 Crisis Line
Education Sherrard Crespo

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Oct. 10th NUTRITION

10:30 – 10:45

What is BMI, Obesity, colorful food chart, AHL Health Coach Services, WIC, Diabetes Classes, educational resource handouts

10:45 – 11:15

Alisha Okoro/Dr. Joe Willis – Q+A

LSU AG – importance of consuming healthy foods for a healthier lifestyle/home gardening and cooking with herbs

11:15 – 11:45 – Alisha Okoro

LSU AG – Cooking Demonstration, Quick healthy meal prep

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OCT. 15th Breast & Cervical Cancer Awareness/Screenings Prostate Cancer Awareness

10:30-11:00 am

Importance of Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings, potential symptoms/signs and when to act/resource handouts & education

11:00-11:25am

Mens Prostate Cancer Awareness, symptoms & course of action to take, treatment, tips on maintaining prostate health DOC GRIGGS

9:00-12:00p

FREE FLU Shots offered (Covid vaccines for insured including Employees are available IF Interested)

OCT 22nd Access to Healthcare Services Medicaid Health Insurance Options

10:30 – 10:45

Access to AHL Services, Slide Fee, Insurance Coverage Options

10:45 – 11:15

Round table Panel Discussion

Medicaid Insurance Education, educational resource handouts

11:15-1:00 pm

Medicaid Application Sign Ups, Brochure Flyer, documents

OCT. 26th HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIR KENNER

Hispanic Resource Center 4312 Florida Ave, Kenner, LA 70065

10:00 – 1:00p

Free FLU SHOTS Offered, United Health Care –
Education & Resources, Lousisiana Department
of Public Health – Covid
tests, Monkeypox
educational handouts, YMCA Car seat safety,
educational resource
handouts, Louisiana Campaign for
Tobacco-Free Living –
education and resources
promoting tobacco-free
living, Home Instead – Resource
and education, American Red Cross –
resources and education, Healthy Blue – hygiene
resources, Just Kids Dental – dental
hygiene

OCT. 29th Communicable Diseases & Chronic Illnesses

10:30 – 10:45

Access Health Louisiana – “Taking Care of YOU” Education – HIV presentation, include “AHL – Safe Space and Medical Home Regardless of Citizenship”, importance of getting tested emphasizing that AHL will not turn away uninsured

10:45 – 11:15

DOC GRIGGS presentaion – M Pox, Covid, Flu Education

11:15 – 11:30

What is Hypertension & Diabetes, Understanding your numbers, use colorful charts

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