From nursing school through now serving as senior director of regulatory management, Phyllis Simmons, BSN, RN, has dedicated her career to Our Lady of the Lake Health. Having worked at Our Lady of the Lake for more than 50 years, Simmons has seen a lot of changes and can confirm the unwavering commitment to our…
Education is a way of life at Our Lady of the Lake Health, and we have a robust graduate medical education program to train the next generation of physicians. John Clifford, MD, was instrumental in establishing GME at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, along with Laurinda Calongne, Erin Wheeler, Alison Walker and…
Sister Helen Cahill, FMOL, has been part of our ministry for more than 50 years. As you can tell from her family name, she emigrated from County Cork, Ireland, to the U.S in 1962. Growing up there she was exposed to many missionaries, who inspired her, making a commitment to join the Franciscan Missionaries of…
In 1980, Alison Walker joined Our Lady of the Lake during a transformational time, just after the hospital had moved from its downtown location. Although she didn’t intend to stay longer than five years, Walker’s entire professional career was with the ministry, rising to senior leadership. As one of the first female administrators who wasn’t…
Serving a Close-knit Community Ralph Serpas began his journey with our ministry serving as the director of the pediatric intensive care unit at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center before transitioning to nurse director of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. When Our Lady of the Angels opened in 2014, Serpas moved…
No matter when you start holiday shopping, use our guide to thoughtful and developmentally appropriate presents to ensure this season is filled with love and laughter. Here are some pediatrician-approved tips for choosing gifts that are safe and developmentally appropriate while keeping the spirit in the season. 1. Start Early, Shop Smart Beat the Black…