Community Outreach

We provide a variety of free educational programs to help you stay healthy.

As your community hospital, you and your family can turn to us for the latest healthcare information and advice. To help you stay well, we provide several free community health programs that cover everything from catching health concerns early to preventing and treating chronic diseases.  

Community Health Programs.

HealthTalk

HealthTalks are a free community service that helps community members stay
up-to-date on the latest health news and information. Contact us at (985) 280-8529 for more information.

HealthWorks: Employee Health + Wellness Program

At Slidell Memorial Hospital, we believe it’s just as important to prevent disease as it is to diagnose and treat it. That’s why we offer HealthWorks, which brings medical expertise, screenings and educational programs directly to your workplace. We can help your employees detect potential health problems early and inspire them to make healthy lifestyle choices. Contact us at (985) 280-8529 for more information.

Lunch & Learn Series

This monthly educational series covers current healthcare issues and treatments. A light, healthy lunch is served, and free blood pressure screenings are available.

Youth Classes & Programs

Fit as a Firefighter Summer Camp

In partnership with St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1, this week-long day camp is held each summer for children ages 7 to 12. The camp offers fun nutrition and fitness activities to encourage kids to lead healthy, active lifestyles. 2024 Camp dates are June 3-7. Camp registration dates are in-person April 9th & 21st at the SMH Community Outreach Center. Print and fill out the 2024 Registration Packet to bring when you visit the in-person registration time. Please call (985) 280-8529 for more information about this fun week!

Girl Talk

This class is for girls ages 9 to 13, and covers the physical, social and emotional changes teens experience during puberty. Skin care and healthy eating are also explored. Teens must be accompanied by a female adult.

Guy Talk

This class is for boys ages 9 to 13, and covers the physical, social and emotional changes teens experience during puberty. Skin care and healthy eating are also explored. Teens must be accompanied by a male adult. 

Baby Sitting 101

Young teens (ages 11 to 14) learn everything they need to know to be safe when home alone watching younger siblings or babysitting. Topics include how to rescue someone who's choking and what to do if there is severe weather. Students practice CPR and choking techniques. 

Safe Kids 101

This class is a three-hour course that teaches key responsibilities when staying home alone. Basic first-aid skills, digital and cooking safety and understanding how to properly handle unfamiliar scenarios are some of the topics that will be discussed. The age range for this class is (9-14).

Local Health Fairs

We’re happy to provide educational booths and screenings for local health fairs. Contact us at (985) 280-8529 for more information.

Contact Us

SMH Community Outreach Center
501 Robert Blvd.
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 280-8529