Serving as the region’s referral medical center, OGHS is this area’s most comprehensive community health care facility offering a wide range of medical specialties and state-of-the-art technology.
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Know Your Numbers
Event Information
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.
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Pre-Natal Class
Event Information
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, August 5th, 12th and 19th at 6:00 pm in our Main Campus 3rd-floor Auditorium. Each class lasts approximately 1.5-2hrs. http://bit.ly/PreNatalRegistration
Class 1 - Birthing Basics Series (8/5)
Class 2 - Labor & Birth Basics (8/12)
Class 3 - Baby Care & Safety Basics (8/19)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.
