If you are a Veteran residing in Louisiana, were exposed to asbestos during your time in the military, and are eligible to receive care through the VA System, you may wish to discuss a medical monitoring program with your doctor. Since all asbestos-related diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural disease have a long latency period (in some cases over 50 years after exposure), it is possible for the effects of the inhaled fibers to appear at any time. It is important to remember, however, that exposure alone is not a guarantee you will ever develop any associated illness.
Following are the names and phone numbers for Department of Veteran Affairs clinics for the State of Louisiana. Hours and days of operation may vary by clinic. Please contact the Veteran Affairs clinic nearest you for further details.
Most VA Outpatient Clinics and Community Based Outpatient Clinics require scheduled appointments; some may take walk-ins. Please contact your chosen facility in advance, so you will be aware of their specific procedures. While we have made every possible effort to ensure that the following information is correct and up-to-date, it is always best to confirm addresses and clinic hours at the time an appointment is scheduled. Two types of clinics are listed here. Outpatient Clinics (desginated with an asterisk) are like non VA outpatient clinics in that they are set up to serve patients needing outpatient care in a variety of ways. Community Based Outpatient Clinics tend to be smaller and co-located with doctors offices. They typically provide a more limited menu of services, and the specific services vary from clinic to clinic.
*Sites with asterisks are Outpatient Clinics
Baton Rouge Outpatient Clinic* |
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| Address | Phone/FAX | Hours |
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| 7968 Essen Park Avenue Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Parent Facility: Southeast Louisiana VHCS (New Orleans) |
(225) 761-3400 | Call for hours. |
Hammond VA Outpatient Clinic* |
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| Address | Phone/FAX | Hours |
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| 1131 S. Morrison Avenue Hammond, LA 70403 Parent Facility: Southeast Louisiana VHCS (New Orleans) |
(985) 902-5026 | Call for hours. |
Jennings Clinic* |
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| Address | Phone/FAX | Hours |
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| 1907 Johnson Street Jennings, LA 70546 Parent Facility: Alexandria VAMC |
(337) 824-1000 | Call for hours. |
Lafayette Clinic* |
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| Address | Phone/FAX | Hours |
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| 2100 Jefferson Street Lafayette, LA 70501 Parent Facility: Alexandria VAMC |
(337) 261-0734 (337) 261-5471 FAX |
Call for hours. |
St. John VA Outpatient Clinic* |
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| Address | Phone/FAX | Hours |
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| 247 Veterans Boulevard Reserve, LA 70084 |
(504) 565-4705 | Call for hours. |
Slidell VA Outpatient Clinic* |
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| Address | Phone/FAX | Hours |
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| 340 Gateway Drive Slidell, LA 70461 Parent Facility: Southeast Louisiana VHCS (New Orleans) |
(800) 935-8387 | Call for hours. |
Houma CBOC |
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| Address | Phone/FAX | Hours |
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| 1750 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Suite 107 Houma, LA 70360 Parent Facility: Alexandria VAMC |
(985) 851-0188 or (800) 310-5001 |
Call for hours. |
Monroe Clinic |
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| Address | Phone/FAX | Hours |
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| 250 De Siard Plaza Drive Monroe, LA 71203 Parent Facility: Overton Brooks VAMC (Shreveport) |
(318) 343-6100 | Call for hours. |
