Thibodaux Regional Health System is providing playground equipment for additional area schools by partnering with Lafourche Parish Government. The new equipment is going to two Head Start schools in Lafourche Parish.
The Thibodaux Head Start and Myra Champagne Head Start in Lockport will be the 10th and 11th schools receiving playground equipment as part of Thibodaux Regional’s on-going initiative to improve the health and wellness of the youth in Lafourche and surrounding parishes.
“We are happy that we can continue our efforts to provide playground equipment for the youth in our communities,” said Greg Stock, Thibodaux Regional CEO. “By reaching children at a younger age, such as three and four years old, we hope to instill in them a basis for becoming physically active and making healthy lifestyle choices.”
Studies have shown that physical activity not only provides many health benefits but also helps in the development of motor skills and in concentration and thinking skills. Additionally, children who have higher levels of physical activity during their childhood are likely to be more active even after they mature.
“We are excited about this partnership with Thibodaux Regional Heath System to provide new playground equipment for our Head Start Students,” said Archie Chiasson, Lafourche Parish president. “Providing quality outdoor activities is just one step in the process of creating healthy students and this equipment will allow us to create that foundation and set the bar for the remainder of our students lives.”