SWLA Center for Health Services

10/15/2026

10/12/2026

Putting Patients First, Every Visit!

Whether you need preventive care, treatment for an illness, or support managing a chronic condition, Angie Dukes, FNP, is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She takes the time to listen, understand your concerns, and partner with you on your journey to better health.

Your health matters, and every visit is an opportunity to ensure you receive the quality care and attention you deserve.

🔅ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS🔅
Schedule your appointment with Angie Dukes, FNP TODAY!
☎️ Call 337-439-9983
📍 SWLA Lake Charles: 2000 Opelousas Street Lake Charles, LA 70601

10/09/2026

All month long, SWLA Center for Health Services is raising awareness for breast cancer!

Knowing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer can help you with early detection and timely care. If you notice any of these changes, reach out to your healthcare provider right away.

Let’s continue spreading awareness and encouraging each other to put our health first!

To schedule an appointment with one of our Primary Care Providers, call 337-439-9983.

10/08/2026

Primary Care for You and Your Family!🩺

Your health comes first. From preventive care and routine checkups to chronic disease management and everyday health needs, our compassionate team is here to provide quality care for you and your patients!

🔅ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS🔅
Schedule your appointment with Marina Doucet, PA, TODAY!
☎️Call 337-769-9451
📍SWLA Lafayette: 500 Patterson Street Lafayette, LA 70501

10/06/2026

Happy National Night Out! 🚔🩺🌭🍧🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

Our Outreach Team is participating in the Lafayette Police Department and Colonel James #20 Knights Templar National Night Out Community Event this evening in Lafayette, Louisiana.

We are excited to join in on the initiative to enhance the relationship between our neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

Stop by our table at the MLK Rec Center Now!

10/06/2026

National Physician Assistant Week (PA Week) is October 6-12 and SWLA Center for Health Services is excited to celebrate our amazing Physician Assistants. This incredible group of trusted, rigorously educated and trained healthcare professionals are dedicated to expanding access to care and transforming health and wellness through patient-centered, team-based medical practice.

Thank you Rohini, Marina and Caroline for your commitment to patient care. By providing quality, cost-effective and comprehensive medical services, each of you are bridging the gaps in healthcare and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Thank you for putting our patients first!

“PAs don’t just see patients. They see ΥΟU!”

10/05/2026

🚨BEGINNING TOMORROW!🚨

📢 🚨Patient Notice- Providers Returning to Opelousas Street! 📢 🚨

SWLA Center for Health Services is pleased to announce that beginning in October, our providers and services currently located at the Michael DeBakey extension site will transition back to our Lake Charles Site on Opelousas Street.

📍Lake Charles Site- 2000 Opelousas Street Lake Charles, LA 70601

PROVIDER TRANSITION SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS:
🥼👤- Angie Dukes, FNP & Gilbert Lyons, LCSW
🛑 Last day seeing patients at the Debakey site is
Friday, October 2, 2026.
✅ Patients will be seen by them at the Lake
Charles Opelousas Street beginning Tuesday,
October 6, 2026.

🥼👤-Natalie Culpepper, FNP & Dr. James Gaharan
🛑 Last day seeing patients at the Debakey site is
Friday, October 9, 2026.
✅ Patients will be seen by them at the Lake
Charles Opelousas Street beginning Tuesday,
October 13, 2026.

☎️For any question about this transition or to schedule an appointment with our providers, call 337-439-9993.

Your health is our top priority as we continue to provide quality, cost-effective and comprehensive primary health care and support services!

10/05/2026

For some adults who get Medicaid, there are new steps to keep coverage. Take steps now so that Louisiana Medicaid can send you important notices about changes and deadlines.

✅ SWLA Center for Health Services has medicaid representatives ready to assist you. If you have any medicaid related questions or need assistance applying for medicaid, call 337-439-9983 and asked to speak to a medicaid representative.

For some adults who get Medicaid, there are new steps to keep coverage. Take steps now so that Louisiana Medicaid can send you important notices about changes and deadlines.

✅Check your mail and sign up for alerts online at MyMedicaid.la.gov.

✅Learn more about work requirements and find options to update your contact information at https://ldh.la.gov/medicaid/work-requirements.