Tip’s wants to clear the air, literally

Written by Dominick Cross
Monday, May 14, 2012
Tipitina’s Foundation & Let’s Be Totally Clear’s Smoke-Free Air Series hits Lafayette Friday in an ongoing effort to raise awareness about the foundation’s campaign for smoke-free nightclubs and like venues.
The free show is set for 9 p.m. at Artmosphere, 902 Johnston St., and ... read more →

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has more than 100 free Health-e-Cards (or “electronic greeting cards”) to send to friends, family, and co-workers! Simply select a CDC Health-e-Card, type in an email address and name, and send a colorful greeting that encourages healthy living, promotes safe activities, or celebrates a health- and safety-related event!
Pick ... read more →

[05.07.12] Free Skin Cancer Screening
Covington | 05:30 pm – 07:00 pm

Location:
St. Tammany Parish Hospital
Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion
16300 Hwy 1085
CovingtonTime:
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Contact Information:
Appointment required. To schedule an appointment, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.
Skin Cancer Screening Information: 
A visual exam will be performed by a physician. Available to those who have not had a physician perform ... read more →

If you are an Orleans parish cultural worker, and can not afford needed prescription medications or primary care, then please explore the 504HealthNet resource page. 504HealthNet is a non-profit organization comprised of 15 community health service providers representing the primary care safety net for Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes. Together, we are working ... read more →

We have partnered with  Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu’s Office of Cultural Economy on health screenings in Orleans parish for cultural workers.
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy works with cultural businesses and workers, who fuel our city’s tourism  industry and our creative economy. This Guide provides details on low and no pay healthcare ... read more →

On March 1, 2011 LCEF-HI partnered with MusiCares (a division of the Grammy Foundation)  to provide 26 musicians with free dental healthcare. Services included X-rays, teeth cleanings, extractions and up to  three fillings.
Ten dedicated dental professionals including  dentists, hygienists and X-ray technicians provided services from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. to make sure everyone got ... read more →

The LCEF-HI celebrated the opening of its newly renovated office in the Acadiana Center for the Arts with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony was held on December 6 in conjunction with the MusiCares dental event. Pictured from left to right: Chamber member Brad Gaubert, Chamber President Rob Guidry, ... read more →

 
Louisiana, The State We’re In: Interview with Kathy Richard of the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation to discuss healthcare assistance for Louisiana artists.
 

The music has stopped. The people have gone home. And for the most part, downtown Lafayette is empty. Compared to what this area has been like since Festival International began on Wednesday, downtown Lafayette looked like a ghost town Sunday night. As performers head back home, they do so with a clean bill of health, and that’s thanks to a local organization.