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Support Programs Offered to the Community by Opelousas General Health System
Better Breathers
For adults with chronic respiratory problems. This service provides education and support. Meetings are held quarterly. For more information call Cardiopulmonary Rehab at: 337-943-7121
By Stander CPR
Community involvement intended for early care for victims with cardiac arrest. For more information, or to schedule a CPR class call the Education Center at: 337-594-3825.
Camp Azzie
Fun and education for children ages 6 to 13 years of age that have asthma. For more information call the Cardiopulmonary Lab at: 337-948-5186.
Business/Company Health Fair
Free health screenings to companies upon enrollment. For more information call WellnessWorks at: 337-948-5157.
CPR Marathon
Learning the basic steps of CPR for community members to improve sudden cardiac arrest outcome. For more information call the Education Center at: 337-594-3801
First Aid
Provides education for care of victims within the first 5 minutes of an accident or medical emergency. For information or to schedule a class please call the Education Center at: 337-549-3801
Healing Hearts
For patients recovering from cardiovascular disease or stroke. Family and friends are invited. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm in Conference room #1. For more information call 337-948-5170.
PAGE Group (People Actively Growing Emotionally)
Developing healthy relationships, enhancing communication skills and behavior modification. Meetings are held weekly on Tuesdays. For more information call the Education Center at: 337-594-3825.
Pink Link
Women at all stages of breast cancer are welcome!
Let this be your link to other breast cancer survivors. The purpose of the support group is to allow you to exchange ideas with others that will help you to enhance your coping skills, identify your personal strengths, reduce stress, and develop a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime. Pink Link meets every second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Phyllis Pere’ at 407-4404 or Cindy Stelly at 948-3011 ext. 5278. Click here for a for a brochure.
Prenatal Classes
Basic information for care of the newborn offered for expectant mothers. for more information call the OB Department at: 337-948-5148.
Safe Sitters
Improve the quality of babysitting for children ages 11-13 years of age. For more information, or to schedule a class call the Education Center at: 337-594-3801.
Shots for Tots
Immunization for infants, children and including young adults to age 18. For more information call the OB Department at: 337-948-5148.
Life's Champions
A program for those 55 plus that offers education, social events, newsletter and discounts in the hospital gift shop and cafeteria. For more information call: 337-948-3011, ext.7189. | |
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