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Xavier University Health & Wellness Center

“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:

  1. Promote healthy living and eating habits among the people of Greater New Orleans.
  2. Assist people in self-care of their diabetes, high blood pressure and other illnesses.
  3. Build partnerships in the community to support wellness and eliminate health disparities.
  4. Encourage public participation in research.
  5. 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