Terrebonne General marks 70th anniversary

Terrebonne General Health is celebrating its 70th year of service in the Bayou Region.
When Terrebonne General opened its doors to the community in 1954, it had 76 beds and a staff of fewer than 80. Today, the hospital have grown into a 321-bed, nationally recognized, award-winning facility with a team exceeding 1,400 members, offering specialized services and free screenings customized to meet the health needs of the residents in our region.
“The health of a community depends largely on its access to quality health care,” said Phyllis Peoples, president and CEO. “But the health of a community is more than that. It’s the support of the community and business partners who have the vision and foresight to pave the way for health care excellence by ensuring the health care needs of the community are met.
“We have many families who have supported our mission of exceptional health care with compassion over the past 70 years, and we could not be more grateful for their unwavering commitment.”
With support from the community, Terrebonne General has significantly enhanced its service offerings in the region. By introducing MyChart for convenient health information access, moving further into the wellness arena with the Healthy Lifestyles Center, launching the Mobile CARE Clinic, establishing new and expanded clinics, opening the Terrebonne General retail Pharmacy, and expanding the Terrebonne General | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, we are committed to advancing healthcare and growing our services to meet the community’s evolving needs.
Terrebonne General partnered with Fletcher Technical Community College, St. Matthew’s Episcopal School and the Bayou Sports Complex last year. The system invested substantially to expand the Fletcher Technical Community College nursing and allied health programs to train the community’s next-generation health care professionals. Additionally, the system collaborated with St. Matthew’s Episcopal School to support their STEM program, offering students access to engaging activities in science and math. Lastly, we’re proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Bayou Country Sports Complex, as it will help further support the community’s commitment to health and wellness.
The health system and employees actively participate in volunteer initiatives through Team Terrebonne. Last year, Team Terrebonne dedicated over 1,500 hours of time and talent to contribute to the community’s betterment.