Where to get free or low-cost colonoscopy in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Louisiana Black colorectal-cancer mortality is 25.5 per 100,000 — the highest Black-specific rate in the country (Louisiana Tumor Registry, 2022).
Community health centers in Lake Charles
These 5 federally funded clinics in Lake Charles offer colonoscopy on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.
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Comprehensive Care Center Of Southwest Louisiana Admin & Health Center
Lake Charles, LA 70601-3533
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 337-439-5861 -
Comprehensive Care Center Of Southwest Louisiana - Health Center
Lake Charles, LA 70601-6135
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 337-439-5861 -
Swla Center For Health Services--Debakey Drive Temporary Location
Lake Charles, LA 70601-5784
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 337-439-9983 -
Swla Center For Health Services - Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA 70601-2641
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 337-439-9983 -
Swla--Jd Clifton Elementary School
Lake Charles, LA 70601-2649
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 337-439-9983
Louisiana's free colorectal cancer screening program
If you are uninsured or under-insured, Louisiana runs a CRCCP program that covers colonoscopy and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.
Louisiana Colorectal Cancer Program