Empowering young adults and informing their parents about Louisiana’s free health care insurance for kids and families is the focus of an empowerment summit called Hype III, this Saturday at the West St. Mary Civic Center.
Rev. Craig Matthews of The Bayou Teche Community Health Network, said the event is free and open to St. Mary and Iberia Parish Youth between the ages of 13 to 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“It is critical to the long term health and wellness of our young people, to insure that every eligible child in this great state has an opportunity to receive appropriate health care,” Matthews said.
“Statistics show that there is an increasing number of school aged children that have no health insurance. The State of Louisiana has made it possible for all children between the ages of 0 and 18 to have access to needed health care through a variety of state supplemental programs including LaCHIP,” Matthews said.
Parents can play bingo and win prizes, while their children can enjoy games including a special “Fear Factor.”
“There will also be live entertainment, chances to win New Orleans Hornets tickets, but more importantly valuable information for parents to ensure their child or children’s future,” Matthews said.
Free transportation will be provided for the event, persons may call ByNet at 337-828-5638 in order to take advantage of the free ride.
Everyone who attends will also get a free lunch.
ByNet is a non-profit, rural health network comprised of community heath centers, local and regional hospitals, a social service agency, a tribal health clinic, a regional State of Louisiana Office of Public Health and a coalition of over seventy St. Mary Parish organizations.
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