The following was released by the Acadiana Healthy Communities Coalation:

LAFAYETTE, La. — Workforce wellness and healthier communities will be among topics discussed by representatives of businesses, civic clubs, churches, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies at the “Summer Health Summit” action session hosted by the Acadiana Healthy Communities Coalition (HCC) on Thursday, June 23, 2016, from 9:30am to 12pm.

The Summit will also include release of the Louisiana Dept. of Health’s new Health Improvement Plan for 2016-2020, a wellness partners EXPO, and launch of the Acadiana Healthy Communities Coalition’s media campaign. The interactive event is free and open to Acadiana citizens.

The Summer Health Summit will be held at the Lafayette Sheriff’s Training Center, 1825 W. Willow, Scott, LA. Registration is free and available online at Eventbrite.com (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-health-summit-tickets-25709089579).

Louisiana currently ranks #50 nationally in overall health status, with approximately two-thirds of adults and 40% of Louisiana children ranked overweight or obese.

Preventable cancers and tobacco-related illnesses in Louisiana also rank higher than national averages.

Acadiana Healthy Communities Coalition membership is free, and includes monthly e-news, monthly meetings, webinar access, and resource connections.

The LHCC purpose is to collectively improve health status in Louisiana through policy, system and environmental change with positive economic impacts. For information, visit healthylouisiana.org