St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank
FQHCOperated by St. Thomas Community Health Center, Inc.
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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank
St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Gretna, 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. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank 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.
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Coverage + benefits in Louisiana
St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank 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. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank offer?
St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank in Gretna, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank a federally qualified health center?
Yes. St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank 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. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank located?
St. Thomas Community Health Center - West Bank is at 230 Ochsner Blvd, Gretna, LA 70056-5246. Phone: 504-529-5558.
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.