Energy drinks are everywhere these days. What was a niche drink a few decades ago has blossomed into a huge industry that rivals the soda industry on store shelves. Many people enjoy the feeling of a “pick me up,” and it can sometimes help with staying alert during a long day of classes or a…
We’re entering some of the longest, hottest, sweatiest days of the year. And while you should be drinking more water to stay hydrated, there are a variety of fruits and vegetables that are high in water content and can also give you much needed energy to make it through these steamy days. Here are several…
If you think a colonoscopy is bad you really don’t want colon cancer. Thankfully, with regular screenings most colon cancer can be prevented. Colonoscopies can also help with other non-cancerous digestive conditions. Kelly Finan, MD, and Asif Talukder, MD, Board Certified colon and rectal surgeons with Our Lady of the Lake Health, continue our conversation…
Have you heard ringing in your ears, buzzing, whistling or other sounds that don’t come from an outside source? If so, you may be one of many people in the United States — estimates range from 10% to 25% of adults, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders — with tinnitus.…
As a drummer, Lafayette native Steve Dugas traveled across the South with acts like Sonny Landreth, Bobby Kimball, Julius Farmer and Willie Tee. Now 72, Dugas’ touring days are behind him, but he keeps a drum kit at home and plays for his own enjoyment. When he wasn’t behind the drum kit, Dugas often worked…
Fiber plays a crucial role in maintaining good health and proper digestion. Use these practical tips to incorporate more fiber into your daily life and improve your overall well-being. Fiber 101 Fiber is the indigestible material found in plant foods. It’s also known as “roughage.” There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Soluble…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with your dad? Across our health system, we have many daughters and sons who do just that. For Father’s Day we’ve gathered some of their stories. Tommy Greene and Aimee G. HowardTommy Greene, interim Senior Director of Pharmacy for Our Lady of the Lake Health, and…
‘Tis the season for fireworks, concerts and other exposure to loud noises! Before you crank up the volume on summer fun, check out this advice about protecting your child’s precious hearing from Alicia Moore, AuD, a Board Certified audiologist with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group on the Northshore. Risks and Symptoms Risks…
Although it’s not the prettiest topic, it’s crucial to talk about colorectal care. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Matthew Boudreaux, MD, colon and rectal surgeon with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, helps us understand colorectal cancer and its prevention and treatment.Don’t Wait…
Does your favorite food have more sugar than you realize? “Hidden” sugars could be sneaking into your daily diet without you even knowing. Even if you think you’re eating a relatively healthy diet, that might not always be the case and you’ll want to watch out for how much sugar per serving is in your…
As the school year ends, parents and kiddos alike are planning for beach trips and pool days. To get ready for this fun in the sun, Grant Clinkingbeard, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health in Covington, reviews some commonly asked questions about sunburn prevention.Does My Baby Need Sunscreen? Sunscreen is not…
“Natural” childbirth is defined differently by different people, but the goal of all childbirth is the same: healthy mom, healthy baby and a good experience for both. Katherine Greene, CNM, and Mary Jazayeri, WHNP, CNM, certified nurse midwives at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, explain the nuances of natural childbirth and what…
The essence of midwifery care is to promote physiologic birth, recognizing when interventions may be necessary and fostering shared decision-making with patients. At Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, our certified nurse midwife program brings this care into the hospital, an enhancement to the Acadiana region’s largest OB-GYN team. Our program began in…
Last year, a young mom from Meridian, Mississippi, experienced an uncommon type of stroke, a subarachnoid hemorrhage, and was airlifted to St. Dominic Hospital for treatment at its Comprehensive Stroke Center. Lauren Pogue, now 36, not only survived, but she has experienced phenomenal recovery. She and her husband, Jeremy, shared their experience in this episode…
Swimming and playing in the water always work up an appetite. Snacking by the pool is one of the best things about summer. What makes a great summer pool snack? It has to be portable, not too messy, easy to eat, and nutritious and satisfying. We’ve got seven ideas to throw in your backpack or…
Nga Nguyen-Pham, RN, same-day surgery supervisor at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, shares her Vietnamese heritage and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to her. Nguyen-Pham has been a part of Our Lady of the Lake Health since October 2012. As the supervisor of the same-day surgery department, she oversees that…
Fr. Antony Pappu Chakkalakkal, priest chaplain, shares about his Indian heritage and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to him. Fr. Chakkalakkal began as a priest sacramental chaplain at St. Dominic Hospital in July 2019 and became full-time priest chaplain in October 2022. He visits patients of all faiths. He also celebrates Catholic religious…
Stroke is a leading cause of death in Mississippi and Louisiana, but learning the signs, symptoms and risk factors for stroke can save lives. Ruth K. Fredericks, MD, neurologist and neuro-oncologist who is co-medical director of St. Dominic Hospital’s Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Amber Herron, the center’s program manager, joined us to talk about stroke…