EXCELth, Inc.
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1515 Poydras - Suite 1070
New Orleans, LA 70112

Phone:
(504) 524-1210
FAX:
(504) 524-1491

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5.10.2013 :: May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month

EXCELth would like you to know that Hepatitis is a serious disease that can affect your liver. You could have Hepatitis and not even know it. That’s why EXCELth is hosting Hepatitis Testing Days and offering free Hepatitis C and HIV tests at its health centers during May.

Who should get screened?  

Persons born between 1945 and 1965 are more likely to have Hepatitis C, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Other groups are also at risk so speak with your health care provider.

Come get your free screenings at these Hepatitis Testing Days

Thursday, May 23, 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. - EXCELth Family Health Center–Gentilly, 2050 Caton Street

 Friday, May 24, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  - EXCELth Family Health Center–Algiers,  4422 General Meyer Avenue

 For more information, call (504) 524-1210

 Take the online Hepatitis Risk Assessment 

 

5.24.2013 :: Listen to Mary Crooks on WBOK, 1230 AM - Thursday, May 30, 9:00 A.M.

Listen to Mary Crooks, EXCELth Community Relations Coordinator, discuss the Fin N' Sun Health Fairs, on WBOK, 1230 AM, Thursday, May 30 th at 9:00 A.M. S

5.24.2013 :: EXCELth hosts Fun n' Sun Health Fairs, May 31, June 7 and June 14

EXCELth hosts three Fun N’ Sun Health Fairs during May and June. The health fairs will offer free giveaways, health screenings, healthy refreshments & fun activities.      

 

Friday, May 31, 2013      10 AM-2PM

EXCELth Family Health Center-Gentilly, 2050 Caton Street

Activities: Balloons, Giveaways, Jump Ropes and Hula Hoops,

Health Screenings & Refreshments

 

Friday, June 7, 2013     10 AM-2PM

EXCELth Family Health Center-Algiers, 4422 General Meyer Avenue

Activities:  Game Machine, Giveaways, Health Screenings & Refreshments

 

Friday, June 14, 2013       10 AM-2PM

EXCELth Family Health Center-New Orleans East, 9900 Lake Forest Boulevard

Activities: Game Machine, Obstacle Course, Health Screenings, Giveaways & Refreshments

 

For more information call: EXCELth at (504) 524-1210

EXCELth, Incorporated

"Serving Louisiana's Underserved Health Care Needs Since 1992"

EXCELth, Incorporated is dedicated to improving the health of underserved New Orleans communities by bringing high-quality, affordable primary care to everyone who needs it regardless of their ability to pay for services.

We invite you to visit our website to locate EXCELth Primary Care Network sites and services.

NCQA MEDICAL HOME SEALEXCELth, Incorporated is proud to announce that the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) has recognized the EXCELth Family Health Center - Gentilly as a Physician Practice Connections-Patient Centered Medical Homes (PPC-PCMH) for its provision of quality health care. The Gentilly health center has achieved a Level 3 PPC-PCMH, the highest medical home certification.