How Deanna Beat the Odds in the St. Francis NICU
Born at 25 weeks and just 1 lb 11 oz, Deanna Jones spent 87 days in the St. Francis NICU. See how she beat the odds and now gives back.
163 Days of Fight: Johanna’s NICU Journey
Born at 24 weeks and just 1 lb. 5 oz., Johanna spent 163 days in the NICU. Meet the Geaux Hero and the care team who fought for her
An Unexpected Prostate Cancer Journey
Michael Bonnette shares his prostate cancer journey and why early detection, PSA screening and listening to your body can make a difference.
Geaux Hero: James Faces Cancer with Faith and Humor
James, 13, faces Hodgkin’s lymphoma with humor and faith, buoyed by family and compassionate care close to home at Our Lady of the Lake.
The Coach Who Didn’t See It Coming
Kim Mulkey had 95% heart blockage and zero symptoms. Her story is a wake-up call for every woman who thinks she’s fine.
Coach Danny Studied the Roster and Picked the Surgeon Who Saved His Life
Coach Danny Broussard survived a 99% widowmaker blockage after a calcium score test led to life-saving open heart surgery.
Best Friends Who Happen to Be Sisters – Mary & Bernice’s Heartfelt Journey
Sisters Mary and Bernice share a hereditary heart condition and the faith, humor and courage that carried them through TAVR at Our Lady of Lourdes.
He Coded Twice. Seven Specialists Were Already There
Keith Comeaux survived two cardiac arrests and a saddle pulmonary embolism at Our Lady of the Lake. Now he volunteers where his life was saved.
She Was Just Doing the Yard Work. Then Everything Changed
Cassie survived a life-threatening aortic dissection at Our Lady of the Lake and now lives with gratitude for her family and second chance.
How a Steady Care Team Gave Pete & Karen Their Next Chapter
Pete thought he had the flu. Instead, a STEMI led to open-heart surgery at St. Dominic. Read his and Karen’s story of steady care and hope.
How a Routine Heart Screening Saved Marty’s Life
Marty felt fine at 53. A $99 heart scan found a hidden aneurysm weeks from bursting. Read his story of gratitude and second chances at St. Dominic.
How Philip Gould Stopped Documenting Life and Started Fighting for It
Philip Gould spent 50 years photographing Louisiana. Then an aortic aneurysm changed everything. He recovered thanks to Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital.
A Week into Retirement, Her Heart Rewrote the Schedule
Janet gave 40 years to her community. Days into retirement, her heart faltered. Read her story of TAVR, rehab and second purpose at St. Francis.
Her Heart Stopped in a Bank Drive-Thru. Her Story Didn’t.
Bedie Lewis survived a sudden cardiac arrest in a bank drive-thru. See her story of faith, courage and recovery at FMOL Health | St. Francis in Monroe.
Speeding Through Life, But His Heart Had Other Plans
Bobby Young survived cardiac arrest, a staph infection and triple bypass at FMOL Health | St. Dominic. See how his care taught him the heart of living.
Katie Ran the Boston Marathon. Her Heart Had Another Race to Win.
Katie Eddington ran marathons before learning she needed open heart surgery in her 30s for a mitral valve condition and congenital heart defect.
He Did Everything Right. A Heart Attack Still Found Him at 3 AM
Robert walked 5 miles a day and passed his stress test. Then came a heart attack. Read his story of recovery and belonging at St. Francis.
Family Is Part of the Care
For Dr. Lewis Hill and his daughter Grace, caring for families at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital is a shared calling.