Kick Butts Day is a chance for youth to
stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco. Kick Butts
Day is the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids’ annual celebration of youth
advocacy, leadership and activism. In partnership with The Rapides
Foundation and Central Louisiana AHEC, schools from Catahoula, Grant,
LaSalle and Winn parishes are preparing activities and events in their
schools during March to show their commitment to stand up, speak up and
seize control against big tobacco. If you would like more
information, please contact
christina@clahec.org.
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AHEC of A Summer application deadline. Click
here for program information and application.
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"Dress in Blue Day " March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colon
cancer is the 2nd deadliest cancer in the U.S., yet it is 90%
preventable. Join thousands across the Central Louisiana area as we
Dress in Blue to promote awareness about colon cancer and encourage
people to get their colon checked.
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Montgomery High School Kick Butts Day Events
At 2:30 pm, Montgomery High School will host a
school assembly in which a commercial that students created will be
shown. They will also be handing out Kick Butts Day giveaways.
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Block High School Kick Butts Day Events
22-23 Rural Scholars Spring Retreat
Click here for
more information about this program for high-achieving pre-med students.
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LaSalle High School Kick Butts Day Events
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Atlanta High School Kick Butts Day Events
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Just 4 the Health of It: Lowering Cancer Risk.
5:30 pm to 6:45 pm at The Oaks at
LSU-Alexandria
The choices we make affect our chances of
getting cancer. Three factors we control have a lot to do with our risk
of cancer: our weight, our diet and how much we move. CLAHEC, LSU Ag and
the Region Vl Cancer Coalition will present 4 sessions to LSUA students
on how to lower cancer risk through healthy choices. Topics include —
Stocking your Pantry and Reading Nutrition Labels, Breakfast for
Champions & Health Snacks, and Dinner for Two. There will also be
information on The importance of Cancer Screenings, Healthy Eating and
Activity Lower your Risks, and Tobacco Use Increases your Risk of
Cancer.
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Just 4 the Health of It: Lowering Cancer Risk.
5:30 pm to 6:45 pm at The Oaks at
LSU-Alexandria
See description above on April 12.
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Just 4 the Health of It: Lowering Cancer Risk.
5:30 pm to 6:45 pm at The Oaks at
LSU-Alexandria
See description above on April 12.
