Cleft lip and cleft palate are quite common, with one in 700 kids nationwide having such a diagnosis. Thanks to early-in-life repairs, most are only left with a thin, fine scar. Co-directors of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Cleft and Craniofacial Multidisciplinary Team, Lisa Morris, MD, and Laura Hetzler, MD, FACS, share what…
Jeannie Tomlinson currently serves as a patient access representative at the Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group clinic in Walker. She has been employed with our health system for more than a year. Tomlinson is a member of the Adai Caddo Tribe of Robeline, Louisiana, and one of her favorite family traditions is going…
Many families rely on St. Francis Medical Center to make it through a tough time, including the Finney family. Curtis and Sarah Finney’s son, Weston, spent 102 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Francis Medical Center. What started as a normal day ended with a surprise birth months ahead of schedule.…
LaQuita Cooper, RN, has worked at St. Francis Medical Center as a registered nurse on the telemetry unit for the past seven years. Cooper started at St. Francis as a nurse tech on the telemetry unit after graduating from nursing school and continues to work there. Celebrating Her Navajo Culture and Heritage Cooper is a…
Seizures occur when there are quick changes in the electrical activity in the brain. They may affect both sides of the brain or only one side. Symptoms happen suddenly and can vary depending on the type. Learn more about the different symptoms in our How to Spot a Seizure infographic. Knowing the basics about seizures—and…
Because seizures can happen at any moment with little warning, it’s important to understand what to do if you’re around someone who is experiencing one. Learn how to help someone having a seizure to prepare for the worst. Discuss your risk of seizures with your primary care provider. Connect with one of our PCPs here.
Families of children receiving medical treatment at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital will now be able to have all the comforts of home while remaining just steps from their child’s bedside inside the brand-new Ronald McDonald Family Room. The Family Room offers onsite respite, lodging, food, and compassionate family-centered care to keep…
You know that warm fuzzy feeling when you are grateful to others? It turns out the health benefits of gratitude go beyond just a feel-good moment. Being grateful for others and their gratitude for you can improve your emotional and physical health. From more satisfaction in your relationships to a reduced risk of stress-related illness,…
Your immune system is a powerful force—and it can defend you against cancer. The immune system can keep some cancers from forming or growing quickly by destroying cancer cells. The problem, however, is that these cells can use a variety of methods to evade or hinder your immune cells, allowing cancer to grow and spread.…
Pregnancy bring about changes to insulin sensitivity and therefore blood sugar, and for some moms that can lead to gestational diabetes. Carmen Alexis Miller, MS, RDN, LDN, outpatient dietitian at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, shares her healthy eating during pregnancy tips, including specific details about managing gestational diabetes, in…
If you’re looking for an instant and lasting boost to your good health, better stock up on superfoods. Full of fiber, antioxidants, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and more, superfoods supercharge your good health. They keep your heart healthy, lead to reduced risk of disease and provide the energy needed to get through the day. To…
Horace Benoit Jr. operating room case technician at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, never thought he would work for 55 years but is happy to be celebrating another milestone anniversary. In the Beginning Benoit’s first day of work was at the original Our Lady of Lourdes campus located on Saint Landry Street, where…
Some people look forward to the change of seasons, when the weather becomes crisp and cool, making for shorter days and cozy nights. Others may notice a change in their mood when the weather turns and there’s less daylight. In fact, for some people, these changes can trigger a type of mental health condition called…
When Kimberlee Corley, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Prairieville clinic manager, and her husband moved from Bossier City to south Louisiana, her plan was to stay for two years. That was 40 years ago, and she wouldn’t change a thing. Career Growth Corley started her career answering telephone calls and making patient appointments…
TikTok has quickly become one of the most popular social media apps, especially among young people. The app can be a great place to watch funny videos or find your next dance moves. Food and wellness influencers have also made a huge impact. Viral recipes like “TikTok pasta” created a temporary shortage of feta cheese…
Growing up with six brothers and three sisters, Pauline Breaux, RN, BSN, is no stranger to supporting and caring for others. It is no surprise that she has found joy working in healthcare for the past four decades. No Regrets Forty years ago, when her neighbor suggested she work at Our Lady of Lourdes, Breaux…
One of your first decisions as a parent—choosing your baby’s pediatrician—is also one of the most important. It’s key that you establish that relationship prior to being admitted to the hospital for your baby’s birth. Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital’s Evie Robison, RN, pregnancy nurse navigator, and Ashley Conner, RN, BSN, pediatric…
Phyllis Simmons, BSN, RN, began her journey with Our Lady of the Lake 50 years ago, but to her it feels like just yesterday. Simmons’ first day of work was at the Our Lady of the Lake downtown Baton Rouge campus, on the day after she graduated from nursing school. Her uniform included a cap…