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St. Thomas Healthy News: Block Party of Life, Heart Care, and More this July

By stthomaschc | Monthly Newsletters | Comments are Closed | 1 August, 2017 | 0

Join us at the Block Party for Life this Saturday!

Keeping you and your family healthy is what we care most about, and that’s why we are celebrating your health with a day of music, BBQ, fish fry, health screenings and more at the “Block Party for Life” in the1800 block of Newton Street in Algiers this Saturday July 8th from 10AM – 2PM!
We will be offering free hepatitis C, HIV and blood pressure screenings, and our We PrEP Together initiative will be there to talk to you and your loved ones about how we can work together to keep the community HIV free with PrEP. A big thanks to our partners NOMTOC, Craige Cultural Center, Becnel’s Automotive Repair and Algiers Charter School Association for making this possible. The event is free and open to the public, and is family-friendly. Hope to see you there!


Need heart help?

A recent study by the American College of Cardiology indicates that cardiovascular disease causes one-third of deaths around the world. St. Thomas Community Health Center offers a full range of cardiovascular services five days a week from 8AM – 5PM. Our specialized diagnostic and interventional care includes echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, stress testing, and ambulatory ECG monitoring. View a complete list of our Heart & Vascular services here.


Thank You to Our Supporters

Our many generous community supporters are what make St. Thomas’s mission to keep New Orleans healthy, regardless of socioeconmic status, possible. This month, we want to pay a special thanks to some of the integral churches in our community that have helped us get where we are today. Learn more about our other partners here.


The Latest: In the News & Around the Community

Thomas Community Health doctor gives the 411 on hepatitis C
According to recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hepatitis C infection rates in the United States have nearly tripled between 2010 and 2015, primarily affecting young adults between the ages of 20 and 29 years. 
Hepatitis C often has few to no symptoms for years, meaning many infected with the virus are unaware they have it, leaving it untreated and increasing the chance of complications. When symptoms are present, they may include jaundice, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and stomach pain. 

Read the full story here.

Dr. Costello Talks Signs and Symptoms of Cataracts

June was Cataracts Awareness Month. St. Thomas Community Health Center optometrist Dr. Donald Costello spoke with WWL-TV on the symptoms of cataracts, and the importance of regular eye exams, especially for those ages 65 and up. Read the full story here.

June, 2017 Newsletter: Quality Healthcare Should Be Convenient

By stthomaschc | Monthly Newsletters | Comments are Closed | 2 June, 2017 | 2

Your Health Should Be Convenient

At St. Thomas, the quality healthcare you and your family deserve is easily accessible. That’s why same day and next day appointments are our specialty. Whether your child is sick and needs to see a pediatrician, you need a last minute physical, or an unplanned injury happens, our dedicated team is here to provide comprehensive care for all ages the same or next day.

Don’t stress about getting here. Our six locations across the city are all convenient to bus lines. Plus, we want to keep your family healthy regardless of your insurance status or ability to pay so you won’t have to worry about a bill you can’t afford.

Call 504-529-5558 to make your same-day appointment

Men’s Health Month is celebrated each June to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Our team of dedicated male health providers at St. Thomas is sharing their health advice for men and boys every week this month. Dr. Donald Costello, optometrist at St. Thomas, shared a tip for keeping your eyes healthy this week. Check out the advice our other providers will be sharing each week in June on our Facebook page!

Make an Appointment with an Optometrist Today

A Number You Should Know

Do You Know Your Status?

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Around 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV, and one in eight people are unaware they are infected with it. In Louisiana, that’s 1 in 5. The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV. A general rule for those with risk factors is to get tested annually. Additionally, sexually active gay and bisexual men may benefit from getting an HIV test more often, perhaps every 3 to 6 months.

St. Thomas Community Health Center has a dedicated team of specialists who work with our community to care for those who have the virus, and assist in preventing the spread of HIV. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide premium services related to preventing and managing HIV at prices affordable to all, regardless of insurance coverage or ability to pay.

If you haven’t been tested for HIV, make an appointment with your St. Thomas provider to be tested. If you have tested positive, getting into care as soon as possible improves health and reduces the risk of transmission of the virus. St. Thomas can link people to care at the time of diagnosis. If you are HIV negative, and want to keep it that way, learn more about our We PrEP Together initiative, a comprehensive prevention program which includes taking a pill once a day.

The Latest: In the News & Around the Community

The Sista Strut 3K Walk New Orleans was a Success

Last month, we proudly supported the Sista Strut 3k Walk New Orleans. It was a beautiful day at Woldenburg Park recognizing the strength of breast cancer survivors, their family and friends. The goal of Sista Strut walks is to raise money and heighten awareness for breast cancer and specifically how it affects the African American Community. African American women are more likely to get breast cancer at a younger age and have a death rate from breast cancer twice that of Caucasian women of the same age.

St. Thomas’s We PrEP Together will be at New Orleans Pride

The New Orleans Pride Parade is on June 10th, and our We PrEP Together initiative is a proud sponsor of this year’s event. Our friends from Youth Run NOLA will be there giving out goodies for parade goers on our behalf including temporary tattoos, and condoms and information on how to stay HIV free in New Orleans.

New Orleans Pride Festival celebrations will take place all weekend, centered around the LGBT community of New Orleans and its allies. Learn more about the weekend of events here.

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