We know you can get sick or hurt without warning. Your doctor can see you when you’re sick and when you’re well.
Louisiana Medicaid: Where to get care
When your doctor is available
For most issues, your primary care provider (PCP):
- Can give you the care you need
- Can see you when you’re well and when you’re sick
When your doctor is not available
Go to a retail clinic or urgent care center
Retail clinics like CVS® and urgent care centers are:
- Convenient – Most open early, close late, and have weekend hours
- Quick – No appointment needed
- Staffed by trained professionals – Get treatment for a range of issues, including urgent flu-like symptoms, moderate stomach pain, small cuts, minor injuries, ongoing diarrhea, and wheezing
Go to the emergency room
- Dial 911 or get to your nearest emergency room if you have a sudden, serious situation:
- That demands immediate attention, such as uncontrolled bleeding, chest pain, difficulty breathing, or stroke
- That may represent a threat to your life or limb
If you go to the ER, please:
Call us after you are discharged at
1-800-448-3810 (TTY: 711), Monday – Friday, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Tell your doctor about your ER visit
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