As a health system, we are translating the vision of the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) into impactful initiatives in the communities we are privileged to serve.Tina Schaffer, M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, vice president, chief talent strategy and diversity officer, sheds light on our efforts to implement HAN’s best practices, driving meaningful change in communities and lives. “We…
In the pursuit of equitable health outcomes for all communities in America, the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) has emerged as a powerful force for change. As a network member, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System joins more than 70 leading healthcare systems nationwide in this collaborative effort dedicated to addressing the root causes of health…
Resilience is your capacity to rise above tough circumstances, and helping our kids become more resilient is an important part of the parenting journey. While children are naturally resilient, they can still be deeply affected by tragedy in the news or witnessing others’ traumatic events. A friend’s serious injury or a death in a classmate’s…
Healthy family habits can also include room for life’s sweet moments – and what could be sweeter than pie? In honor of Pi Day, March 14, we’ve collected a few recipes to test out with your kids in the kitchen. Pull out the aprons, roll up your sleeves and get ready for a pie-making adventure…
Strep throat, that pesky bacterial infection causing sore throats and discomfort, often seems to strike during colder months with drier air and more time spent inside. Strep throat is a common infection, but there are ways to proactively reduce your risk of getting it. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms, treatment and prevention.…
[et_pb_text content_tablet=”Imagine a scenario where you’ve just left the hospital after a procedure. You’re confused about the discharge instructions because the nurses didn’t check to make sure you understood everything. You weren’t able to see your usual primary care provider because there weren’t any appointments available soon enough. And you haven’t filled the necessary prescriptions…
When Jorge Castellanos, MD, started working at Our Lady of the Lake Health in 2019, its heart services looked different than they do now. While the team of cardiologists was performing certain minimally invasive procedures that provide an alternative for heart disease patients who are at high risk of surgical complications, the options available to…
Waterfront homes in Louisiana are usually high off the ground because of flooding, and Venessa Chapman’s home on the Ouachita River is no different. Fifteen steps of a staircase take her from her driveway on the ground floor to the front door each day. Even in her 60s, Venessa was used to making it up…
In honor of Black History Month 2024, we are recognizing and celebrating the contributions and achievements of several team members within 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 serve. This year’s Black…
The tween and teen years aren’t all rocky. Deepening relationships with our children as they come into themselves as young adults is one of the many blessings of parenting. Parents modeling healthy behavior as adults is the overarching theme of this ParentingU episode with returning guest Reuben Battley, MD, adolescent medicine specialist with Our Lady…
What began as persistent fever and swelling on the side of 2-year-old Mila’s neck led to a hospital stay over the holidays, including two admissions and one surgery at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Once a familiar face in the hospital as a former nurse, Rosalind Kenny, BSN, RN, Mila’s mom, found herself…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with your spouse? Across our health system we have many married couples who work in our ministry. For Valentine’s Day this year, we spoke with Todd and Taylor Knight who both work at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital and have been married for six months.Todd…
Lent is a time for spiritual renewal. The journey can be a time to pause, reflect and recalibrate your life in ways that last beyond the 40 days of the season. Lent invites us to reflect on our habits and lifestyles, to discern what tangible changes we may want to make to foster a healthier,…
As Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health and Children’s Hospital New Orleans celebrate the one-year anniversary of our partnership, together we have enhanced both access to and the quality of healthcare for children across Louisiana in year one — and we’re just getting started! In 2023, through more than 850,000 patient encounters our two…
Nicole White was only 23 years old when she got the life-changing news of a breast cancer diagnosis. It was 2007, and as a young single mother of two at the time, Nicole was working at an OBGYN clinic in Texas. Even though women’s health was a big part of her daily routine, she wasn’t…
Although newer to our ministry, Leona, MSW, is planting herself in her role as a social worker in the case management department with St. Francis Health. “I really wanted to get social work experience in a hospital setting because of the opportunity to work with different populations,” Leona says. “Here you get a feel for…
In a world dominated by technology and social media, parenting preteens and teenagers has become more challenging than ever. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and internal medicine physician with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, sheds light on some crucial aspects of tween and teen health. From the impact of social media to managing anxiety and the…
Federico De Puy, MD, was headed out of the office one day in spring 2023 when one of his colleagues stopped to introduce him to a new patient: LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey. Her cardiologist, Carl Luikart, MD, was concerned about her heart. Both Dr. De Puy and Dr. Luikart work with Our Lady…