Support Programs

Better Breathers Club

Living with a chronic lung disease can be easier. Better Breathers Clubs are welcoming support groups for individuals with chronic lung disease and their caregivers. Learn better ways to cope with conditions such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma while getting the support of others in similar situations. Led by a trained facilitator, these in-person adult support groups give you the tools you need to live the best quality of life you can.

This Better Breathers Club will be held on the first Thursday of every month, at the Opelousas General Health System - South Campus in Opelousas. All Club sessions will run from 10:00 AM to 11 AM.

For more information or to register call (337) 594-3801.

Opelousas General Health System - South Campus
3983 I-49 Service Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
South Campus Main Office Building, 1st Floor Conference Room

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.

Pre-natal Classes

Let us help you prepare with our pre-natal education sessions. Classes occur on the 3 ^rd 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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