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…
For patients receiving treatment for late-stage endometrial cancer at Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, they now have a new standard of care that could greatly enhance the likelihood of remission and recovery. A clinical research trial conducted in part by Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute oncologist Sobia Ozair, MD, found that…
This summer, if you or a loved one receive cancer treatment, know how your body’s response to sun exposure may be different than usual. Cancer’s effects on sun exposure depend on the type of cancer you have. People who have been diagnosed with melanoma or another skin cancer are at an increased risk of developing…
Lisa Khanh Le, MD, general pediatrician, shares about her Vietnamese heritage and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to her. Dr. Le has been a part of the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health clinic in Prairieville for 11 years. Dr. Le is the first in her family to graduate college and become…
Kristy Do, financial analyst at Our Lady of the Angels Health, shares her Chinese and Vietnamese heritage and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to her. Do has been a part of our ministry for 11 years. She shares what inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare. “Growing up in an Asian family…
Catherine Lewis, FNP-C, hospital medicine nurse practitioner, shares her Filipino heritage and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to her. A Career in Healthcare As a hospital medicine nurse practitioner, Lewis directly collaborates with providers to serve the patients at Behavioral Health Services. Lewis first joined St. Dominic’s as a student extern in 2012.…
Neha Manning, registered nurse at St. Francis Medical Center, shares her Indian heritage and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to her. Manning has been a part of our ministry for 15 years. She shares what inspired her to pursue a career in healthcare. “When I was a little girl, I knew that I…
Sister Catherine Luu, pastoral care coordinator at Our Lady of Lourdes Health, shares her multicultural Asian heritage and what Asian American Pacific Islander Month means to her. Sr. Catherine has been a part of our ministry since 2015 when she joined the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Sisters, the sponsors of our health system.…
In a rural community, the local family physician is usually expected to know a little bit about everything. They are the first line of defense to treat a variety of minor ailments and even more serious health needs for people with little access to advanced care in larger cities. Madeleine Leefe Maras, MD, knows this…
When a patient at Our Lady of the Angels Health sees Kaitlyn Ladner, MD, they are getting a medical professional with a fresh set of eyes on healthcare. And they have the benefit of a little more time with someone actively involved in their care to share their story and be heard. That, as Dr.…
Hormones and the roles they play in women’s health are having a moment on social media, but the claims, quips and memes may do more harm than good. “Just because it’s on the internet doesn’t make it true,” says Karroll Payne, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist with Our Lady of the Angels Health. Dr. Payne…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with your mother? Across our health system, we have many daughters and sons who do just that. For Mother’s Day we’ve gathered some of their stories. Families Across Our Health System Francis Lopez-Kestenholz and Trinity Lopez Francis and Trinity are a mother-daughter duo working together on…
Women make time for so much in life – organizing children’s after-school activities, helping coworkers with difficult projects and ensuring everyone in your family keeps up with routine medical care, to name a few. To be able to devote time to those things, however, women need good health. Celebrate National Women’s Health Week by resolving…
It’s OK to not be OK. While the stigma around seeking mental healthcare may still exist, hopefully it is lessening. Lauren Groves, DO, psychiatrist with Our Lady of the Angels Health, shares tips to strengthen your mental health and how to know when you might need additional support.1. Sleep Regularly getting good sleep can lessen…
The world of college football is known for intense rivalries and passionate fan bases. The power of organ donation and love have overcome the rivalry for two families who root for opposing Tiger teams. The Journey to a Shared Heart In 2015, Louisiana State University fans Jonathan and Holley Perry gave birth to twins —…