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‘Smiles 2 Geaux,’ mobile oral health care for New Orleanians

As a dentist, Dr. Yaye Sarr always notices people’s teeth. And living in New Orleans for the past thirteen years, Dr. Sarr wondered about the health and care of the teeth of New Orleanians, in particular. But instead of just wondering why so many people had dental issues in this…

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

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Got a fruit tree in your yard? Let the ‘New Orleans Fruit Tree Project’ help you out

Megan Nuismer thought she could leave New Orleans and never look back. After graduating with her master’s degree in public health from Tulane University, she found herself in Portland, OR looking to try it out. Only, she missed New Orleans too much. So, she moseyed herself right on back here…

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

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‘Youth Rebuilding New Orleans’ is tackling blight one house at a time

Seems like blighted properties have become part of the scenery of New Orleans. With tons of houses left vacant and in disrepair after Hurricane Katrina, many just stand empty, waiting for the right person to come along and make the area useful again. Making some of these properties livable again…

Thursday, 29 November 2012

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Grow Dat Youth Farm ‘growing food, nurturing leaders’

There used to be a time where fresh fruits and vegetables were the norm in households across the country. Of course, we don’t necessarily remember those times…but we certainly wish they were still here. On the up side, however, it sure seems that we are becoming more concerned with not…

Thursday, 13 September 2012

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