Common Ground Health Clinic
Resource Guide
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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