Community Resources
The following page provides a list of community resources that may assist your clients/patients with a variety of pregnancy related topics.
Childhood Immunizations
How can my patients get their children immunized if they cannot come see me for each round of shots?
Public Health Units for the State of Louisiana offer immunizations for children. For a directory of PHUs by Region click on the following link:
In the New Orleans region, a list of health clinics that are currently operational can be found at the following:
Breastfeeding
Where can I find information about breastfeeding to offer my patient?
The La Leche League website has lots of useful information for moms-to-be. Click on the link below for answers about breastfeeding and frequently asked questions.
The Partners for Healthy Babies Helpline at 1-800-251-BABY offers a complete listing of lactation resources statewide. Our helpful operators can assist you in finding a lactation consultant or resource for your patient.
Additionally, the International Lactation Consultant Association offers a directory of lactation consultants worldwide. This directory can be found at www.gotwww.net/ilca/
Community Case Managers
How can I get a Community Case Manager assigned to my patient?
There are four Healthy Start programs that currently offer case management in the state of Louisiana. Each has different qualifying criteria for patients. To have a Case Manager assess your patient’s individual situation, contact the Healthy Start program in your region from the following list:
Demetrice Smith
Healthy Start – New Orleans area
504-658-2600
Charletta Montgomery
Healthy Start – Baton Rouge area
225-201-8888 |
Gatha Green
Healthy Start – Monroe area
318-330-7700
Glynis DeRoche
Healthy Start – Lafayette area
337-295-7021 |
You can also check out the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program, which also provides Case Management services. For additional details about the NFP, see the question below.
Nurse Family Partnership
What is the Nurse Family Partnership?
The Nurse Family Partnership program is a voluntary, home visiting program for first time, low income pregnant women and their babies. Nurses provide education, support and guidance regarding pregnancy and maternal health, child health and development, parenting, the mother's life course development, and identifying and using family and community supports. Visits begin in the first or second trimester of pregnancy, and continue on a weekly or bi-weekly basis until the child turns 2 years.
How can I enroll my patient in the Nurse Family Partnership program?
Eligibility criteria include first time pregnancy prior to 28th week gestation, and Medicaid-eligibility. Currently, the program is targeting first
time teenage mothers (under age 17), but older mothers also may be eligible. To find out more about the program in your area, or to make a referral,
contact the NFP Supervisor in your area. Click on the following PDF document for a listing of NFP Supervisors by Region in the state of Louisiana.
Smoking Cessation
How can I help my patients stop smoking?
By Becoming a Fresh Start Family smoking cessation provider/facility!
Make Yours a Fresh Start Family (MYFSF) is a perinatal smoking cessation training program. Women in the perinatal period are more likely to be willing to quit smoking, so it is a perfect time for a provider-initiated intervention. When you join our training program, you will receive free training for yourself and your staff, as well as materials and ongoing program support. Our training program will help you learn to counsel smokers to quit in 5 minutes or less, so this won’t add a lengthy time burden to your patient visits. Plus, qualifying facilities have the opportunity to earn points that can be redeemed for additional educational materials or even monetary stipends, where applicable.
For more information or to sign up for the training program, contact one of the following:
Becky Majdoch, MPH
MYFSF Program Coordinator
(serves the following parishes: Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge and West Feliciana)
Phone: 504-301-9843, Cell: 504-621-6172
Email: bmajdoch@lphi.org
Sharon Lair
(serves the following parishes: Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, Desoto, East Carroll, Franklin, Grant, Jackson, LaSalle, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, Tensas, Union, Vernon, Webster, West Carroll and Winn)
Phone: 318-487-5725
Email: slair@lphi.org
Medicaid Providers
How can I help my patient find a provider who accepts Medicaid?
Click on this link to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals website.
It offers a listing of providers by region that accept Medicaid, as well as information on other resources such as pharmacies and dentists who accept Medicaid.
You may also find valuable information on the LaCHIP and LaMOMS websites (links provided below).
For additional information you can always contact the Partners for Healthy Babies Helpline at 1-800-251-BABY or the Referral Assistance Hotline at 1-877-455-9955.
Medicaid Dentists
How can I help my patient find a dentist who accepts Medicaid payment for the Expanded Dental Services for Pregnant Women?
Click on this link to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals website.
It offers a listing of dentists by region that accept Medicaid. As noted on the website, we cannot guarantee that all of these dentists are currently accepting new patients. Please ask if they are accepting new patients before making an appointment.
Your patient will need to bring the dental provider a referral from you using the BHSF Form 9-M. She must bring an original completed form to a participating dentist prior to receiving any dental services covered by Medicaid.
Transportation Services
How can I help my patient find transportation to health services?
Transportation for non-emergency related medical visits can be arranged by calling one of the Regional Dispatch offices listed below. You or your patient should call the dispatch office 48 hours before the appointment. Same day transportation can be scheduled only when absolutely necessary.
| Regional Dispatch Offices for Louisiana: |
Alexandria
800-446-3490
Baton Rouge
800-259-1944
Lafayette/Lake Charles
800-864-6034 |
Monroe
800-259-1835
New Orleans
800-836-9587
Shreveport
800-259-7235 |
Prenatal HIV Treatment
Can you provide me with any information about the best way to treat a prenatal patient that is HIV positive?
You can download a copy of the guidelines for use of HIV Antiretroviral Therapy in Pregnancy here.
For guidelines for treating infants born to mothers with HIV infection, download the following PDF document:
Daycare Services
How can I help my patients find daycare services?
If your patients live in the New Orleans metropolitan area, they can contact Agenda for Children who provides parents with information about their child care options, including child care centers, family child care homes, summer camps, nursery schools, and before/after school programs. Agenda for Children’s Child Care Resources program can be reached at 504-586-8509. For more information, check out their website at:
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