16. Velocity Care
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 798-3763
Address: 7045 Youree Dr.
Description: This fast and efficient alternative to a trip to the emergency room of a hospital is designed to address a patient’s non-emergency needs in a professional and caring manner. No appointment is necessary. This facility is owned and staffed by Emergency Medicine Board–certified physicians. Open Mon through Fri, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most major insurance accepted.
17. Louisiana Poison Center
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (800) 222-1222
Address: 1521 Wilkinson St.
Description: This is the only center in the state certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Can address everything from accidental consumption of a household substance by a child or pet to snakebites and the identification of medicines.
18. Caddo Parish Health Unit, Environmental Health Services
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 676-7488
Address: 1035 Creswell Ave.
Description: Basic outpatient health-care services, immunizations, HIV/AIDS testing, and birth control/family planning.
19. David Raines Community Health Centers
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 425-2252
Address: 1625 David Raines Rd.
Description: Named after a local philanthropist from the early part of the 20th century who was concerned with the lives of black youth and the elderly, these clinics provide quality, affordable, primary, and preventive services to all regardless of race, national origin, or ability to pay. Costs are based on a sliding scale determined by one’s overall household income. Provides medical, dental, optometry, and psychological services, in addition to operating a pharmacy.
20. Martin Luther King Health Center
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 227-2912
Address: 1233 Sprague St.
Description: This clinic is a private, nonprofit health-care center and pharmacy located just west of downtown Shreveport. Founded in 1986, it claims to be the oldest free clinic and pharmacy in the state. Services include treatment, screening, life-sustaining medications, patient education, and case management at no cost to uninsured patients with chronic illness.
21. Health+Match
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 212-9962
22. Physicianfinder
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (866) 358-3627
Description: Need a doctor? Then call one of these numbers and let a competent staff member assist you in finding a physician for you and your family. Health+Match is a free service affiliated with the CHRISTUS Schumpert Health System, while the second service is connected with the Willis–Knighton Health System.
23. Bossier Parish Health Unit
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 746-0181
Address: 700 Benton Rd.
24. Brotherhood Task Force Of Northwest Louisiana
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 734-1483
Address: 838 Hope St.
25. Caddo Parish Health Unit, Environmental Health Services
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 676-7488
Address: 1035 Creswell Ave.
26. Nw Louisiana Regional Health Clinic–Std Clinic
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 227-5403
Address: 1031 Creswell Ave.
27. Philadelphia Center Nw Louisiana Aids/Hiv Resource Center
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 222-6633
Address: 2020 Centenary Blvd.
28. Premiere Care Clinic
City: Shreveport, LA
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (318) 603-1850
Address: 3021 West 70th St.
Description: