Cleft lip and cleft palate are quite common, with one in 700 kids nationwide having such a diagnosis. Thanks to early-in-life repairs, most are only left with a thin, fine scar. Co-directors of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Cleft and Craniofacial Multidisciplinary Team, Lisa Morris, MD, and Laura Hetzler, MD, FACS, share what…
Jeannie Tomlinson currently serves as a patient access representative at the Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group clinic in Walker. She has been employed with our health system for more than a year. Tomlinson is a member of the Adai Caddo Tribe of Robeline, Louisiana, and one of her favorite family traditions is going…
Many families rely on St. Francis Medical Center to make it through a tough time, including the Finney family. Curtis and Sarah Finney’s son, Weston, spent 102 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Francis Medical Center. What started as a normal day ended with a surprise birth months ahead of schedule.…
LaQuita Cooper, RN, has worked at St. Francis Medical Center as a registered nurse on the telemetry unit for the past seven years. Cooper started at St. Francis as a nurse tech on the telemetry unit after graduating from nursing school and continues to work there. Celebrating Her Navajo Culture and Heritage Cooper is a…
Seizures occur when there are quick changes in the electrical activity in the brain. They may affect both sides of the brain or only one side. Symptoms happen suddenly and can vary depending on the type. Learn more about the different symptoms in our How to Spot a Seizure infographic. Knowing the basics about seizures—and…
Because seizures can happen at any moment with little warning, it’s important to understand what to do if you’re around someone who is experiencing one. Learn how to help someone having a seizure to prepare for the worst. Discuss your risk of seizures with your primary care provider. Connect with one of our PCPs here.