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Workshop teaches parents how to set limits

Workshop teaches parents how to set limits

A three-session workshop will be held to provide parents with options and techniques for care of their young children, two to four year olds.  Learn effective and loving ways to discipline children as well as instructions on fostering self esteem, handling bedtime battles, and other concerns. 

Dates to attend Wednesdays, August 15, August 22, and August 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Cost $25 individual/ $40 couple.  Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge is located at 4727 Revere Ave, in Baton Rouge.  To schedule an appointment please call 22-924-0123.

New Woman's Hospital will open Sunday

New Woman's Hospital will open Sunday

From Woman's Hospital

PREGNANT WOMEN PLEASE NOTE:  On Sunday, August 5, the Woman’s Goodwood location will accept patients until 5 a.m. If you go into labor after 5 a.m. go to the new Woman’s campus located at 100 Woman’s Way, at the corner of Airline Highway and the Stumberg Extension, near Pecue Lane.

Woman’s Hospital will relocate all services to its new hospital on Sunday at 5 a.m. Physician practices are relocating to the new Woman’s Physician Office Building on individual schedules.

Proudly bursting at the seams, Woman’s took the leap and built a new a state-of-the-art, family-focused facility. Our goal was to create an aesthetically pleasing, technologically advanced campus that is focused on an exceptional patient experience.

Allen AME hosting Community Health Awareness

Allen AME hosting Community Health Awareness

ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. COMMUNITY HEALTH AWARENESS

REVEREND BLAND WASHINGTON, PASTOR

       WHEN:        SATURDAY, AUGUST 4TH

     WHERE:        6175 SCENIC HIGHWAY

                                               TIME:        9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

“Praise the Lord, my soul, and never forget all the good He has done:  He is the one who forgives all your sins, who heals all your diseases.”  (Psalms 103:2-3)

Participants:

Family Service offering parenting workshop

Family Service offering parenting workshop

A three-session workshop to provide parents with options and techniques for care of their young children ages two to four years old.   Learn effective and loving ways to discipline children, as well as instructions on fostering self-esteem, handling bedtime battles, and other concerns.  Dates to attend your three-sessions: July 18, July 25, and August 1  or August 15, August 22, and August 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Cost:  $25 individual/ $40 couple.  To schedule the class or for more information please call 225-924-0123. 

SU Ag Center teaching kids how to cook

SU Ag Center teaching kids how to cook

With parents working more and more to support their families, some children are now faced with preparing their own meals and snacks in their parents’ absence. With that in mind, SU Ag Center’s De’Shoin York Friendship created the Creating Healthy Enjoyable Foods (C.H.E.F) program for youth. Another goal of the C.H.E.F. program is to teach healthy cooking/eating habits which will ensure that children grow up to be healthy adults.

“Teaching kids to cook is giving them power and responsibility,” stated Friendship.

The program provides youth with education on nutrition, utensils to use in the kitchen, skills needed to cook meals at home and recipes.

The first session started July 9 and ends July 13 for children ages 9 to 11. The second session will be held July 23-27 for older children between the ages of 12 and 14. The camp’s registration fee is $15 and includes an apron, cutting board and utensils for the participants to take home at the end of the program to get them ready for preparing their own meals.

The C.H.E.F. program will be held Monday-Friday, 8:30 to 3:30 in Pinkie Thrift Hall, located on the campus of Southern University, Baton Rouge.

SU Ag Center offers tips on safe grilling

SU Ag Center offers tips on safe grilling

The University’s radio show, Inside the SU System, will broadcast on Sunday, July 1 at 6 p.m. on KQXL-FM 106.5. Our very own Janana Snowden will talk about safe food handling during the summer months and particularly during the July 4th celebration. Tune in and learn about the good things happening at Southern University across the state. Enjoy the show!

After the broadcast, the show can be accessed online at www.Q106dot5.com.

For further details, contact Robyn Merrick at 225.771.5361 or robyn_merrick@sus.edu

Free HIV Testing

Free HIV Testing

Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge will be administering FREE HIV Testing on Thursday, June 28,  from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the McKinley Alumni Center.  This event  is for the gay and transgender community and will provide education and resources in a culturally sensitive and entertaining environment.