Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative

Free Dental Day for Music Professionals – Baton Rouge – June 19th

Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation in partnership with MusiCares, National SMILE Program and American Cancer Society, will be providing a free Dental Day for Music Professionals ( musicians, sound engineers, roadies, producers, songwriters, etc ) in Baton Rouge .

Date: June 19th, 2013
Time: 9:00 Am – 5:00 PM
Place: American Cancer Society, Baton Rouge , LA

Services Provided: cleanings, x-rays, fillings and extractions

Registration and appointment required. Please call MusiCares at 877.626.2748

Space is limited and walk ins will NOT be ACCEPTED.

 

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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center – Free Cancer Screenings in May

Colorectal Cancer Screening – May 1

Location:
Cannata’s
1977 Prospect Blvd.
HoumaTime:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Information:
Easy-to-use take home screening kits will be distributed. Men and women age 50 and older who have not been screened for colorectal cancer in the past 12 months are eligible. Does not replace a medical examination or other screening procedures.

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Skin Cancer Screening - May 4

Location:
BREC Sherwood Forest Family Center & Park
3140 N. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Baton Rouge

Time:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

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Skin Cancer Screening - May 6

Location:
Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion
13600 Hwy 1085
Covington

Time:
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Contact Information:
Appointment required. For more information or 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

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Skin Cancer Screening - May 7

Location:
Walgreens
1435 W. Tunnel
Houma

Time:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months

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Skin & Colorectal Cancer Screenings - May 10

Location:
Nielsen’s Pharmacy
1619 S. Columbia Street
BogalusaTime:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Information:
Easy-to-use take home screening kits will be distributed. Men and women age 50 and older who have not been screened for colorectal cancer in the past 12 months are eligible. Does not replace a medical examination or other screening procedures.

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Breast Cancer Screening - May 14

Location:
LSU Mid City Clinic
1401 North Foster Drive
Baton RougeTime:
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Breast Cancer Screening Information:
Free clinical breast exams will be performed by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms will be available for women 40 and older who do not have a doctor and have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Insurance will be billed for mammograms; there will be no charge for women without insurance.

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Skin Cancer Screening - May 16

Location:
Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center
4950 Essen Lane, 1st Floor
Baton Rouge

Time:
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Contact Information:
Appointment required. For more information or to make 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

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Oral Cancer Screening - May 17

Location:
Save a Lot
836 Grand Caillou Road
HoumaTime:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Oral Cancer Screening Information:
A physician will check your face, neck, lips and entire mouth. The risk of oral cancer increases with age. Most oral cancers occur after age 35. Most oral cancers are linked to cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol use or the use of both tobacco and alcohol together.

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Breast & Skin Cancer Screenings - May 18

Location:
Albertsons
402 S. Range Road
Denham SpringsTime:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
Appointment required for breast screenings. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Breast Cancer Screening Information:
Free clinical breast exams will be performed by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms will be available for women 40 and older who do not have a doctor and have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Insurance will be billed for mammograms; there will be no charge for women without insurance.

Skin Cancer Screening Information:
A visual exam will be performed by a physician. Available to those who have not had a physician perform a skin screening in the past 12 months.
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Skin Cancer Screening - May 18

Location:
Walmart
16759 Highway 3235
Galliano

Time:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

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Breast Cancer Screening - May 20

Location:
Woman’s Hospital
100 Woman’s Way
Baton RougeTime:
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Contact Information:
Appointment required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Breast Cancer Screening Information:
Free clinical breast exams will be performed by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms will be available for women 40 and older who do not have a doctor and have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Insurance will be billed for mammograms; there will be no charge for women without insurance.

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Skin Cancer Screening - May 2

Location:
Dulac Community Center
125 Coast Guard Road
Dulac

Time:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

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Skin Cancer Screening - May 22

Location:
Lowe’s
3007 Highway 190 West
Hammond

Time:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

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Breast Cancer Screening - May 23

Location:
West Feliciana Parish Hospital
5266 Commerce Street
St. FrancisvilleTime:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
Appointment required. For more information or to make an appointment, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Breast Cancer Screening Information:
Free clinical breast exams will be performed by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms will be available for women 40 and older who do not have a doctor and have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Insurance will be billed for mammograms; there will be no charge for women without insurance.

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Skin Cancer Screening - May 24

Location:
Cannata’s
6010 Highway 182 East
Morgan City

Time:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

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Oral & Skin Cancer Screenings - May 25

Location:
Main’s Market
82205 Highway 25
FolsomTime:
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Oral Cancer Screening Information:
A physician will check your face, neck, lips and entire mouth. The risk of oral cancer increases with age. Most oral cancers occur after age 35. Most oral cancers are linked to cigarette smoking, heavy alcohol use or the use of both tobacco and alcohol together.

Skin Cancer Screening Information:
A visual exam will be performed by a physician. Available to those who have not had a physician perform a skin screening in the past 12 months.
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Skin Cancer Screening - May 29

Location:
American Legion
4990 Highway 56
Chauvin

Time:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months

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Skin Cancer Screening - May 30

Location:
St. Elizabeth Hospital Medical Plaza II
1014 W. St. Clare Blvd., Suite 1040
Gonzales

Time:
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, 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 a skin screening in the past 12 months.

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Breast Cancer Screening - May 31

Location:
Ward 7
5006 Highway 56
ChauvinTime:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Contact Information:
No appointment required. For more information, please call (225) 215-1234 or toll-free (888) 616-4687.

Breast Cancer Screening Information:
Free clinical breast exams will be performed by a physician or nurse practitioner for women 18 and older. Screening mammograms will be available for women 40 and older who do not have a doctor and have not had a mammogram in the past 12 months. Insurance will be billed for mammograms; there will be no charge for women without insurance.

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Free Weekly Support Group in New Orleans

MusiCares is providing  free weekly recovery support groups every Monday night in New Orleans. Anyone interested in joining and showing support for those newly sober and those sober for many years is encouraged to attend. This group is open to anyone who needs help or who can offer help.

When:
Every Monday, beginning January 7, 2013, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Where:
Podesta Psychiatry, LLC
4322 Canal Street, Upstairs
New Orleans, LA 70119
www.podestapsychiatry.com

Please call MusiCares at 1-877-626-2748 or Podesta Psychiatry, LLC at 504-252-0026 with any questions.

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LCEF-HI Offers Free Lung Cancer Screenings for Acadiana Musicians

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LCEF-HI is offering free lung cancer screenings for Acadiana musicians with funding provided by Benefit the Boogie.

Benefit the Boogie is an annual fundraiser that offers information about lung cancer and raises money to provide lung cancer screenings for Acadiana area musicians. The mission of Benefit the Boogie is to provide funds that will eliminate financial barriers between members of the local musical community and access to lung cancer information and screening tests, and also to create greater awareness of the risks musicians face to their health through workplace exposure to second hand smoke, with an emphasis on lung cancer risk factors, education, and early detection.

The screenings are ongoing and require an appointment. If you are a musician in the Acadiana area and you would like to schedule an appointment or get more information, contact LCEF-HI at 337-366-8970 and ask for Kathy or Robert, or email assist@culturaleconomy.org.

 

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LCEF-HI Health Screenings

We offer general health screening tests for cultural workers and their families. We currently offer glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol tests.

No screenings currently scheduled; check back soon.

For further information: call 337-366-8970 or email assist@culturaleconomy.org.

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Healthcare Initiative: Our Mission

The primary mission of the LCEF Healthcare Initiative is to support the total well-being of our cultural economy workers by facilitating access to primary and preventative healthcare and affordable prescriptions.

Our cultural workers enrich our lives and serve as  ambassadors of Louisiana to the world. But the majority of them are self employed and are either uninsured or under insured. This limits their access to healthcare and adds to their frustration of trying to navigate the maze of service options. A cultural worker’s health risks are often increased by the environmental nature of their work such as the medium of their art, smoke filled rooms and the increased stress from fluctuating income.

The LCEF-HI works to ensure that our culture stays strong. We do this by caring for our cultural workers and striving to keep them healthy.

Eligibility

All Louisiana cultural economy workers are eligible for assistance from LCEF-HI, including those working in visual arts and crafts, performing arts, culinary arts, design, traditional culture bearing, entertainment, literary arts and humanities and historic preservation.

Locations

The LCEF-HI main office is in Lafayette. We currently have medical partners serving the following parishes: Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermillion, however, our service is available statewide.

Services

  • Assistance locating doctors and dentists
  • Assistance accessing affordable prescriptions
  • Facilitation of timely treatment
  • Free health screenings
  • Free educational seminars specific to cultural economy workers
  • Information on other health-related programs
  • Mental healthcare options

Payment

There is no fee for assistance from LCEF-HI. Upon visiting a doctor, participants will be charged based on income and ability to pay. Participants who need specialized treatment or testing will be referred to a medical facility or area specialist (if available). They will not have to wait in the ER to be enrolled in the LSU Healthcare Network.

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Latest Healthcare Initiative News:

December 10, 2012 Dental Day Coverage on Channel 3 KATC

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Need A Flu Shot?

If you are in need of a Flu Shot, visit www.flu.gov for a list of  places in your area.

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Keeping Up With Our Healthcare Initiative

Listen to a recent radio interview on KRVS 88.7 FM and hear about what our Healthcare Initiative is doing and how it is making strides with giving smiles to local musicians. Click here to listen. Visit the Foundation For The Mid South webpage to read about the healthcare support that LCEF provided to one of ... read more →

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LCEF Needs Doctors and Nurses

There are uninsured people in the arts, entertainment and cultural industries who desperately need your help. Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation Healthcare Initiative seeks doctors who volunteer to see just one or two referrals a month in their offices. LCEF is seeking physical and mental health care service providers across the state for those who are ... read more →

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Independent Weekly Article on Smoke-Free Air Series

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, ... read more →

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Send A Health E-Card

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! ... read more →

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To Register with LCEF Healthcare Initiative

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If you need assistance with your health issues call Healthcare Initiative Director, Kathy Richard at 337-366-8970 or email kathy@culturaleconomy.org.

Please know that help is just an email or phone call away. You are important to us.

If you would like to help us in this important work, please donate to the the LCEF Healthcare Initiative.