Our Lady of the Lake Plants Pinwheels to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 10, 2024
Today, Our Lady of the Lake recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month by joining the community to plant pinwheels in support the annual awareness campaign.
“The pinwheel garden planted at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital is a visual reminder that we all play a role in ensuring happy and healthy childhoods for children everywhere," Jonathan Brouk, president of Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health said. "This Child Abuse Awareness Month, their presence represents the importance of creating safe and nurturing environments for all of Louisiana's children to grow and thrive."
Pinwheels for Prevention is part of a national movement to change the way people think about child abuse prevention. The campaign emphasizes the importance of learning about healthy child development, reinforcing positive parenting practices, and acting on behalf of children and families in our communities. Blue is the designated color to bring awareness to child abuse prevention, and the pinwheel is the official symbol of the month-long observance. The blue and silver pinwheels represent the happy, healthy childhoods all children deserve.
Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as an important reminder of the year-round need to protect and support those most vulnerable in our community. As a healthcare organization committed to the health and well-being of our entire community, Our Lady of the Lake encourages everyone to join in supporting and advocating for the health and well-being of all children 365 days a year.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, immediately call the Louisiana Child Abuse Hotline at (855) 452-5437 or the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1 (800) 4-A-Child.
About Our Lady of the Lake Health
Our Lady of the Lake Health is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than 7,500 employees committed to serving the Capital Region and building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. With an 800-bed Regional Medical Center, a dedicated Children’s Hospital, a 78-bed hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana, two freestanding emergency rooms in outlying parishes, and a 600+ provider Physician Group, Our Lady of the Lake Health provides comprehensive healthcare services for common to complex conditions. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center is a primary teaching site for graduate medical education programs in partnership with LSU, and is recognized in the areas of heart and vascular, trauma and emergency care, stroke, cancer care, minimally invasive procedures, and more. Our Lady of the Lake is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit ololrmc.com.