Louisiana Healthcare Connections’ Hosts Holiday Health Care-A-Van Event
Date: 12/04/24
Healthcare Journal of Baton Rouge
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, in partnership with the City of Plaquemine, is hosting the Holiday Health Care-A-Van event, scheduled for Dec. 14 from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The event will be held at the City of Plaquemine Activity Center (COPAC) Gym, located at 24130 Ferdinand St. This family-friendly event aims to spread holiday joy while providing health services and needed resources.
Participants will have the opportunity to receive free health screenings, including COVID and flu vaccinations, blood pressure and blood glucose checks, cancer screenings, and fluoride varnish applications. The event will also feature CPR and AED demonstrations and specialized screenings for healthy aging. Alongside these screenings, attendees can access important information and resources related to maternal and mental health, opioid addiction, domestic violence support, workforce development, and much more.