Thibodaux, LA, August 26, 2013 – Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce that
groundbreaking for the new Wellness Center is planned for late Fall with
construction to begin soon thereafter. The medically-integrated, state-of-the-art
facility is the first of its kind in the region. In addition to wellness,
education, and physical fitness, the Center will feature the following
Centers of Excellence:
· Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center
· Spine Center
· Neurosciences Center
· Rehabilitation Center
· Education Center
· Imaging Center
· Women’s Breast Health Center
· Pain Management Center
· Weight Management Center
· Urgent Care Center
Leading the Way
Thibodaux Regional is taking a proactive role, addressing the health-related
challenges within the region, and enhancing the continuum of care. Recognizing
the community’s increasing health concerns, such as obesity, heart
disease and diabetes, The Center’s benefits can be realized by many
throughout the region; individuals, families, employers, and employees.
Improved health for the individual and family will result in improved
quality of life and a reduction in family healthcare expense. Employers
will benefit by an increase in employee productivity and decreased employee
medical expense and costs associated with health-related employee absenteeism.
Benefits to employees are better physical and mental health, improved
ability to manage stress, higher morale and productivity.
Not only will the Wellness Center benefit patients and their families,
the region as a whole will benefit from an economic standpoint. Economic
development opportunities increase as a healthier region is a more livable
region where more employers will want to locate.
Making a Difference
“Thibodaux Regional Health System is committed to making a difference
in the health of the region,” said Greg Stock, CEO of Thibodaux
Regional. “We have a disproportionate incidence of diabetes, heart
disease and obesity. Louisiana is ranked 7th, 8th, and 4th respectively
compared to the rest of the country. The prevalence of these diseases
in our region is even higher than in the state. As community leaders,
we have a responsibility to put forth our best effort and address these
alarming health statistics. We are committed to improving the health of
our region, and feel that we can make a positive difference,” Stock
continued.
Steps we have already taken include partnering with local businesses and
organizations to provide education and screenings; participating in community
health events; and nutrition, diabetes and weight management education
to patients are just a few examples. The Wellness Center is a continuation
of that commitment to a healthy region. Thibodaux Regional has long been
a leader in providing high quality care and service, and as the most preferred
hospital in the region has received numerous awards for excellence in
clinical care, patient satisfaction, and patient safety.
Environmentally Friendly
The Center is being built with the health of the environment in mind as
well. Utilizing sustainable designs, green building materials and energy-efficient
systems, the Wellness Center will be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) certified.
About Thibodaux Regional Health System
Thibodaux Regional Health System is a leading regional acute care hospital
providing inpatient and outpatient care for the people of Lafourche and
seven surrounding parishes. Specialized services offered include Heart
Surgery, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic
Surgery, Sports Medicine, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, General,
Laparoscopic, and Bariatric Surgery, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Women’s
Services, Sleep Disorders, Behavioral Health, and Inpatient and Outpatient
Physical Rehabilitation Services. Nationally recognized for quality care
and service, Thibodaux Regional has been named a Distinguished Hospital
by J.D. Power and Associates and has been honored with the Press Ganey
Summit Award for high levels of patient satisfaction.