10 Reasons African Americans Should Take the Vaccine
To protect, our loved ones, our friends, ourselves and our African American community from COVID-19 infection and death. As of January 13, 2021, there have been almost 23 million COVID-19 infections in the United States and 384,808 deaths due to COVID-19. The infection will never be controlled without a vaccine. COVID-19 infection is more dangerous…
Read MoreCrescentCare working to vaccinate against COVID-19
CrescentCare has been vaccinating people who are 65 and older against the coronavirus. Fox 8 visited to learn more about the vaccine drive on Jan. 16. Read the full story here. “Even our clinic is going to have vaccines also next week, so, there are going to be more opportunities and more slots. You didn’t…
Read MoreCrescentCare team published in Oct/Dec 2020 Journal of Ambulatory Care Management
Congratulations to CrescentCare’s Dr. Jason Halperin, MD, MPH, Dr. Isolde Butler, MD, Ms. Katherine Conner, MPH, and Mr. Christian Telleria, BS. They have co-authored, with Dr. Bruce Agins of the Institute for Global Health Sciences, University of California at San Francisco, an article titled “The Vital Role of a Federally Qualified Community Health Center in…
Read MorePlusLove Staff
Home Staff Back to CrescentCare +Love Staff Dereck AlexanderRecruitment Coordinator Conchita Iglesias-McElweeTriage Coordinator Kavin KellerProject Coordinator Bria LainData Analyst Coordinator Dusty RaymondCase Manager Maria RobinsonBehavioral Health Therapist
Read MoreConchita Iglesias-McElwee
Conchita, the +LOVE Triage Coordinator, is a Louisiana native and has over two decades of social work experience. As a Licensed Master Social Worker and community advocate, she has worked in a wide variety of social justice initiatives such as the creation of equitable work for formerly incarcerated individuals, improved health care for houseless individuals…
Read MoreMaria Robinson
Maria is a licensed master of social work who received her MSW from Tulane in 2016 and her BA from the University of Michigan in 2014. She completed her clinical internship at CrescentCare where she provided individual therapy and case management. After her internship she worked as a comprehensive sex and mental health educator and…
Read MoreBria Lain
Bria is a New Orleans native who relocated to Atlanta, GA after Hurricane Katrina. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, she decided to return and give back to the community she loves so much. She returned to the city of New Orleans to receive her Master’s of Public…
Read MoreDereck Alexander
Dereck Alexander is a multifaceted radiant gem from New Orleans, Louisiana. He currently works as a Prevention Specialist for Project Impact and Recruitment Coordinator for the +Love Program at CrescentCare. He studied public health with a concentration in Community Health and minored in Biology and Social Work from the illustrious Dillard University. Dereck first tapped into the water of social justice when he attended the…
Read MoreDusty Raymond
Dusty is a twenty something year old native of Marrero, Louisiana. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) from the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). He is currently working on his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at the same…
Read MoreKavin Keller
Kavin is a New Orleans area native. He graduated from Jesuit High School and Loyola University. Kavin enjoys long walks in local parks and on the Lafitte Greenway. Prior to working in public health, he was a sound engineer for 5 years and still enjoys helping friends play and record music. He can play bass…
Read MoreHIV Medical Clinic (Primary Care)
CrescentCare offers comprehensive primary medical care for all ages with a team of outstanding medical providers offering high quality care. More information on our medical services can be found in this section, and in the links provided.
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