New Orleans Chapter members were deployed to three recreational centers in New Orleans on March 4, 2017 (Joe Brown, Treme, and the Lyons Centers) to volunteer with the National Dental Association at the NORDC Summer Camp Expo. Local dentists provided children with free dental screenings and fluoride varnishes. The National Oral...
Category: Health and Human Services
5th Annual Symposium on Obesity and Healthy Living
The New Orleans (LA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated and Breakthrough NOLA conducted a tremendously successful healthy living and pediatric obesity prevention symposium. The day included a round table discussion about healthy habits for daily living led by a panel of local medical and health authorities and physical trainers; cooking...
PRESS RELEASE – August 2, 2017 – Ogden Museum HBCU Arts Showcase
(New Orleans, LA) – The New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, in partnership with the Ogden Museum, will present its Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Arts Showcase. The art exhibition will feature works from students attending Xavier University of Louisiana and Dillard University. Debuting on Saturday, August 5,...
Donor Sabbeth Sunday
National Donor Sabbath is observed annually two weekends before Thanksgiving, from Friday through Sunday. This three-day observance seeks to include the days of worship for major religions practiced in the United States. During National Donor Sabbath, faith leaders from many religions, donor families, transplant recipients, and donation and transplantation professionals participate...
National African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative New Orleans
Members of the New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated showed support at the Inaugural African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative in New Orleans on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Joe Brown Park. The Health and Human Services Facet shared important information about Hep C, AIDS and mental...