“In service to the missions of the University and College; The Xavier University Health & Wellness Center is committed to improving the health of the community by providing education, medication therapy management and screening services to those with Diabetes-related health care needs in the Greater New Orleans area. In addition, the Center seeks to engage the community in research designed to eliminate related health disparities.
Our Goals:
- Promote healthy living and eating habits among the people of Greater New Orleans.
- Assist people in self-care of their diabetes, high blood pressure and other illnesses.
- Build partnerships in the community to support wellness and eliminate health disparities.
- Encourage public participation in research.
- Provide a place for clinical education.
The Center provides the following services to the general public:
- Free Blood pressure checks
- Free Blood sugar checks
- Free Lung Age checks (gauges the damage of smoking)
- Free Healthy Cooking Classes
- Free Healthy Living Classes
- Free Diabetes Classes (with Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist)
- Free Medication Check-up and Consultations
Contact Us
Xavier University Health & Wellness Center
5110 Jefferson Highway, Harahan
(attached to Walmart, under the Pick Up sign)
Office: 504-733-1127
Email: wellnessctr@xula.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday by appointment: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM