Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center

06/19/2026

Today, on Juneteenth, we honor the enduring spirit of freedom and celebrate the rich culture and history of Black communities across Southwest Louisiana and beyond.

We are grateful to serve this community. At SWLAHEC, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of every person who calls this place home. SWLAHEC.org

06/18/2026

06/16/2026

Congratulations, AHEC of a Summer graduates! 🎉

Thank you, Opelousas General Health System, for hosting our students and sharing with them all the great healthcare career opportunities that exist right here in our community. We're excited to see what the future has in store for these talented graduates!

06/16/2026

‼️ WEDNESDAY: Access FREE testing at the The Kinder Clinic.

HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis testing available. All testing is private and strictly confidential. No appointment needed! Walk-ins are welcome.

📆 Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
⏰ 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍 The Kinder Clinic (109 1st Avenue in Kinder)

Questions? Call (337) 478-4822, ext. 222.

06/12/2026

We want men in our community to be happy and healthy. This Men's Health Month, encourage the men in your life to make healthy lifestyle changes and prioritize their health!

💠 Schedule a wellness visit
💠 Stay active and eat well
💠 Take care of your mental health
💠 Quit smoking and va**ng

06/10/2026

This summer, don't go without health coverage.

Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana can help you explore your options, whether it's the Marketplace, Medicaid or something else. Our certified navigators are here to walk you through it, one step at a time.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just help.

📱 1-800-435-2432
💻 GetCoveredLA.org

SWLAHEC works to improve health status through access to information, education and health services.

06/09/2026

Educational AND fun! Thank you, Acadia St Landry Hospital, for your ongoing support and partnership with our AHEC of a Summer program. Community partners like you are the reason why we've had so much success with our student programs.

We are so proud of our students and can't wait to see what the future has in store for them! 💚💙

06/05/2026

Join us TOMORROW for our 4th Annual Men's Health Symposium!

Men are invited to come out and take advantage of FREE health screenings, CPR training, health information and local community resources. There will also be free lunch provided, engaging discussions and fellowship.

Prostate cancer screenings will be offered. Screenings are limited, so sign up here: https://scnv.io/form/F0cfc8664929b4b3e/

NEW: From 9am-10am, we'll host Walk With a Doc, where you can exercise with a doctor and ask questions! 👟🩺

📆 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9:00am - 1:00pm
📍 Pryce/Miller Rec Center (216 Albert St. in Lake Charles)

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

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