Events

A group for people in our area dealing with this incurable disease, to come together to share their stories, health tips and support. For more information, call Sabrina Sonnier at (337) 842-5939.

A breast cancer support group for African-American women, but open to any woman regardless of race. For more information, call (337) 433-5817.

A breastfeeding support group, La Leche offers monthly meetings that are helpful for pregnant moms and moms who are already nursing. Meetings are free and open to mothers and babies. Contacts: Courtney 337.540.6179 or Mary Ellen 337.842.9896 Facebook ...

Don’t underestimate the importance of education and peer support when living with diabetes. Located at Memorial’s Diabetes Education Office, 2804 Second Ave. For more information, call Memorial’s Diabetes Education at (337) 494-6425.

Tours are available after all prenatal classes and at 1:30pm on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information call 480-7243.

For those cancer patients who are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or who have completed treatment. TIME : 11:45a.m.- 1:00p.m, lunch served LOCATION : Shearman Conference Room CONTACT : Ashley Rene, LMSW (337) 494-4644 *YOU MAY BRING A ...

A support group by and for the parents of children with genetic disorders. For more information, call the group’s founders, Ashleigh Hornsby (337) 853-7657 or Jessi James (337) 563-1178.

So many moms and dads feel uncertain and overwhelmed when they leave the security of the hospital with a new baby. The Baby Care Class helps answer those nervous “Now what do I do” questions and so much more. Parents-to-be are encouraged to attend ...