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Rafael Flores 

As the director of mission integration for our Northshore market, Rafael Flores, MAPL, primarily serves at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital.   “I have the joy of serving by helping ensure the mission of our health system is actuated across the Northshore region,” Flores says. His work includes leading the areas of formation, pastoral care,…

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Aristoteles Pena-Miches, MD

As a pediatric neurologist with St. Francis Health, Aristoteles Pena-Miches, MD, has served the children of Northeast Louisiana for more than two decades. Providing specialized evaluation and treatment of neurological disorders, Dr. Pena-Miches educates and guides families about the diagnosis and treatment options available. “We strive to fulfill this responsibility with compassion and clear understanding…

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Monkeypox FAQs

The ongoing outbreak of monkeypox, a viral disease spread through close personal contact, has raised many questions. Our health system is a key partner in responding to the outbreak, and we are committed to providing the answers as they become clear. Katie Taylor, MD, medical director of infection prevention at Our Lady of the Lake…

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Breast Milk Storage Tips

Whether a breastfeeding mom is returning to work or expressing milk so others can feed baby, knowing how to safely store her milk is important for baby’s health.  How the milk is stored will depend on how soon it needs to be used. These general guidelines for storing milk at different temperatures, but other factors…