A clearer brand, a sharper mission, and programs that meet families where they are—this conversation with Amy Broussard from the Foundation for Wellness pulls back the curtain on how local public health really moves. We dig into the data behind Louisiana’s STI rates, why honest teen education matters, and how pairing kids with parents in puberty classes opens a lifetime of better conversations. Along the way, we share practical frameworks schools can adopt without losing trust with families, including collaborations across public, private, and Catholic campuses.
We also look at prevention through a wider lens: violence and substance use education that starts in kindergarten and builds into high school, chronic disease prevention that treats movement as joy rather than a chore, and small habit shifts that cascade into lower risk for diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. You’ll hear real success stories from Kids on the Go, plus the simple insight that a single daily change can unlock confidence and results. For caregivers, Safe Sitter and Safe At Home translate medical guidance into action with CPR, choking response, and modern safety standards—now expanded with a new class for grandparents and relatives.
Healthcare pros are part of the solution too. The foundation provides CME and behavioral health CE to keep front-line teams up to date, aligning clinical care with community needs. Looking forward, we talk about expanding across Acadiana, dreaming of a more walkable Lafayette with bike paths and trails, and why prioritizing sleep might be the most underrated wellness habit of all. If you care about practical prevention, family safety, and community health that actually works, this one’s for you.
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