DeRidder Community Health Center

03/13/2026

🫑Looking for simple ways to boost your fruit and vegetable intake? Small changes can make a big impact!
Try incorporating more produce into your daily routine by:
✔ Blending a fruit smoothie at breakfast
✔ Adding colorful vegetables to salads
✔Including vegetables in omelets or egg dishes
Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that support overall health. Start with one small change this week and build from there.
What’s your favorite way to add fruits and vegetables to your meals?
Your health is our priority at Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center. We provide trusted, quality care for every stage of life.

03/10/2026

“Sometimes when you stand up for what is right, you have to stand alone.”

A huge thank you to the Acadiana Advocate for its spotlight on our CEO, Mr. De’Marquis Hamilton.

De'Marquis Hamilton, 20 Under 40 honoree, oversees Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center bit.ly/4aWywWQ

'Sometimes when you stand up for what is right, you have to stand alone.'

03/05/2026

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on making informed food choices and building healthy habits that last a lifetime.

This year’s theme, Discover the Power of Nutrition, highlights how small, consistent choices can support your overall health and well-being. From building balanced meals to seeking science-based guidance, nutrition plays an important role at every stage of life.
This information was prepared by Courtney LeBlanc Mann, MS, RDN, LDN, with Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, to help guide our community toward practical, science-based nutrition strategies.

If you’re looking to improve your eating habits, consider:
✔ Choosing foods from all food groups
✔ Planning ahead to support long-term success
✔ Seeking guidance from a Registered Dietitian for personalized, evidence-based advice

Follow along throughout March as we share simple tips to help you discover the power of nutrition. Your health is our priority at Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center. We provide trusted, quality care for every stage of life.

03/02/2026

Congratulations to our Optometrist, Dr. Bryan Granger, for his recognition as a Top 3 Optometrist in New Iberia, LA. Thank you for the service to the communities we serve and your selfless commitment to our patients. A well deserved honor!

Our clinics: Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, Inc., Iberia Comprehensive Vision Center, Surrey Street CHC - Pediatrics, Surrey Street CHC, St. Martin Parish CHC, Abbeville CHC, Vernon Parish CHC, Sabine CHC, Merryville CHC, DeRidder CHC

02/27/2026

To close out heart health month, our provider, Erin Bourque, FNP-C is sharing 5 simple yet powerful tips to help you take better care of your heart ❤️ Small lifestyle changes like staying active, managing stress, and choosing heart-healthy foods can make a big difference over time. Start where you are, stay consistent, and prioritize your heart every day.
Take the next step toward better heart health. Schedule your check-up today at one of our clinics nearest you. Our team is here to support you with personalized care to help you stay healthy, active, and thriving. Your heart deserves it, don’t wait!


Our clinics: Iberia Comprehensive Community Health Center, Inc., Iberia Comprehensive Vision Center, Surrey Street CHC - Pediatrics, Surrey Street CHC, St. Martin Parish CHC, Abbeville CHC, Vernon Parish CHC, Sabine CHC, Merryville CHC, DeRidder CHC

02/26/2026

Amazing Five ⭐️ Review! Thank you Dr. Montoya for all you do for our patients and the communities we serve!

02/23/2026

According to the American Heart Association, “High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and a number of heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib).” Get your blood pressure checked regularly, and know your family history.

02/18/2026

❤️ This Heart Health Month, show your heart some love—schedule your annual checkup today! Visit our website at www.icchc.org to find the information for the location near you.

02/16/2026

02/13/2026

❤️February is Heart Health Month.❤️

Here, Board Certified Family Physician and our esteemed Medical Director Dr. Keith Ramsey provides great advice on what it takes to have a healthy heart and how we can build simple, sustainable habits to protect our heart. Happy Heart Health Month!

02/11/2026

This week members of our Board of Directors, CEO, and select staff traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in the Policies and Issues Forum hosted by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC).

With the help of our community partners, we were able to secure increased funding for our community health clinics. Thank you Congressman Cleo Fields for hosting us at the United States Capitol.

We also send our sincerest thanks to Senator John Kennedy, Senator Bill Cassidy, Speaker Mike Johnson, Congressman Cleo Fields, and Congressman Clay Higgins for meeting with us, listening to our concerns, and ensuring our community clinics are able to continue the work of providing comprehensive health care.

02/04/2026