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December 2022

December is National HIV and AIDS Awareness Month

Approximately 1.2 million people in the US have HIV and of that 1.2 million, 13% don’t know they have it and need to be tested. Unfortunately, HIV disproportionally affects minorities, gay and bisexual people, and men who have sex with men. Through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program, St. Thomas helps make sure our patients receive the medication and support they need if they are diagnosed with HIV. Learn more about HIV and get a screening from St. Thomas today.

December AIDS Awareness Month

PrEP with St. Thomas

In Louisiana, 20% of people don’t know they have HIV. For those at high risk of contracting HIV, PrEP is a great option for you. PrEP can decrease your risk of contracting HIV by up to 99%. Continue to stay HIV free and start PrEP with St. Thomas.

PrEP is For Me in a Park

Free Prescription Delivery

Save time this holiday season by getting your medication delivered with St. Thomas. All St. Thomas patients qualify for free medication delivery. Enjoy convenience and exclusive pricing when you fill your prescriptions through St. Thomas’s pharmacy.

St Thomas Pharmacy Delivery

Schedule Your Flu Shot Today

Cold and flu season is here. Be sure to schedule your flu shot with St. Thomas. Protect your health and the health of those around you and enjoy a flu-free holiday.

Flu Shot at St Thomas

Holiday Hours

The holidays are here. We’ll be closed on the following days but we look forward to helping you when we reopen. If you need emergency help during this time, please call 911.

St Thomas 2023 Holiday Hours

St Thomas Two New Locations Pink

National Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. There are more than 34 million people living with diabetes and 88 million are at risk of being affected. Diabetes can lead to very serious conditions such as kidney disease, heart failure, and vision loss. Be sure to talk to your primary care provider about your risk of being affected by diabetes.

Make a Primary Care Appointment Today

Learn More National Diabetes Awareness Month

Telemedicine Appointments

Schedule a doctor’s appointment from the comfort of your home with St. Thomas. If you’ve never had a telemedicine appointment, don’t worry about it! We’ll walk you through it and ensure you get the care you need.

Schedule Your Telemedicine Appointment Today

Free Medication Delivery

All St. Thomas patients can receive free medication delivery from our pharmacy. We understand that getting to the pharmacy may be difficult for some and we want to make it as easy as possible for our patients. Being a St. Thomas patient also provides you with cost benefits that help make your medication more affordable.

Free Prescription Delivery with St. Thomas

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. More people die from lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. The CDC estimates that more than 80% of lung cancer cases are caused by tobacco use.

Learn More About Lung Cancer Awareness

Holiday Hours

The holiday season is here. We’ll be closed on the following days but we look forward to helping you when we reopen.

Two New Locations Opening Soon

We’ll soon be opening new locations at the following addresses:

• 2000 Magazine St.
• 3500 Holiday Dr.

We look forward to expanding our ability to offer comprehensive care to more patients in the Greater New Orleans and Algiers areas.

Our St. Thomas Holiday Food Drive

Our staff conducted a food drive for the Thanksgiving Holiday in partnership with Israelite Baptist Church (Central City) to provide food baskets for the community surrounding the church. A total of 525 lbs of food was collected and 40 families were provided baskets.

NAMI Walk For Change

St. Thomas was excited to participate in NAMIWalks Your Way this month! NAMI stands for National Alliance for Mental Illness. NAMI New Orleans is the city’s leading organization that helps people with mental health and their families. These walks raise money and awareness for mental health and allow NAMI to provide free programs for those in need.