STHS cuts ribbon on Parenting Center's new forever home on Koop Drive

April 8, 2026 - 16:18

COVINGTON — Under a clear blue sky with the sounds of a nearby playground providing a fitting backdrop, St. Tammany Health System officially opened the doors to the permanent new home of its Parenting Center on Tuesday morning. Community leaders, health system officials, and supporters gathered on Koop Drive to celebrate the long-awaited milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The new, dedicated facility represents a significant expansion and a "forever home" for the vital community program. For years, the Parenting Center has served as a crucial resource for families across St. Tammany Parish, offering education, support, and wellness services for new and expecting parents. The move to a larger, purpose-built space will allow the center to dramatically increase its reach and impact.

Officials emphasized that the upgraded center is designed to be a welcoming, central hub for family health. It will enable the consolidation of various parenting and early childhood services under one roof, improving accessibility and convenience for the community. The expansion is seen as a direct investment in the parish's youngest residents and their families, focusing on building a foundation for lifelong health and well-being from the very start.