Summer celebrations are often marked by the excitement and spectacle of fireworks. However, these festive displays come with significant safety risks, especially for children. Dawn Zitman, MD, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health pediatrician, shares essential firework safety tips to help keep your family safe while enjoying summer festivities.Leave Fireworks to the Adults Fireworks…
Take the first step to take care of your health and start a relationship with a primary care provider. It’s incredibly important. That’s the message from podcast guest Lauren Barfield, MD, senior medical director of adult primary care for our health system and practicing primary care provider with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group.…
Summertime is a season of excitement and adventure for children, and for many, attending summer camp is a much-anticipated milestone. While camp offers opportunities for growth, fun and new friendships, it also comes with emotional challenges. Tessa Truxillo, NP, with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health offers essential tips to ensure your child’s camp…
At 49, Shannon’s life took an unexpected turn when a stroke struck without warning. “When I woke up, I was not able to move. I tried to move, but when I got up, I fell,” Shannon says. “My niece had noticed there’s something wrong, so she called 911. They came and took me to the…
Hot days call for cool, healthy snacks that your family will love, and here in the South we have plenty of hot days! Summer is the perfect time to refresh your snack game. Dylan Camardelle, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, offers expert tips and nutritious snack ideas to…
Bringing a new life into this world is a remarkable journey, filled with joy, wonder and its fair share of challenges. For new moms, one of the most significant concerns often revolves around ensuring your little one receives the best nutrition possible. Breastfeeding, touted as nature’s perfect food, is a path many moms embark upon…
Headaches can ruin your day. They can pull your focus and concentration during an important meeting. They can stop you from enjoying yourself during a family outing. And they can derail your plans for a night out with friends. But knowing what type of headache you are dealing with just might be the key to…
Parents often prioritize the health and well-being of our children above everything else. From regular check-ups to emergency visits, we make sure our little ones have access to the best care available. However, in the midst of managing children’s health needs, it can be all too easy to overlook your own. Adults may neglect the…
The ongoing fight against cancer is first and foremost about providing the best treatment to patients so they can have a long and healthy life. At Our Lady of the Lake Health and through Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, a big part of that fight is through research. Every day, our doctors, oncologists…
Brandon Finley had always struggled with sinus problems. The recurring infections and congestion were annoying but never prevented him from going about his life. However, they kept showing up into adulthood, even appearing in CT scans after Finley sustained concussions as a college and professional soccer player. Still, Finley was able to live his life…
Regular check-ins with an OB-GYN are essential for women’s health. But we also know women have other medical concerns that need to be addressed. You are more than the sum of your lady parts. Even with regular well-woman exams, annual primary care visits are important for women’s health and well-being. Establishing primary care ensures women…
Each day, physicians in Baton Rouge work side by side and in collaboration with national experts to advance cancer care for Louisiana patients. Through their work, Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute has become a regional destination for treatment. With multiple national accreditations, the Cancer Institute has proven time and again that its…
Picture this: A young boy just going about his days like any other kid growing up in Hammond, playing baseball, riding his four-wheeler and enjoying a healthy Minecraft obsession, when suddenly he’s hit with leg pain and limping. For 7-year-old Dominic, this was the beginning of a journey that would test his bravery and resilience…
In honor of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024, we are recognizing and celebrating the contributions and achievements of several team members from across our health system. These team members come from diverse backgrounds and serve in various roles, and they are united in their passion to serve the communities we are privileged to…
Our Lady of the Lake Health is maintaining its status as Louisiana’s first healthcare institution with an official accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) in recognition of its high-quality care for rectal cancer. The hospital was first awarded the accreditation in 2019. The program was launched by the nationwide Commission on…
Remarkable stories of resilience and healing happen every day at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, but an extraordinary gift of love from an exceptional team member has changed one patient’s life forever. Earlier this year Lauren, 17, received a kidney from Lori Vaughn, RN, supervisor of sedation services at our children’s hospital.Lori’s Act…
Although Ms. Willie Mae Davis downplays her experience of having a stroke last November at her home in Bosco, her story is a testament to the importance of fast treatment and care for stroke. “When it happened, it just happened all at once,” Ms. Davis, 78, remembers. “I was coming in the house, made it…
Picture a typical Sunday morning in December. A dad is making breakfast for his daughters before his youngest’s final “Mississippi Ballet Nutcracker” performance. For Ryan McBride, 46, this normal morning routine ended with a medical emergency. Thanks to his daughters’ swift action Ryan was able to get immediate treatment and is recovering from a stroke.…