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Scotlandville health clinic at Jewel J. Newman Community Center
Baton Rouge
Summary
Baton Rouge General will open a clinic inside the Jewel J. Newman Community Center — primary care, a nurse practitioner, mental health services and basic labs — at $5,000 monthly rent through 2030. Councilman Kenney called it a major step for a health-care-desert part of his district.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$5,000/month rent to the parish; services funded by Baton Rouge General.
✅Who benefits
Scotlandville residents gaining primary care, mental health and lab services.
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