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Woman’s Hospital has unveiled its newest mobile coach, furthering its mission to make mammograms more accessible to women in communities statewide. The mobile coach joins the hospital’s existing mobile unit and features the latest 3D imaging technology. Woman’s mobile mammography coaches travel throughout Louisiana each week, Monday through Friday, visiting schools, churches, and community centers. Women are encouraged to make an appointment, but walk-ins are welcome. ■ womans.org WOMAN’S HOSPITAL REVEALS NEW MOBILE COACH
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in collaboration with state officials, has launched the Greaux Healthy Initiative to combat childhood obesity in Louisiana. The program offers actionable tools and resources for families, educators, and healthcare providers. It includes school-based programs, early childhood education efforts, provider toolkits, and a statewide road tour featuring interactive “Healthy Moves” events. Greaux Healthy’s evidence-based offerings will help community members foster healthier lifestyles, addressing Louisiana’s critical public health concerns. ■ greauxhealthy.org GREAUX HEALTHY TO TACKLE CHILDHOOD OBESITY
ERIE STREET PARK IS NOW OPEN! Erie Street Park, a transformative green space developed as part of the Imagine Plank Road Plan for Equitable Development, is now open to the public. Created through a partnership between BREC and Build Baton Rouge, the newly completed pocket park marks a significant step in revitalizing the Plank Road corridor. With an intentional, community-driven design the park brings new energy to the heart of North Baton Rouge. It serves as a social and passive recreational space, offering residents a safe, vibrant gathering place while contributing to flood mitigation, public health improvement, and economic development. ■ brec.org
DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN OPENS IN BATON ROUGE
The wait is over! Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially opened its first-ever Louisiana location at 640 Arlington Creek Centre Dr. in Baton Rouge! What started as a late-night pop-up is now a nationwide hot chicken sensation, and it’s bringing the heat to the Capital City. Guests can now enjoy Dave’s famous tenders, sliders, mac and cheese, fries, shakes, and more. Whether you're craving a midday bite or a late-night fix, they’re serving up bold flavor every day. Visit from Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m.–11 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–midnight. ■ daveshotchicken.com
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