UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY: State to Announce New WellSpots and Well-Ahead Tool

Monday, September 15, 2014  |  Contact: Olivia Watkins; (225) 342-7913, olivia.w@la.gov

Baton Rouge, La. - The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is announcing a new round of WellSpots today at 2:15 p.m. WellSpots are places and spaces that have completed a set of criteria dedicated to making it easier for Louisiana residents to make health choices and improve their personal wellness.

DHH will also announce the launch of a new tool to help consumers find WellSpots and help businesses start the process of becoming a WellSpot.

When:

2:15 p.m.

Today, Monday, Sept. 15

Where:

Our Lady of the Lake

5000 Hennessy Blvd

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Press conference will be held in the lecture hall - located on the first floor, to the right of the information desk.

Who: UPDATED

DHH Secretary Kathy Kliebert

DHH Public Health Assistant Secretary J.T. Lane

Our Lady of the Lake CEO Scott Wester

Former U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA, NOLA.com Times-Picayune Endowed Chair Public Health at Xavier University of Louisiana

Magellan of Louisiana CEO Craig Coenson

Parkview Baptist Early Learning Center Director DeShannan Paddock

What:

Today's event will include the announcement of new WellSpots, a demo of the new Well-Ahead tool and a tour of Our Lady of the Lake.

The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals strives to protect and promote health statewide and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all state citizens. To learn more about DHH, visit www.dhh.louisiana.gov. For up-to-date health information, news and emergency updates, follow DHH's Twitter account and Facebook.

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