Danis Walker, PA

Danis Walker, P.A.

Danis Walker is a board certified physician assistant, and completed her Master of Physician Assistant Practice at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in 2008. She is a certified personal trainer with an expert rating online, and is certified in HIV prevention counseling and rapid testing. She holds a Doctorate…

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Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of CrescentCare They support paid staff to provide comprehensive assistance for our clients, their families and loved ones as well as assist in the implementation and development of our programs and events. Like our clients, volunteers come from every segment of the community. They share the common bond of providing informative…

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Prevention

CrescentCare offers a variety of prevention services, including free rapid HIV testing, take-home HIV tests, and testing at partner sites. In addition, CrescentCare provides targeted rapid Hepatitis C testing as part of its HIV testing program at the Orleans Parish Municipal Court and other locations during outreach events. See more information on testing locations and…

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LGBTQ health and wellness

We offer a range of healthcare options sensitive to the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals and their families, including gender-affirming primary care for transgender and gender non-conforming people.

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Insurance enrollment & paying for care

CrescentCare can help patients with enrollment in the Medicaid, Medicare, or the federal marketplace for health insurance coverage. CrescentCare is certified with the state of Louisiana as a Medicaid Application Assistance Center. Most people who are citizens of or lawfully present in Louisiana who have an income below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level ($16,394 a year for a single person in 2017) are now eligible for Medicaid based on family income.

We provide services to all individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Cost for services will vary based on the services provided, insurance status, income and household composition and other factors. CrescentCare operates on a sliding fee scale for those below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Ask our team for more details.

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Hepatitis C services

Approximately 80,000 individuals in Louisiana are living with Hepatitis C virus (HCV), many of whom are unaware of their status. CrescentCare offers testing and provides personalized patient navigation for newly diagnosed patients. Our board certified infectious disease specialists are trained in the latest treatment options and can also provide assistance to help patients access medications for Hepatitis C. We are able to see patients for Hepatitis C evaluation every week, with the help of expanded slots and a dedicated Hepatitis C Navigator.

For information about Hepatitis C evaluation and treatment, please contact our Hepatitis C Navigator. To schedule an appointment for an evaluation for Hepatitis C, please contact the CrescentCare Health and Wellness Center at: 504.207.2273

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