Terrebonne General Health System Designated a Level 2 WellSpot

Terrebonne General Health System has been designated a Level 2 WellSpot by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). WellSpots are spaces and places in Louisiana that voluntarily implement healthy changes in their environment to help their employees and community live well.

LDH designates organizations as WellSpots after they voluntarily meet wellness benchmarks that correspond to their organization type. Terrebonne General is recognized as a healthcare facility and meets many of the criteria for the designation, which include being a tobacco-free campus, making it easy for women to breastfeed, offering healthy vending machine options, and offering a worksite wellness program. By taking these steps, Terrebonne General is a WellSpot that is improving the health of its employees and the students, patients, patrons, and members it serves.

"We are honored to be recognized as a Level 2 WellSpot Facility, a designation that reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of health and wellness for our employees," said Phyllis Peoples, President and CEO of Terrebonne General. "This recognition highlights our ongoing efforts to support employee well-being through meaningful wellness initiatives, and we remain dedicated to creating a healthier workplace and community."

“Well-Ahead Louisiana commends Terrebonne General Health System for investing in the health of Terrebonne Parish,” said Melissa R. Martin, director of Well-Ahead, the chronic disease prevention and healthcare access arm of LDH. “Healthy communities fuel economic growth. They're associated with higher rates of education, and they nurture more productive employees. Being designated as a WellSpot shows that Terrebonne General has taken the lead in moving the health of their community, and our state, forward.”

Terrebonne General Health System joins more than 3,000 other WellSpots throughout the state, who together are helping to combat the prevalence of obesity, tobacco use and other chronic diseases, giving all Louisiana residents the chance to feel better and enjoy life longer.

Becoming a WellSpot is a simple five-step process, and Well-Ahead provides support and technical assistance throughout.

For more information about Terrebonne General Health System, visit tghealthsystem.com or to learn more about Well-Ahead Louisiana, visit www.wellaheadla.com.