St Bernard Community Health Center
FQHCOperated by Access Health Louisiana
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
55.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About St Bernard Community Health Center
St Bernard Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chalmette, LA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like St Bernard Community Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at St Bernard Community Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If St Bernard Community Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Louisiana.
Coverage + benefits in Louisiana
St Bernard Community Health Center accepts Louisiana Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does St Bernard Community Health Center offer?
St Bernard Community Health Center in Chalmette, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does St Bernard Community Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
St Bernard Community Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at St Bernard Community Health Center?
55.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is St Bernard Community Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. St Bernard Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is St Bernard Community Health Center located?
St Bernard Community Health Center is at 8050 W Judge Perez Dr, Chalmette, LA 70043-1668. Phone: 504-281-2800.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.