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Stay Prepared for Cold & Flu Season

Along with COVID, cold and flu are still a major concern for children and adults. Make sure you keep your kids, and yourself, vaccinated, so everyone can stay healthy this cold and flu season. St. Thomas is offering a vaccine clinic on November 5th make sure to call and schedule!

Prepare for Cold & Flu Season

Did You Catch us At Gentilly Fest?

St. Thomas had a wonderful time at Gentilly Fest earlier in October. We can’t wait to see even more of you at future events around our community.

Did You Miss National Health Literacy Month?

October was Health Literacy Month! Nearly nine out of 10 adults struggle to understand and use personal and public health information when it’s filled with unfamiliar or complex terms. At St. Thomas Community Health Center, we provide healthcare to all and strive to communicate clearly with our patients, so you can make informed decisions about your health. Access your health records, check lab results, communicate with your provider, and more through the Patient Portal [previously called St. Thomas Online].

Visit the Patient Portal [previously called St. Thomas Online]

Learn More About Health Literacy

Check Your Vision at St. Thomas

If you’ve noticed changes in your vision, or you are experiencing eye irritation, consider visiting an optometrist at St. Thomas. Make an appointment with us to get on the road to seeing clearly.

Get Your Optometry Appointment Today

Test Your Blood Pressure

As you get older, it’s more likely that you’ll experience high blood pressure. St, Thomas offers a variety of programs to help patients who may be experiencing high blood pressure. Hypertension can lead to heart attack or stroke; make sure you check your blood pressure with St. Thomas.

Manage Your Blood Pressure With St. Thomas

Two New Locations Opening Soon

We are looking forward to opening up two additional locations in the near future at:

• 2000 Magazine St.
• 3500 Holiday Dr.

This will expand our ability to offer comprehensive primary care to more patients in the Greater New Orleans and Algiers areas.

We’re Now At 3221 General De Gaulle!

We have completed the move from L.B. Landry to our new site at 3221 General De Gaulle Dr.

Our women’s health patients can expect to see Chaniel Age, NP already at De Gaulle. Elisecia Brown, NP will also be seeing patients at De Gaulle.

Jonathan Page, MD’s services have resumed at our Gretna location.

If you have any questions, you can still reach us at 504-529-5558.

Are You Signed up for Pharmacy Services?

All St. Thomas patients have access to our pharmacy services. With our pharmacy, you receive medication counseling and a 90-day supply of your medication if approved by your insurance group! Receive a free delivery or pick it up from St. Thomas today.

Free Medication Delivery!

You Deserve Access to Your Medical Records

St. Thomas believes that everyone deserves access to their medical records, which is why we provide access through our patient portal.

Login to the Patient Portal [previously called St. Thomas Online]

Services for Women of All Ages

At St. Thomas, we’re here for woman at every stage of life. From routine pap smears and cervical cancer screening, to mammographies, and birth control – these are a few of the women’s health services we offer.

See Our Women’s Health Services

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Many people suffer from mental health disorders but often don’t receive the care they deserve. Learn more about mental health awareness today.

Check Up On Your Mental Health

Let’s PrEP for Health

Did you know that in Louisiana 1 in 5 people living with HIV are undiagnosed and unaware of their status?

Did you know that in the New Orleans region, 15% of people living with HIV are unaware they have been infected with the virus?

Did you know that New Orleans is ranked #6 nationally for HIV case rates?

African Americans make up 32% of the population in Louisiana, yet they disproportionately make up 70% of the newly diagnosed HIV cases in OUR state. So now, how do WE change this? We PrEP for our health!

PrEP allows those of US who are vulnerable to contracting HIV to take control of OUR sexual health. Taking PrEP once a day can decrease our vulnerability to contracting HIV by up to 99%. Remember PrEP is most impactful when paired with condoms and other preventative strategies. Contact us or your provider to discuss PrEP.

In addition to the once a day pill you’re familiar with, we are proud to offer the first and only long-acting injectable for PrEP. The intramuscular injection, branded as Apretude, is indicated for vulnerable adults and adolescents weighing at least 77 lbs. for PrEP to reduce the chance of sexually acquiring HIV-1 infection. Individuals must have a verifiable negative HIV-1 test prior to initiating Apretude.

PrEP is OUR contribution to OURselves and OUR communities for the eradication of HIV in OUR world.

Press to PrEP

Thank You to Our Partners

St. Thomas Community Health Center would not be possible without the generous support of our community partners. Our partners enable us to work every day to provide affordable, high-quality health care to all those in need, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. A few of our partners are listed below: