Agency Name: Jefferson Parish Health Unit
Carolyn M. Davis, MP.H., Acting Administrator for Jefferson Parish Health Units
111 Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70001
504-838-5100
Fax: 504-838-5104
1855 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
504-349-8802
Fax: 504-349-8817
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Agency Mission: Our commitment is to enhance the quality of life in Louisiana by
providing the information necessary for individuals to assume responsibility for their own
health, and by assuring the availability of basic healthcare services for those in need.
Accomplishment of our mission relies on our ability to capitalize on the diversity of our
population and our employees so as to develop healthy and happy communities.
Number of Youth-Oriented Programs: 6
- Child Health Program
Cost: None (for those who qualify or administrative fee not to exceed $10.00)
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish
Population Served/Eligibility: Males and
females from birth to age 2 who need health services but whose parents cannot afford a
private physician
Program Entry: Client calls for appointment
Assessment: Assessment by nurse
- Family Planning Program
Cost: Income-based
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish
Population Served/Eligibility: Females of
childbearing age in need of pregnancy testing, family planning services, and pre- and
postnatal care
Program Entry: Referral by self/family, school, court or mental health professional
Assessment: Medical assessment
- Immunizations
Cost: $10.00 per visit regardless of the number of immunizations given
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish
Population Served/Eligibility: Males and
females of all ages
Program Entry: Referral by self/family
Assessment: Personal interview, medical assessment
- Maternity
Cost: None (for those who qualify) or administrative fee not to exceed $10.00
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish
Population Served/Eligibility: Pregnant females
Program Entry: Client calls for an appointment
Assessment: Medical assessment
- STD Program
Cost: None (for those who qualify or administrative gee not to exceed $10.00)
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish
Population Served/Eligibility: Males and
females age 11 and older in need of testing, information and/or treatment for sexually
transmitted diseases
Program Entry: Referral by self/family, call for appointment
Assessment: Medical assessment
- Vital Records Registry
Website:
http://www.oph.dhh.louisiana.gov/recordsstatistics/vitalrecords/index.html
- WICS (Woman, Infant, Child Services)
Cost: None (for those who qualify)
Geographic Area Served: East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish
Population Served/Eligibility: Mothers-to-be
and their infants and children primarily up to age 5 in need of nutritional assistance,
education and guidance
Program Entry: Application
Assessment: Personal interview, nurse assessment
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