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Beginning Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m. Free and Open to the Public—All Levels Welcome Classes are INDOORS at The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in Dutch Alley, at 916 N. Peters Street, behind A Tisket A Tasket Bookshop at 910 Decatur Street Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat to Jazz [...]

During March/April, National Kidney Month 504.861.4500 March is National Kidney Month and the National Kidney Foundation is urging area residents to give their kidneys a well-deserved checkup. Throughout the months of March and April, the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana will hold free screenings through the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP) in New Orleans and [...]

The LSU School of Dentistry is currently screening for patients willing to participate in clinical board exams for graduating seniors. All applicants will receive free dental x-rays, and qualifying participants will also be eligible for free treatment planning and 1-2 fillings or cleanings for free. Free Screenings:  Jan 17th, Jan 31st, Feb 7th, Feb 14th, [...]

To help simplify and jumpstart healthier resolutions, the Whole Foods Market Arabella Station and Veterans stores will celebrate “Kick-Off to a Healthier New Year” 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 5th. The event will feature recipes and samples that focus on nutrient-dense, whole food, healthy fats, and plant-strong plates. Participants will have the opportunity to [...]

Event to raise awareness and provide education;  As many as 15 million Americans suffer food allergies, including about six million children WHAT: First “Food Allergy Walk” in the New Orleans area WHO: Community members, food allergy companies, health professionals, businesses WHEN: Sept. 15, 2012. Registration at 8:00 AM and walk at 9:30 AM. Event ends [...]

Petting zoos are not the source of three E.coli cases reported in the New Orleans area in May, according to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.   According to Dr. Gary Balsamo, State Public Health Veterinarian and Assistant State Epidemiologist in the Office of Public Health, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, “Three cases [...]

Sankofa Community Development Corporation (CDC) and Healthy Heart Community Prevention Project (HHCPP) have announced that they are combining forces to highlight the obesity crisis facing the United States of America, including adults and children. The event will center on a viewing of the HBO Documentary Film, “The Weight of the Nation: Consequences, Part One”.   [...]

Steve Gleason to Receive Award; Governor Declares Brain Health Awareness Week WHAT: Brain Health Fair WHERE: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO), Exhibit Hall B-1 WHEN: Saturday, April 21, 2012; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. HOW: FREE Registration Now Open at www.BrainHealthFair.com DETAILS: On Saturday, April 21, the American Academy of Neurology Foundation will host [...]

Are you interested in art, music, yoga, massage, psychology, healing practices, or just looking for ways to be spiritual in the modern world? This workshop will open up new pathways of being and deepen your creative experiences. To be held for the first time in New Orleans January 13-15, 2012 Open to the public. Contact [...]