Support Programs

Free Child Safety Seat Installations

Assistance with child safety seats is offered free in Louisiana! Join nationally certified technicians as we work to reduce serious injuries and fatalities in children by making sure your child's safety seats are installed properly. To schedule an installation, please call 337-948-3011.

By Stander CPR

Community involvement intended for early care for victims with cardiac arrest. For more information, or to schedule a CPR class call the Education Center at: (337) 594-3825.

Prenatal Classes

Let us help you prepare with our pre-natal education sessions. Classes occur on the third Saturday during the months of September, November, January, March, May and July from 8:30 a.m. Until 12:30 p.m. Labor & birth, breastfeeding, and baby basics are covered in the sessions. For more information, email lactation@opelousasgeneral.com.

First Aid

Provides education for care of victims within the first 5 minutes of an accident or medical emergency. For information or to schedule a class please call the Education Center at: (337) 549-3801

Safe Sitters

Improve the quality of babysitting for children ages 11-13 years of age. For more information, or to schedule a class call the Education Center at: (337) 594-3801.

Shots for Tots

Immunization for infants, children and including young adults to age 18. For more information call the OB Department at: (337) 948-5148.

Lactation Services

OGHS has a staffed International, Board-Certified Lactation Consultant who offers inpatient and outpatient lactation consults for our breast-feeding patients. More information can be viewed under the "Women's Services" tab, or you can call 337-948-3011.

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