Support Programs
Better Breathers Club
Living with a chronic lung disease can be easier. Better Breathers Clubs
are welcoming support groups for individuals with chronic lung disease
and their caregivers. Learn better ways to cope with conditions such as
COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma while getting the support of others
in similar situations. Led by a trained facilitator, these in-person adult
support groups give you the tools you need to live the best quality of
life you can.
This Better Breathers Club will be held on the first Thursday of every
month, at the Opelousas General Health System - South Campus in Opelousas.
All Club sessions will run from 10:00 AM to 11 AM.
For more information or to register call (337) 594-3801.
Opelousas General Health System - South Campus
3983 I-49 Service Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
South Campus Main Office Building, 1st Floor Conference Room
Free Child Safety Seat Installations
Assistance with child safety seats is offered free in Louisiana! Join nationally
certified technicians as we work to reduce serious injuries and fatalities
in children by making sure your child's safety seats are installed properly.
To schedule an installation, please contact Lauryn Allgood at (337)948-5140
or LaurynAllgood@opelousasgeneral.com.
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.
Pre-natal Classes
Free Pre-natal Classes are held in February, April, June, August, October
and December on the first 3 Thursdays beginning at 6:00 p.m. in our 3rd
floor Auditorium at Main Campus. The class series covers breastfeeding
and infant care, as well as a tour of the Labor and Delivery Unit. To
register or for more information, call
(337) 948-5103.
Business/Company Health Fair
Free health screenings to companies upon enrollment. For more information
call WellnessWorks at:
(337) 948-5157.
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
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.
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.
Lactation Services
OGHS has a staffed International, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
who offers inpatient and outpatient lactation consults for our breast-feeding
patients. More information can be viewed under the "Women's Services"
tab, or you can call Lauren David at
337-594-3804
or
337-948-3011
(Ext. 3960).