As we say goodbye to the festive chaos of the holidays and welcome crisp January air, many parents find solace in the notion of returning to routine. The new year offers a fresh page on the calendar and the chance to embrace the comforting rhythm of daily family life. Amidst the resolutions and aspirations, one…
As Our Lady of the Lake’s medical director of research, Dr. Hollis “Bud” O’Neal’s responsibilities include developing and improving access to experimental therapies while also providing opportunities for medical students and residents to learn how to effectively conduct research. The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) Foundation launched its Louisiana Well Again grant program, which funds…
This rare surgery provides new hope for patients with aggressive cancers. Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO, surgical oncologist at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, has performed the rare Appleby surgery to treat patients with gastric cancer. Dr. Al Efishat was able to remove all of the patient’s cancer with negative margins and the…
Sleep-deprived, groggy and perpetually glued to a screen? Parents, tweens and teens may all be in need of a little extra shut-eye, and ParentingU has tips to help you reclaim restful nights. Natalie Derouen, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health who practices in Maurice, Louisiana, offers her advice to help parents better…
Article adapted from “Sister Trinita’s Legacy – A Heart for God” originally published by Marilyn Tinnin, Mississippi Christian Living. It was a blustery November day in the heart of Springfield, Illinois, when baby Carol Marie Eddington came into the world. The year doesn’t matter, and, anyway, she is not going to share that with us. …
Maybe you’ve fallen into this trap before: Those big and probably overly ambitious goals of eating healthy, exercising more and improving your life in the new year. Perhaps you were successful (great job!). Perhaps you crashed and burned early (understandable!). Or perhaps you started strong only to fall out of the routine as the months…
It’s natural to worry when your child comes down with the cold, flu or other seasonal respiratory bug that’s going around. While these illnesses are usually not dangerous in otherwise healthy children, it’s still difficult to see your little one feeling miserable. The good news is there are many supportive things you can do at…
Added sugars tend to sneak into some of our favorite snacks and drinks, or work their way into foods that we wouldn’t expect to find them in. Take some time to learn about added sugar, and why it’s key to limit your intake of it. It’s no secret that Americans have a sweet tooth. Although…
Winter is a time to enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Just ensure that you’re not ignoring your physical and mental health while doing so. In fact, protecting your heart health is more important than ever during this time of year. The risk of heart attack and other complications from cardiovascular disease rises during…
Holidays can be a magical time filled with joy, laughter and cherished family moments. Amidst the excitement, parents keep a watchful eye on their children’s well-being. Kristen Sandoz, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, shares her top three tips for families to keep kids healthy and safe during the holiday season. 1.…
Going through surgery requires a lot from a patient, including a determination to heal and recover in order to get back to a normal quality of life. Ryan Boudreaux has gone through that process a total of 37 times since an accident in March brought him to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.…
Growing up as the second of four children in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, Timilehin Oluseye, MD, embarked on a remarkable journey that shaped the person he is today. “My deep-seated desire to make a difference in people’s lives and my unwavering commitment to saving lives led me on a path to becoming a…
As temps fall, we all experience the instinct to bundle up. Not so fast for our littlest passengers. Rachel Dewey, DO, family medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, shares why parents should remember to remove children’s coats before buckling them into a car seat in this ParentingU Extra Credit episode.The Coat…
More than 6.4 billion people throughout the world own smartphones, making it easy to stay connected. While there are many benefits to smartphone use, it can also pose problems — including to your physical health. Many people are experiencing a condition experts have dubbed “smartphone tendonitis,” which is a form of tendonitis that can develop…
In the heart of every child beats a rhythm of dreams, laughter and boundless curiosity. For 8-year-old Carson Fremin and his family, life took a sudden, terrifying turn when his playful giggles were drowned out by agonizing pain. It was a Friday afternoon when Carson’s parents, Bailey and Kyle, noticed something was amiss. The stomachache…
Lafayette native Gwendolyn Marie Dunbar, affectionately known as Ms. Gwen, experienced transformative care from St. Bernadette Community Clinic, an outreach ministry supported by Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation that serves people experiencing homelessness and under insured by providing non-emergency medical and dental care services. Born and raised above 12th Street, Ms. Gwen had always been…
Respiratory issues due to COVID-19 and RSV are a top concern for parents and pediatric doctors. For two-and-a-half-year-old Carter Parker, the side effects of those illnesses put his life in danger, making it incredibly difficult for him to breathe. In January 2022, the Sulphur native had an emergency intubation to open up his airways and…
Vicario FletcherVicario Fletcher was having trouble breathing. At night, she would get winded just walking from her bed to the bathroom. She thought maybe it was her heart medication that was making her short of breath. An appointment with her cardiologist in August 2020 confirmed that the medication wasn’t the problem, and Vicario, who lives…