Teche Health

Teche Health is a medical clinic in Houma, LA. It operates as a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center and an NCQA-recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home. Founded in 1974 by Teche Action Board, Inc., the organization was the first Federally Qualified Health Center. It serves residents in St. Mary, Terrebonne, St. John, Lafourche, St. James, and Assumption Parishes. The clinic holds a rating of 3.50 based on 87 reviews.

The clinic offers a wide range of services, including adult and pediatric medicine, dental care, behavioral health, women’s health, and an in-house pharmacy. The behavioral health team includes a board-certified psychiatrist, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, and licensed counselors, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and medication for conditions ranging from ADD to Bipolar Disorder. Dental services cover teeth cleaning, exams, x-rays, fillings, and extractions. An in-house laboratory performs blood, urine, and stool tests, and in conjunction with LSU Health Sciences Center, it offers FIT tests for early detection of colorectal cancer. The clinic accepts most private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, and offers flexible discounts for uninsured or underinsured patients. It also provides patient assistance for enrolling in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. TeleMed appointments are available for remote care.

The Houma location is situated on West Tunnel Boulevard, about a tenth of a mile from the road. It is located about a third of a mile from Madison Park and about four-tenths of a mile from Roger Songe Veterans Memorial Park and the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority. Main Street is about half a mile away.

Teche Health has a steady record of repeat and referred customers, reflecting long-term relationships with patients in the region. Many patients have been with the clinic for decades, citing the thoroughness and quality of care they receive.

As a non-profit health center serving the Houma area since 1974, Teche Health provides accessible, comprehensive care to communities across southern Louisiana.

Services:

• Behavioral Health
• Dental Care
• Primary Care
• Telehealth
• Women’s Health