The statistics around childhood obesity are stark. One in seven children aged 10-17 in the United States are obese, according to the National Survey of Children’s Health. Unfortunately, the rates of childhood obesity in Louisiana are worse. Katie Queen, MD, pediatrician certified in pediatric obesity medicine and medical director at Our Lady of the Lake…
Employers should consider updating their current pandemic safety policies to include information about monkeypox, including how the virus is spread and its symptoms. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral infection that presents with flu-like symptoms, swelling of the lymph nodes, and a rash that includes bumps that are initially filled with clear fluid or pus…
Although her childhood dream was to be an orthodontist, Franchesca “Frankie” Wheeler has found a career helping people as a patient access representative at The Medical Spa by St. Francis Medical Group. Wheeler coordinates all appointments and front desk needs and has been in her role with our ministry since April 2021. Celebrating Her Hispanic Heritage …
Born and raised in Guatemala, Juan Guzman Noguera has been in the U.S. since he started college in 2014. He’s been part of our health ministry as a performance improvement engineer for nearly three years. Honoring His Hispanic Heritage Guzman Noguera celebrates his culture and heritage through cooking and sharing with other friends of all…