Education

CAGNO is currently pioneering many innovative cancer education and prevention programs. CAGNO supports the Southeast Louisiana community by providing educational and informational seminars and materials ranging from basic questions about cancer itself to intricate details regarding the most current cancer treatment options. CAGNO also provides information on tobacco prevention and cessation, particularly conducting cessation programs for those wishing to quit tobacco. In light of the havoc and tragedy wracked by recent hurricanes, many of the residents of New Orleans and the surrounding metropolitan area are experiencing overwhelming feelings of loss, sadness and stress, among other things, because of their traumatic experiences. To help community members manage their stress, CAGNO's Health Educator offers Stress Management seminars to school students, business employees or members of an organization. If you would like to schedule a free seminar for your school, business, or organization, please contact Tammy at Tammy@cagno.org or by calling 504.733.5539. We, at CAGNO, would like to help our neighbors in any way we can. Together, the human spirit will prevail!

Free Smoking Cessation Classes (8-10 week courses)

Funding provided by The Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center and St. Tammany Parish Hospital

St. Tammany Hospital

Classes begin on Tuesday, Jan. 9

Held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact CAGNO or Chryl at 985-898-4581

Another session will begin on Tuesday, March 20

Held every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact CAGNO or Chryl at 985-898-4581

Baton Rouge

Classes begin Thursday, Jan. 18

Held every Thursday

Participants can enroll in one of three course times: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2 to 3 p.m., or 4 to 5 p.m.

For specific locations or for more information, please contact Erin at 225-215-1274

Hammond Health Unit

Classes begin Wednesday, Feb. 14

Held every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact CAGNO or Erin at 225-215-1274

If these times and locations are not convenient for you, please contact Tammy at Tammy@cagno.org or 504.733.5539 to discuss other options.

News

Men Benefit from Avondale Health Fair (Times-Picayune, 2006)

Sun Smarts (Insight, July 2005)

This is Season for Skin Cancer (Times-Picayune, May 26, 2005)

Course Can Help Students Kick Habit (Times-Picayune, February 29, 2004)

CAGNO Contact Information:

Mailing - 824 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 240/New Orleans, LA 70123

Phone - 504/733.5539 or 1.800.624.2039; Fax - 504/733.0252

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Serving the parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, St. Charles, Washington, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Mary, Terrebonne, and St. John the Baptist since 1958.