Mental Health Matters Topic of Live Better Coffee and Learn
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
“Mental Health Matters” was the topic of the Live Better Committee’s first of three Coffee & Learn educational programs this year. Hosted and held at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, the featured speaker was Monique Gregoire with NAMI St. Tammany. As outreach specialist with a leading mental health organization on the Northshore, Monique spoke about importance of knowing and recognizing symptoms of mental health issues; understanding its impact on family, friends and coworkers; and knowing available community resources.
Don Mueller, a St. Tammany Outreach for the Prevention of Suicide volunteer, gave an inspiring personal testimonial following Monique’s presentation. He emphasized the importance of knowing how to navigate available programs and appreciated the understanding and support of his employer and colleagues. Thank you to our speakers and host. Click here for Monique’s presentation, including available resources.
(l-r) Don Mueller, Monique Gregoire, Maeghan Jacob with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, and Live Better Committee Chair Theresa Orgeron with JJL&W Insurance Consulting Firm, LLC
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Parish Water Infrastructure Improvement Project Begins
St. Tammany Parish has begun construction on what it is billing as the largest water infrastructure improvement project in its history, $23 million worth of upgrades to the troubled Cross Gates water system near Slidell. Read more here.
Congratulations Cody dePascual, our April Ambassador of the Month! Cody is Assistant Vice President, Financial Center Leader for Hancock Whitney. As a Chamber Ambassador, he excels at encouraging businesses to join the Chamber. Cody is also an active member of the Chamber’s Northshore Young Professionals and serves on the Hospice House board as vice-president. Thank you, Cody!
Promote Your Business, Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Southern Nights, Fan Up and Expo
Sponsorship opportunities are available for our Southern Nights Soiree (limited number remaining!) in July, our Fan-Up Pep Rally in August and our Explore Northshore: Business and Community Expo in September. Click on these links to learn more:
Let us help you connect with your target audience to maximize your business exposure. Call Amy Tucker at 985-273-3007 or amy@sttammanychamber.org.
Member Shout-Outs
Congratulations to Kelly Vicari on the great work her nonprofit—Equine Therapy Connection—does to provide healing therapy through contact with retired thoroughbred horses. To learn more, check out her website or stop by and visit at 12156 Highway 40 in Folsom.
Through a partnership with Grey Oncology Solutions, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center will become the first cancer care organization in the country to deploy workload-reducing technology designed to reduce wait times and administrative tasks. Read more here.
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