Opelousas General Health System

OGHS is offering Low-Cost Screenings

Choose any combination of the following tests:
(Payment Options: Cash or Credit Card. Results will be mailed to participants)

Fasting Tests:

GLUCOSE*... $2.00

• Blood sugar screening to monitor blood glucose levels
• To assess your risk of developing diabetes

LIPID PROFILE*... $8.00

• Includes total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, & triglycerides
• To assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease or heart disease

Non-Fasting Tests:

A1C ... $15.00

• Measures what percentage of your hemoglobin (protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen) are coated with sugar

TSH ... $5.00

• A screening for thyroid disorders
• To monitor the treatment of hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism
• Complimentary Blood Pressure

* A 12-hour fast is recommended for more accurate results. Walk-Ins Welcome. No Appointment Necessary.

Should we see a spike in COVID-19 cases, we will have to reschedule this event.

Congratulations on your pregnancy and thank you for your interest in attending our Prenatal Class series here at Opelousas General. This class series is held over a 3 week period, October 1st, 8th and 15th at 6:00 pm in our Main Campus 3rd-floor Auditorium. Each class lasts approximately 1.5-2hrs.

Class 1 - Birthing Basics Series (10/1)
Class 2 - Labor & Birth Basics (10/8)
Class 3 - Baby Care & Safety Basics (10/15)

It's important for your closest support person/people to attend with you to receive the same information and be able to support your wishes during and after delivery. Some suggestions of who to invite: Baby's Dad, Baby's Grandmother, your sister/best friend-- whoever will be with you during delivery and in the days & weeks following.

There is no fee for attending these classes.

All visitors must be screened for COVID-19, be asymptomatic, and wear a mask at all times. Visitors refusing to wear a mask or wear the mask appropriately (per CDC guidelines) while within any building on an OGHS campus will be required to leave the building.