DABHEALTH INNOVATIONS
Dawn P. Arceneaux, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Whole Person Wellness

Acadiana's home for healthcare that treats the whole person—not just the symptom. Comprehensive primary care, wellness management, DOT physicals, and AHA certifications all in one place.

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30+
Years of Nursing Experience
FMCSA
Certified Examiner
AHA
Authorized Training Provider
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Presidential Award for Health in Community Service
Four Ways We Serve You

Your Door Is Open

Whatever brings you here, there is a path to better health. DAB Health Innovations serves patients, commercial drivers, healthcare professionals, and those seeking specialty wellness — each with dedicated expertise and the same whole-person approach.

Primary care wellness exam
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Primary Care

Comprehensive wellness exams, chronic disease management, and whole-person care from a provider who knows your name.

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DOT physical medical card exam
02

DOT Physicals

DOT physical medical cards from an FMCSA certified examiner. Walk-ins welcome. Same-day results.

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AHA BLS ACLS PALS certification training
03

AHA Certifications

BLS, ACLS, PALS, Heartsaver CPR, and first aid — on-site at your facility or at our location. AHA authorized provider.

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Specialty wellness services
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Specialty Services

Medically supervised wellness management, therapeutic lymphatic drainage, nutrition guidance, and body composition tracking.

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Dawn P. Arceneaux, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Meet Your Provider

Dawn P. Arceneaux

With more than 30 years of nursing experience, Dawn has built a career on knowing her patients — their names, their stories, their whole lives. She holds a Master's degree in Nursing with an Adult Specialty and a Post-Master's certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner studies. She is an FMCSA certified medical examiner and an AHA authorized instructor.

DAB stands for Dawn Altha Bernadette — a tribute to her mother and grandmother. Founded in 2025, DAB Health Innovations was built on a simple principle: every person deserves a provider who listens, understands, and treats them as a complete human being. Recipient of the Presidential Award for Health in Community Service.

MSN APRN FNP-C FMCSA Certified AHA Instructor Presidential Award
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Whole-person wellness care
Whole-Person Care

Primary Care & Wellness

At DAB Health, primary care means treating the complete person. Comprehensive wellness exams, chronic disease management, medically supervised wellness programs, and advanced therapies — delivered with the attention and expertise you deserve.

Our approach includes nutrition guidance, body composition tracking, preventive screenings, therapeutic lymphatic drainage, and lifestyle medicine. Both in-person and virtual visits available, including telehealth consultations.

  • Comprehensive wellness exams
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medically supervised wellness management
  • Therapeutic lymphatic drainage
  • Nutrition guidance and body composition tracking
  • In-person, virtual, and telehealth visits
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DOT physical medical card exam
FMCSA Certified

DOT Physical Medical Cards

Commercial drivers need an examiner who understands the road. As an FMCSA certified examiner on the National Registry, Dawn provides thorough DOT physical examinations and issues DOT physical medical cards the same day.

Located along the I-49 corridor, DAB Health is convenient and efficient. Walk-ins welcome. Most exams take 20 to 30 minutes so you can get back on the road.

Walk-ins welcome. DOT physical medical cards issued same day. 20–30 minute exams at our I-49 location.
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AHA certification and CPR training
AHA Authorized

Certifications & Training

As an AHA authorized training provider with over 30 years of clinical experience, Dawn offers professional certifications and community life-saving courses that go beyond the textbook.

On-site training at your facility, group rates for healthcare organizations and staffing companies, and community classes for parents, coaches, and organizations. Hands-on instruction, real clinical scenarios, and AHA eCards issued on completion.

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • Heartsaver CPR and AED
  • First aid for community and corporate groups
  • On-site classes at your facility
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Dawn P. Arceneaux reviewing health numbers with a patient
Free Health Tool

Know Your Numbers

Five numbers that tell the story of your health. Enter yours below and get a plain-language explanation of where you stand — and what to ask your provider next.

Don't know your numbers? That's exactly why we're here. Schedule a wellness visit and we'll get them for you.
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BP
A1C
Cholesterol
Glucose
BMI
Before you start
Your biological sex affects how we read your numbers.
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Number 01
Blood Pressure
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Blood pressure measures how hard your blood pushes against your artery walls. The top number (systolic) is the pressure when your heart beats. The bottom number (diastolic) is the pressure when your heart rests. Both numbers matter.

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mmHg
RangeCategory
Below 120/80Normal
120-129 / below 80Elevated
130-139 / 80-89High — Stage 1
140+ / 90+High — Stage 2
Ask Your Provider
  • What is my blood pressure goal based on my health history?
  • Should I be monitoring my blood pressure at home?
  • How does my blood pressure affect my DOT medical card?
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Number 02
A1C (Hemoglobin A1C)
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A1C is a blood test that shows your average blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. Unlike a finger-stick check, A1C gives you the bigger picture of how your body manages sugar over time.

%
RangeCategory
Below 5.7%Normal
5.7% - 6.4%Prediabetes
6.5% - 7.9%Diabetes range
8.0%+Needs urgent attention
Ask Your Provider
  • What is my personal A1C target?
  • How often should I be getting this test?
  • What lifestyle changes could move this number?
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Number 03
Cholesterol
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Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in your blood. Your body needs some, but too much of the wrong kind builds up in your arteries. LDL is the "bad" cholesterol. HDL is the "good" cholesterol that helps clear it out. HDL ranges differ for men and women.

All values in mg/dL
MeasureDesirableBorderlineHigh Risk
Total<200200-239240+
LDL<100100-159160+
HDL (Men)60+40-59<40
HDL (Women)60+50-59<50
Ask Your Provider
  • What is my LDL target based on my risk factors?
  • Should I be concerned about my triglycerides?
  • How does diet versus medication affect my numbers?
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Number 04
Fasting Blood Sugar
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Fasting blood sugar measures how much sugar is in your blood after not eating for 8 to 12 hours. It is a snapshot — unlike A1C which shows your average over months.

mg/dL
RangeCategory
Below 100Normal
100 - 125Prediabetes
126+Diabetes range
Ask Your Provider
  • Should I be checking my blood sugar at home?
  • What does fasting glucose tell me that A1C does not?
  • How do my eating habits affect this number?
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Number 05
BMI (Body Mass Index)
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BMI is a height-to-weight ratio that estimates body fat. It is not perfect — it does not account for muscle, bone density, or where you carry weight — but it is a starting point.

BMICategory
18.5-24.9Normal
25.0-29.9Overweight
30.0-34.9Obese — Class 1
35.0+Obese — Class 2+

If your BMI, A1C, or blood sugar numbers need attention, ask about our medically supervised wellness management program — including nutrition guidance, body composition tracking, and provider-monitored care plans tailored to your body.

Ask Your Provider
  • Is BMI the right measure for my body type?
  • What does my waist circumference add to the picture?
  • What is a realistic and healthy goal for me?

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Whether you are ready to book your wellness exam, need a DOT physical medical card, or want to learn life-saving skills — we are here. Whole person wellness starts with a single step.

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What Our Patients Say

Real People. Real Results.

“

I had been through three different clinics in two years and nobody took the time to actually listen. Dawn sat with me for over an hour on my first visit. She looked at my labs, my history, my lifestyle — the whole picture. For the first time in a long time, I felt like someone cared about getting it right.

Brenda Thibodaux

Primary Care Patient

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I drive long-haul for a living and I have been through DOT physicals where the examiner barely looks up from the clipboard. Dawn actually explained my blood pressure numbers, talked to me about what I eat on the road, and helped me understand what the medical card process means. I was in and out same day with my card in hand.

Marcus Ledet

DOT Physical — Commercial Driver

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Our staffing agency needed BLS and ACLS recertifications for 14 nurses on a tight deadline. Dawn came to our facility, ran both classes back to back, and every single person passed. The hands-on scenarios were better than anything we had seen from the big training centers. We have her on retainer now.

Keisha Broussard

AHA Certification — Healthcare Staffing Director

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After my second child I could not get the weight off no matter what I tried. Dawn put together a wellness plan that actually made sense for my body — not some cookie-cutter program. Between the nutrition guidance and the lymphatic drainage sessions, I dropped 22 pounds in four months and I feel like myself again.

Monique Castille

Wellness Management Patient

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I took the Heartsaver CPR class because my job required it. I did not expect it to change my life. Three weeks later my father collapsed at a family gathering and I knew exactly what to do. The paramedics said my compressions kept him alive until they arrived. I thank God for Dawn and that class every single day.

Terrence Guidry

Heartsaver CPR Graduate