Bring Down the Lights – Injury Prevention Tips for Winter
Learn some helpful injury prevention tips centered around some of the most common post-holiday, outdoor chores.
Keeping the Happy in Happy Birthday in the Hospital
While no one wants to be in the hospital for their birthday or the holidays, one young patient said he had his “best birthday ever” when he was staying at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital during his fifth birthday this year. Corbin had a stomach bug that became serious enough that his mom,…
Start Your New Year Off with a New Skin Routine
’Tis the season to celebrate. As a new year begins, our attention naturally shifts toward a fresh start. Whether making resolutions that are big or small, choosing to take better care of yourself is a good goal to start the new year with. Simone McMillon, APRN, FNP-C, nurse practitioner at The Medical Spa by St.…
Prevention and Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Through Screening
Screening is integral in the early detection of cervical cancer. Learn why, here.
When Distractibility or Hyperactivity is Something More: ADHD Overview
Learn what to look for when considering if your child has ADHD.
Healthy Resolutions for Families
Consider these healthy habits to integrate into your family’s routine in the new year.
Preparing Your Child for Pokes
Learn how to prepare and keep your child comfortable during the “poke.”
Five Items to Add to Your Healthy Year Checklist
Make this a year of better health. Use this quick checklist to guide your health and wellness efforts: Get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine if you haven’t already. Seasonal flu has taken a backseat to the coronavirus, but cases of flu are already popping up. If you haven’t done so yet, be sure…
Regular Screenings Detect Lung Cancer, Saving Her Life
After five decades of smoking, Tana Allain was hesitant to go in for her first lung cancer screening. But regular screenings made a difference, helping her doctor to find and remove a tumor before it was too late. Allain encourages other smokers and former smokers to be screened regularly. A Friend’s Good Advice Allain had no concerning…
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it is important to be aware of the extra food and treats your child will be offered during holiday parties, especially for children with diabetes Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to produce enough of or properly use its own insulin, a…
Finding Family in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Although they live in Monroe, Meghan and Joseph Duckett find themselves at home at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health in Baton Rouge. When their oldest son, Noah, was a baby they made the three-hour drive south, following the ambulance to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. “As new parents, we were scared to death. You never want…
Easy Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family, enjoying great food and creating memories. But when it comes to cooking, things don’t have to be complicated. With these three easy, delicious recipes from Our Lady of the Lake’s Executive Chef Jim Fields, you can keep the cooking stress-free while serving up a holiday feast to…
What Happens After You Quit Smoking
Most people know the dangers of smoking, but many smokers were unaware of the risks when their addiction began. We now know it causes serious damage to your body, including increasing your risk of lung cancer. However, just because someone has smoked for a large part of their life does not mean there’s no point…
Healthier Treats for Santa and His Reindeer
Santa doesn’t always need to eat sugary cookies. Talk to your kids about healthier options for their favorite North Pole resident.
Healthy and Happy Holidays: Enjoying the Tastes of the Season
This holiday season, you don’t need to risk your good health to have a good time.
Understanding the Dangers of Vaping for Teens
Vaping can be confusing for adults who don’t partake in the activity. Learn what parents should know about why vaping is dangerous for young people.
Tips to Find Relief from Fall Allergies
Don’t let fall allergies ruin your season! Check out our tips for finding relief from seasonal allergies.
Robotic Knee Replacement Helps Broussard Man to Regain Active Lifestyle
In 2015, Patrick Dubois noticed an odd clicking sensation in his left knee during his evening stroll around the Chevron compound in Nigeria, where he worked. “It wasn’t tremendous pain,” he said. “It was just the first time I noticed that something was going wrong.” The pain level continued to increase after he retired in…