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June 27, 2024 Well-Ahead Louisiana to hold its first public health fair at Louisiana State Museum
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, - The Louisiana Department of Health's Well-Ahead Louisiana will hold a health and community wellness fair on Saturday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Louisiana State Museum located at 660 N. Fourth Street in Baton Rouge.
Well-Ahead Louisiana, which is part of the LDH Office of Public Health, organized the fair to promote disease prevention and community access to health resources. More than 30 vendors are slated to attend.
Services offered at the health fair include health screenings; immunizations; nutrition education; voter registration; tobacco prevention and cessation tips; chronic disease prevention and self-care management. There will also be panel discussions and a host of various physical activities, including line dances and Zumba. Music will be provided by DJ Bobby.
This is a free event; Well-Ahead is requesting attendees donate a canned food item upon entry.