Common Ground Health Clinic

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CLINCALÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ 3

WOMENÕS HEALTHÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.10

DENTALÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.12

EYEÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.13

HIV/AIDSÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ...15

HOSPITALÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ.17

Info for ProvidersÉÉÉÉÉÉ...19

PEDIATRICÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ21

PHYSICAL THERAPYÉÉÉÉÉÉ..23

MENTAL HEALTHÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ...25

SUSTANCE ABUSEÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..32

SOCIALÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..35

           Education and ParentingÉÉÉ..37

EmploymentÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ38

           MedicineÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..38

           PetsÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..39

GOVERNMENTÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ40

HOUSINGÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ..43

GUTTING/REBUILDINGÉÉÉÉÉ.49

LEGALÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉÉ...55

TARGET_POPULATIONS....ÉÉÉ...57



CLINICAL

Algiers Community Health Clinic

(504) 364-4066

4422 Gen. Meyers & Holiday, Algiers

Primary care services, outpatient care only; spanish-speaking mental health services; pediatrics; STD testing, including HIV; vaccinations.

M-F, 8-4

Walk-in OK

$25 initial fee, $15 every visit therafter

 

Algiers-Fischer  Community Health Center (Excelth)

(504)364-4065 or (504) 361-6491

4422 General Myers Ave., Algiers

Comprehensive primary heath care and social services including prenatal, child/adult, WIC, family planning, and KIDMED.

M-F: 8-4

Appointment, or before 9AM for walkin.  $25 for first visit, $15 for all subsequent.  Medicaid, Medicare, and Private insurance accepted.

Spanish spoken.

 

Central City Behavioral Health Clinic

504 5686650

2221 Philip St., New Orleans

Crisis counseling and outpatient mental health services for adults and children. Addictive disorders counselors, mental health counselors, developmental disorders counselors. For urgent crisis call 504-523-2673.

M-F, 8-4:30

Walk-in OK

Sliding Scale, Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance

 

Common Ground Health Clinic

(504) 361-9800

1400 Teche St., Algiers

Primary care services, vaccinations, case management, prescription assistance, herbalist, Spanish-speaking, acupuncture; HIV and syphillis testing, on Wed 11-3; referrals.

M, 2-4; T 9-12; W, 10-3; Sa, 12-3

Walk-in OK

Free

 

Covenant House Tulane University Community Health Center

504 5841167

611 North Rampart St. (St. Peters entrance), New Orleans

Mental and primary health care services for adults, including limited substance abuse counseling, immunizations (Does not offer first shots in Hepatitis A and B, only follow-up), TB tests, pelvic exams and pap smears,  . Speciality referrals.

M,Th 8-7pm, T,W,F 8-5pm, behav health M-F 8-4:30

Walk-in OK

Free, will be sliding scale

Spanish spoken.

 

Covenant House Adolescent Clinic

(504) 584-1112

611 North Rampart St. (in the front), New Orleans

For infants, children, and adolescents (under age 24).  Free primary medical services include well-baby exams, vaccinations, urgent care, reproductive health, and STD screening and treatment. M-F, 9-12, pediatric clinic; M-F, 1-5, adolescent clinic.

M-F, 9-12, 1-5

Walk-in Only

Free

Spanish spoken.

 

Daughters of Charity Neighborhood Health Partnership

(504) 482-0084

111 N. Causeway Blvd.  (same bldg. as the Jefferson Parish Health Clinic, under Causeway Overpass), Metairie

Primary care; vaccinations; TB testing; STD testing; Pediatrics; mental health; discounted pharmacy.

M-Th: 8:30a-5p, F 8:30a-2p

Walk-in

Sliding scale based on income

Spanish Spoken.

 

Daughters of Charity Health Center- Napolean

(504) 207-3060

2820 Napolean Ave, 8 Fl

Provides primary care services with referrals. Family, Prenatal, Geriatric, Adolescent, Adult Medical Services, Immunizations, Employee Physicals.

M-F:8-5

Appt better, Walk-in sometimes

Sliding scale based on income

Spanish Spoken on WednesdayÕs.

 

Daughters of Charity Health Center-Saint Cecilia

(504) 945-1531

4201 North Rampart, New Orleans

Provides primary care services with referrals. Family, Geriatric, Adolescent, Adult Medical Services, Immunizations, Employee Physicals.

M-Th:8-5, F:8-2

Walk-in

Sliding scale based on income

 

East Jefferson Community Health

504 4640032

11312 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge

Adult and pediatric primary, vaccinations (including flu shot), PAP smears, pregnancy and STD testing.

M-F, 8-5

Sliding Scale

 

Gentilly Medical Clinic

(504) 943-2423

3030 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans

Abortion services  - need to call for more information

Call for Appointment

 

Ida Hymel Health Clinic

504 3644023

1111 Newton St. & Atlantic, Algiers (in Arthur Monday Community Center), Algiers

Primary care services, pediatric and adult, WIC (Women, Infants & Children) program, mental health on Thursdays, Vaccines, TB.

M-F, 8-12, 1-4

Walk-in or Appointment

Sliding Scale ($25 first visit, $15 after)

 

Musician's Clinic

(504)895-5748, (504)412-1707

3600 Prytania Suite 35, New Orleans

Non-for-profit providing occupational medicine and wellness clinic.

M-F, 9a-5Pm

 

St. Thomas Community Clinic

5045295558, mammo (504) 529-5560, fax (504)234-1411, (504) 529-5211 ext 222 for Rheum or Pulm appt

1020 St. Andrews (at Magazine St.), New Orleans

Primary medical care including pediatrics, lab services, rheumatology (Tuesday mornings, with referral), pulmonology (Wednesday mornings, with referral); Mamograms (Thurs), Ear, Nose and Throat and Ophthalmology referrals available.

M-F, 8:30-2:45

Appointment Only

Private Insurance,

$20 without insurance

 

Delgado Personal Care Clinic

(504) 658-2540

517 N Rampart St.

7:30a-4:30p

STD testing. Patients must register 7:30-10:30am, 12-3pm.

Free.

 

Delgado Clinic Building/Hutchinson Clinic

504-903-9431 (3rd floor) 800-256-2311, 504-903-2373

1545 Tulane Ave, 2nd and 3rd Floor, New Orleans

Primary health care and infectious disease services.  Reduced prescriptions.  Congestive heat failure, dematology, medicine, neurology, podiatry, and post-trauma clinics

M-F 8-4:30

Appointment Only

$15 co-pay unless free care eligible

Spanish spoken.

 

Dowman Urgent Care Clinic

(504) 246-5227

4543 Dowman Rd., New Orleans

Basic urgent care, primary care and referral services, routine labs and immunizations.

M-F, 9-5; Sun, 9-1

Walk-in OK

Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance

 

Dr. Henry M Evans, Jr.

504 2635622

1501 Newton St., Algiers

Private practice, family medicine.  Open to those whose primary care doctors have not returned post-Katrina.

Call for hours

Appointment Only

Medicaid, Private Insurance

 

Drop in Clinic

(504)948-6701

1428 N. Rampart, New Orleans

Food, Clothing, day shelter, counseling, case management, adolescent and pediatric clinic

9:30-12, 2:30-5

Walk in Only

Free

Spanish spoken.

 

Edna Pillsbury Health Clinic

(504)565-7282

2222 Simon Bolivar Ave, New Orleans

General pediatric and adult health services.

M-F, 8-4

Sliding scale, Medicaid & Medicare accepted

 

EXCElth Incorporated

(504) 524-1210

1515 Poydras Suite 1070, New Orleans

Comprehensive primary healthcare and social services.  Prenatal, child/adult, WIC, HIV/AIDS, KIDMED.

M-F, 8-5

Sliding scale, Medicaid & Medicare accepted

 

Health Care for the Homeless Clinic

(504)565-7283

2222 Simon Bolivar Ave, New Orleans

Comprehensive program offering primary medical care, dental care

M-F, 8:30-3:30

Walk-in OK

Medical free if homeless and connected with homeless services agency; otherwise $25 first visit, $15 after; Dental free as for medical; otherwise sliding scale

 

HIV Outpatient Program (HOP) Clinic

(504)903-6959

136 Roman St., New Orleans

See HIV/AIDS section for more info.

 

Infectious Disease Clinic

(504)903-6959

136 S. Roman St., New Orleans

Provide range of services for persons infected with HIV and other STDs.

M-F, 10-3:30

Sliding scale, Medicaid & Medicare accepted

 

Jefferson Parish Health Unit (A)

(504) 838-5100

111 N. Causeway Blvd (under Causeway Overpass), Metairie

STD testing and treatment, tuberculosis care, immunizations, pre-natal care, pregnancy testing, family planning, PAP smears, birth control, breast exams, environmental health services, WIC, TB and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment.

M-F, 8-4:30

Walk-in OK

Free and Sliding depending on service

 

Jefferson Parish Health Unit (B)

(504) 349-8802

1855 Ames St., Marrero

STD testing and treatment; tuberculosis care; immunizations; pre-natal care; pregnancy testing; family planning; PAP smears; birth control; breast exams; environmental health services; WIC opens; TB and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment.

M-F, 8-4:30

Sliding Scale

 

Jefferson Parish Health Unit Wetmore TB Clinic

(504) 9319437

1855 Ames Blvd., Marrero, Marrero

Must have had contact with TB patients or previous positive skin test

Appointment Only

No Charge

 

Louisiana Ave Medical Center

504 2635622

1501 Newton St. Suite  C, New Orleans

Primary care, adults and pediatrics.

M-F, 10-3

Walk-in OK

Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance, Private-Pay

 

LSU Family Health Clinic at Kenner Regional Medical Center

(504) 471-2750

200 W Esplanade, Kenner

Family practice, including pre-natal.

M-Th, 8:30-4; F, 8:30-11

Appointment Only

No one refused care; Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance

 

Medical Center of Louisiana, ÒCharity/UniversityÓ

(504)903-3000

1541 Tulane Ave., New Orleans

2021 Perdido St, New Orleans

Appointments can be made through this number for MCLNO

M-F, 8-5

Spanish spoken.

 

Metairie Clinic at Tulane-Lakeside

(504) 887-2222

4770 S I-10 Service Rd W, Metairie

General practitioner; orthopedic; EMT specialists; audiology.

M-F, 9-4

Appointment Only

Medicare, Private Insurance

 

New Orleans Musicians' Clinic

Administration: 504-412-1707; Appointments: 504-895-5748

3600 Prytania Suite 35, New Orleans

(NOMC) is an innovative not-for-profit occupational medicine and wellness partnership offering comprehensive health care to our community's most precious resource: our musicians. Members of the Musicians Mutual Protective Union Local No. 174-496 and professional musicians living in the greater metropolitan New Orleans area are eligible for the following medical services: Health assessments Primary Care: Nurse Practitioner and Physician Services Triage and referral services to private or public care, as appropriate Social Services information and referral, as needed Health Education and Counseling

M-F, 9-5

 

The New Orleans Women's Health Clinic
1406 Esplanade, New Orleans
504-524-8255
Clinical: T., W. 10 AM - 6 PM
Office: M, Th 11 AM - 3PM Obstetrical/gynecological, sexual health, and primary care services will be available to all women, regardless of ability to pay. Services available on a sliding fee scale and insurance, Medicaid will be accepted.  Please call for an appointment.

 

Ochsner Clinic Kenner

504 4439500

2120 Driftwood Blvd., Kenner

Family practice, internal medicine, podiatry, cardiology, nephrology, urology.

M-F, 8-5; Sat, 8-11:30 a.m.

Appointment Only

Medicare, Private Pay ($250 visit)

Spanish spoken.

 

Odyssey House Health Clinic

504 8219211

1125 N Tonti St. @ Gov. Nichols St., New Orleans

Offers free primary health care, including vaccinations. HIV testing offered on Mondays.

M, W, F, 1-5

Walk-in OK

Free

 

Operation Blessing

(no phone number)

5501 Read Blvd.

Provides basic medical and dental services. Closes in Dec.

M-F 8a-5p

Walk-in OK

Free

 

Oschner Algiers Clinic

504 37193223

3401 Behrman Place, Algiers

Internal medicine, pediatrics, family medicine, radiology and labs.

M-F, 7-5:30; Sat, 8-12

Appointment Only

Insurance Only

 

SE Louisiana Veteran's Health Care System

800 9358387

1601 Perdido St., New Orleans

Clinic and oupatient visits; Prescription refills; Urgent care.

M-F, 8-4

 

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

(504)568-0811

1601 Perdido St., New Orleans

Provides healthcare services for veterans and their families

M-F: 7:30-4

Call for appointment.

 

Medical Center of Louisiana (at LSU Hospital)

(504) 903-3000 main number, (504) 903-3141 ER

2021 Perdido St., New Orleans

Minor emergency medical  care, including abscesses. MD advice line coming soon.

24 hrs

Walk-in OK

LA residents, $15 co-pay; out-of-state, $150 co-pay; Medicare, no co-pay; Medicaid, $15 co-pay

 

St. Helena Parish Health Unit

225 2226178

53 N 2nd st, Greensberg

Family planning, STD testing, shots, immunizations, WIC, TB follow-up.

M-F, 8-4:30

Walk-in OK

Medicare, Medicaid, Sliding Scale

Spanish spoken.

 

Tulane Family Health Care Uptown Square Clinic

(504) 864-6000

200 Broadway St., suite 230 Emergency walk-ins, family health care. M-F, 8-5, S 8-12

Walk-in for emergency, Appointment only for clinic

Private self-pay, Medicare, Medicaid

Spanish spoken.

 

Tulane Multispecialty Clinic

(504) 988-5800

275 LaSalle St., New Orleans

Physicians in the following specialties: General internal medicine;neurosurgery, neurology, pulmonary, nephrology, infectious diseases, psychiatry, cardiology, general surgery

M-F 8-4 (not all specialties every day)

Appointment Only

Medicare, private insurance; call if medicaid or self pay, some physicians may accept

Spanish spoken.

 

Veterans Affairs Medical Center Outpatient Clinic

800 9358387

1601 Perdido St., New Orleans

Primary care M-F 7:30-3:30; Serves only veterans. Primary care, Mental care, flu shots, prescriptions, pharmacy. Bring VA identification.

Call for hours

Appointment Only

Fees and Rx vary according to military service

 

West Jefferson Community Health

504 4362223

4028 US Hwy 90, Avondale

M-F, 8-4

Sliding scale


 WOMENÕS HEALTH

Adoption & Maternity Services

(504) 836-8702

3939 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie

Provides unplanned pregnancy counseling and adoption services.

 

Center- Napolean

(504) 482-0084

2820 Napolean Ave, 8 Fl

Provides primary care services with referrals. Family, Prenatal (on WednesdayÕs only), Geriatric, Adolescent, Adult Medical Services, Immunizations, Employee Physicals.

Sliding scale based on income

Call for appt.

M-F:8-5

Spanish Spoken.

 

Drop-in Center for Youth in the Uptown Square Center

(504) 584-1111

200 Broadway St., New Orleans

Health services for 1-23 including primary care, OB GYN, and STD testing.

M-F, 9a-12p children, 1-4p adolescent

Free

 

Jefferson Parish Health Unit (A)

(504) 838-5100

111 N. Causeway Blvd (under Causeway Overpass), Metairie

STD testing and treatment, tuberculosis care, immunizations, pre-natal care, pregnancy testing, family planning, PAP smears, birth control, breast exams, environmental health services, WIC, TB and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment.

M-F, 8-4:30

Walk-in OK

Free and Sliding depending on service

 

Jefferson Parish Health Unit (B)

(504) 349-8802

1855 Ames St., Marrero

STD testing and treatment; tuberculosis care; immunizations; pre-natal care; pregnancy testing; family planning; PAP smears; birth control; breast exams; environmental health services; WIC opens; TB and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment.

M-F, 8-4:30

Sliding Scale

 

LA Breast and Cervical Health Program

(888) 599-1073

Provides referrals for free breast exams and mammograms to women age 40-64.

M-F, 8-4:30

Appointment Only

Free

 

MidTown Medical Center/New Orleans East Women's Clinic

(504) 244-9681

3500 St Charles Ave, New Orleans

Offers comprehensive OB/GYN, including termination.

M-F 9-5

Appointment Only.

Private Insurance. Competitive rates.

 

Causeway Clinic

(504) 837-1272

3044 Ridgelake Dr, Metairie West

Offers comprehensive OB/GYN, including termination.

M-F 9-5

Appointment Only.

Private Insurance. Competitive rates.

 

Jefferson Medical Center Behavioral Medicine Center

(504) 391-2440

229 Bellemeade Blvd., Gretna

Outpatient mental health and susbstance abuse services and support groups.  Post-partum classes available to adults and adolescents.

M-F 8:30-5

Appointment

Medicare, Private Insurance, Cash, initial assessment free

Spanish spoken, but not for all services

 

OB/GYN Clinic of Medical Center of Louisiana

(504)903-8412

2100 Perdido St., New Orleans

Gynecological clinics, obstretical clinics

M-F 7:30-4

Call for appointment

Spanish spoken.

 

Planned Parenthood

(504) 897-9200

4018 Magazine St., New Orleans

Pregnancy/(cheap) birth control services, STIs, women's health. Spanish speaking speaking translation available Fridays.

M, 8-4; T, 9-5; W 11-7; Th, F, 9-5; every other Sat, 9-12

Walk-in OK, Appointment only for exams

Medicaid, cash, credit, check

Spanish spoken.

 

St. Charles Mobile Medical Clinic

9857855889?

Call for locations, New Orleans

Provides mobile, complete prenatal care using the Centering Pregnancy model.

Walk-in or Appointment

Free, Medicaid, Insurance

Spanish spoken.

 

 

St Vincent's Maternity Clinic

504-837-6346, call 944 0101 temporarily to see the doctor- insurance or Medicaid only

1510 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie

 

The Women's Medical Centers

(504) 366-7233

515 Westbank Expwy, Gretna

Women's health care, lab services, 4D-Ultrasound.

M-F, 8-5

Appointment Only

Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance

Spanish spoken.

 

Tulane Center for WomenÕs Health at Lakeside

(504) 780-4560

4720 S-10 Service Rd Suite 300, Metairie

OB/GYN services.

M-F, 8-4:30

Appointment Only

Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance

Spanish spoken.

 

Women's Support Group

(504) 391-2440

237 Bellemeade Blvd. (West Jefferson Behavioral Medicine Center), Gretna

A support group for women.

M, 6 p.m.

Free

DENTAL

New Orleans Council On Aging Dental Program

(504)520-8473

Central City Senior Center, 2020 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans

Dental services including exams, x-rays, cleanings, filling, extractions, dentures, repairs, relines

M, W: 9-1PM

Appointment Only

intial exam $10, x-rays extra, cleanings $40 and up

 

Algiers Dental Clinic

(504) 364-4020 (clinic);

(504) 658-2581 (for appt)

1111 Newton St. Rom 207, Algiers

The New Orleans Health Department Algiers Dental Clinic provides comprehensive dental services to persons in need of dental care. Referrals may be required for specialty service not performed on site. Medicaid provides dental exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, fluoride, sealants for children, and complete dentures only for Medicaid adults. All others must pay. Initial exam and x-rays are less that $35.00.

Tu, Th, 8-2:30 pm

Medicaid

 

Donated Dental Services

(504) 899-6440

Serves low-income, permanently disabled persons, and patients over 65 years old and those unable to work. Pro bono cases if assesed.   No emergency services.

M-Th, 7-3:30

Appointment Only

 

Homeless Dental Clinic

(504)565-7283

2222 Simon Bolivar Ave, New Orleans

Dental services including exams, x-rays, cleanings, filling, extractions, dentures, repairs, relines

M-F, 8:30-3:30

Free if homeless and connected with homeless services agency; otherwise sliding scale

 

Medical Center of Louisiana

(504) 903-5040, (504) 903-5009 Emergency Room

136 S. Roman St. (fl ?), New Orleans

Provides emergency dental care starting in Jan 2007.  Walk-in's welcome M and Th.

M-F, 8-4

 

Operation Blessing

(no phone number)

5501 Read Blvd.

Basic emergency dental services.  Lines often start as earlier than 5am.

First come, first serve.

M-F 9a-4p

Free

 

The Tooth Bus

504 3427874

200 Henry Clay, New Orleans

Provides mobile pediatric dental care (21 yrs. or younger).

M-F, 8-4

Appointment only; emergencies same day or referred to Children's Hospital if bus isn't out

Based on income, household size; if under a certain amount need to have Medicaid or apply for Medicaid

 

Louisiana Office of Donated Dental Services

1(800)9466016, 504-899-6440

Hotline- run out of home, New Orleans

Provides the Mentally and Physically Handicapped as well as the Elderly (65 or older) with donated dental services, only for low income, no emergency services, 6mo to a year waiting period

M-Thu 7-3:30

call for application

Free if qualified

 

Dr. Velasco, D.D.S.

3500 Behrman Pl, Algiers

(504) 227-8577 phone

(504) 362-1104 fax

Comprehensive dental services, including dentures, orthodontics, minor surgery.

Private Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Competitive rates for uninsured

Spanish Spoken.

 


EYE

Dorothy K Anderson, OD

(504) 348-2993

1670 Barataria Blvd., Marrero

For emergency services call: 504-887-7660.

M-Th, 9-6; F, 9-4; Sat, 8-1

Appointment Only

Medicaid, Private Insurance

 

Ernest A Wilbur, OD

(504) 368-5320

2901 General DeGaule Dr., Suite 101, New Orleans

Optometrist, eyewear, contacts, low cost eye exams.

F, 9-3; Sat, 9-1:30

Appointment Only

Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance; no one will be refused care

 

Eye Works

(504) 837-8323

1431 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie

Glasses and contact lenses.

M, Tu, W, F, 9:30-6; Th, 10:30-6

Walk-in or Appointment

$79 eye exam; Medicaid, Private Insurance

 

For Your Eyes Only

(504) 896-7661

4220 Magazine St, New Orleans

Glasses, contact lenses, eye exams, glaucoma testing.

T-Th 10-4 (dr in); other services M 10-4, S 9-12

Walk-in or Appointment

Medicaid, Private Insurance

Spanish spoken.

 

River Town Optic

(504)888-6288

400 Williams Blvd.,

$12 glasses and $10 exam for low income individuals

M-F, 9-5

 

Vision Optique

(985) 892-1056

1600 N Highway 190, Covington

Optometrist, eyewear, contacts, full service lab.

M-F, 9-6; Sat, 9-5

Walk-in OK

Medicaid, Private Insurance.

 

Vision Optique

(985) 727-9948

2997 Highway 190, Mandeville

Optometrist, eyewear, contacts, full service lab.

M-F, 9-6; Sat, 9-5

Walk-in OK

Medicaid, Private Insurance

 

Vision Optique

5044550764 (check phone; not working 3/2/07)

3242 Severn Ave., Metairie

Optometrist, eyewear, contacts, full service lab.

M-F, 9-6; Sat, 9-5

Walk-in OK

Medicaid, Private Insurance

 

Vision Optique

(504) 467-7095

910 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner

Optometrist, eyewear, contacts, full service lab.

M-F, 9-6; Sat, 9-5

Walk-in OK

Medicaid, Private Insurance

 


HIV/AIDS

Belle Reve Recovery Readiness

(504) 945-9455