There are many different types of cancers, and most of them are straightforward in their names: Lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, skin cancer, etc. But, head and neck cancer can be confusing because of how broad it seems. Defining Head and Neck Cancer When oncologists discuss head and neck cancers, they refer to a variety of…
We believe that to achieve complete healthcare, it’s important to provide the best services possible to address health concerns, but also to establish an understanding of the patient’s life and the factors that may have led to or directly created those issues. Research has shown that 85% of an individual’s health is determined by factors…
Sometimes, the best support we can provide our patients isn’t something tangible like a vaccine or medicine, but rather allowing the patient to process things in their own time and make their own improvements. Personalized Persistence Social workers provide critical care to patients by offering information and counseling, especially if someone is struggling with complex…
Continuing their long-term partnership with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, BASF pledged $150,000 in programmatic support through directed giving and event sponsorship. As part of its goal to meet social responsibility through community support, BASF’s multiyear commitment continues the company’s investment in pediatric healthcare across greater Baton Rouge. “On behalf of our 1,200…
Every day behind the scenes, members of the team at Our Lady of the Lake Health work to improve patient safety and the quality of care each patient receives in small and big ways. It takes a lot of work surveying how things are done in the hospital setting, from the technology and tools used…
The aging process is inevitable, and some people are more susceptible to declines in health than others. However, everyone can take certain steps to maintain better health as they age—and many people are doing it with the help of technology. New medical technology has revolutionized doctors’ offices and hospitals for well over a century, and…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year round. This year we asked Sarah Aftab Ahmad, MD, FACS, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with St.…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Paige Guillory, MD, FAAP, pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, has been part…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year round. Richard D. Smith, Jr., MD, internal medicine physician with St. Francis Health, joined our health…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Enrique Andrade Rondon, MD, internal medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, has…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Tiffany Scarff, MD, neurologist with St. Dominic Hospital, has been with our ministry since 2016 and…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Anuj Marya, MD, FAAFP, family medicine and geriatric medicine physician with St. Dominic Hospital, has been…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Karroll Payne, MD, OB/GYN with Our Lady of the Angels Health, joined our ministry this year…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Alyce Adams, MD, internal medicine physician with St. Francis Medical Group, has been part of our…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Nicholas George, MD, pediatric and internal medicine physician with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, has been…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. May S. Thomassee, MD, FACOG, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, has…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Elias Moussaly, MD, hematology/oncology physician with Our Lady of Lourdes Health and the JD Moncus Cancer…
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day, expressing our appreciation to those who care for us and guide us to maintain a healthy lifestyle all year. Cori Sumrall, DO, family medicine physician with Our Lady of the Angels Health, has been with…