When to Use Heat or Ice for Muscle Aches or Injuries
Both heat and ice can be used to help minor injuries heal faster. Learn when it’s best to use heat or ice.
More Than a Gender Reveal: What an Ultrasound Can Show About a Baby’s Heart
A 20-week anatomy scan, a standard for OB care for expecting moms, is exciting for parents because that’s typically the first time their baby’s gender can be revealed. That ultrasound, typically done halfway through the pregnancy, provides so much information, such as the structure and creation of their little one’s heart. Albert Gutierrez, MD, pediatric…
The Power of Listening in Healthcare
Deeply listening to another person, with full attention but without judgment or agenda, is powerful. Listening is an important part of healing, and there’s power in being heard as a patient. Become your own advocate as you partner with your doctor to develop a healing relationship built on active, generous listening. Listening as a Best…
Hearing You is a Vital Part of Healing You: How Listening Changed the Story
“The day I had my anaphylactic reaction to the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, I told my husband neither I nor our 10- and 8-year-old boys were ever getting a vaccine again. I was just too scared.” Karen Tantzen shares what happened next thanks to her relationship with Kathryn Neupert, MD, pediatric allergy and immunology…
Listening to Others Shows We Care
Listening is powerful. Intently listening to someone builds respect, develops trust and it transforms our relationships. When we listen, we are better people, better colleagues, better leaders, better healthcare providers, better spouses, parents and friends. There is power in listening. Listening heals. Listening is an important aspect of fostering new relationships while maintaining and strengthening…
Tickle Their Funny Bones: How Humor Helps Kids in Medical Situations
A good joke is always welcome. Using humor can help children stay comfortable in a doctor’s office, hospital room or any other time they’re receiving medical care. Meaghan Myrick, Child Life Specialist with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, explains why it’s important for kids to feel at ease in medical settings and…
Making Your Next Doctor’s Appointment More Meaningful
Whether it’s your first visit to a provider or you have a long-term, established relationship, there are things you can do to better prepare for your next primary care or specialist appointment. Here are some tips for making the most of your next appointment with your healthcare provider. Prepare for Your Visit Bring along…
Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Weather
Winter weather shows up so infrequently in the South that it may be hard to remember what steps to take to prepare. Freezing temperatures, slippery roads and carbon monoxide poisoning are just a few of the potential dangers to avoid.Dr. Mark Laperouse, medical director of emergency services at Our Lady of the Lake, shares some tips…
Heart-Healthy Alternative on the Go: Mason Jar Salad
Life gets busy, but it’s still important to regularly enjoy a healthy lunch. Federico De Puy, MD, cardiologist with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, enjoys making mason jar salads and shares his method for a healthy, convenient lunch on-the-go. Wash, chop and prepare all the ingredients Sunday evening, then they’re ready to go…
Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Managing your health is a team effort. And that’s also true for keeping your heart healthy. Here are some steps you can take to keep your heart healthy. Connecting with a primary care provider and seeing them each year is the best way to keep your heart healthy. Your PCP can diagnose and treat blood…
Chickenpox: What You Need to Know
Learn more about chickenpox and how children today can be protected.
How Long Does It Take to Regenerate Blood?
Learn about how your body regenerates blood, making it safe for you to donate blood.
HPV Vaccine Myths and Facts
Learn what’s fact and what’s fiction regarding the HPV vaccine.
HPV Vaccinations Prevent Cancer and Save Lives
Learn how HPV vaccinations protect women from cancer and more.
Stock Up Shopping List for After Pediatric Surgery
Take a few moments to consider some items you might be glad to have on hand following a pediatric surgery procedure.
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.…