EXCELth Family Health Center – Algiers

EXCELth Family Health Center - Algiers is a medical center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The center provides a wide array of healthcare services, including primary and preventive care, behavioral health for adults, children, and adolescents, OB/GYN, podiatry, and dental services. Their offerings also encompass chronic illness management for conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, alongside nutritional counseling, immunizations, and KidMed screenings. The center serves the community through various specialized programs, including Medicaid application assistance, health insurance marketplace enrollment, and social services.

As a private, not-for-profit organization founded in 1991, EXCELth, Inc. operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center. The organization is governed by a consumer board of directors and receives funding from the Bureau of Primary Health Care, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. While the network originally focused on New Orleans, it expanded its service area to include Baton Rouge following the 2005 storms to assist displaced populations. The center provides care through a sliding fee scale based on household income and family size, and accepts both Medicaid and Medicare.

The facility is located on General Meyer Avenue, situated near the Greater New Orleans Supports and Services Center Special Services District Facility and the Oak Park Baptist Preschool Center. It is a short drive from the Algiers Regional Library and the U.S. Quarantine Station Historic District.

The center is recognized for its commitment to increasing healthcare access and reducing health disparities within the community. With a 4.60 rating from 94 reviews, the facility is known for providing essential, comprehensive medical and behavioral health services to the residents of New Orleans.

EXCELth Family Health Center - Algiers remains dedicated to improving health outcomes through excellence in community-based care for the New Orleans area.

Services:

• Behavioral Health for Adults and Children
• Chronic Illness Management
• Family Planning and OB/GYN
• Immunizations and KidMed Screenings
• Social Services and Transportation Assistance