Andrew Fuson, MD, otolaryngologist at Our Lady of the Lake Head and Neck Center and assistant professor at Louisiana State University department of otolaryngology, head and neck oncology microvascular reconstruction, has a good head on his shoulders—and he wants the same for his patients. His healthcare career began when he worked as a rehab facility…
Kenneth Kleinpeter, Jr., MD, FACS, is a Board Certified general surgeon at Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge. Dr. Kleinpeter maintains a broad practice and performs several types of surgery, holding a special interest in laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat hernias, gallbladder disease, gastroesophageal reflux and endocrine disorders.…
Karl LeBlanc, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS, general and bariatric surgeon at Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Bariatric and Metabolic Institute and The Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge, has been preparing for a career as a physician for most of his life. “As a child, I enjoyed caring for the animals on the farm…
To remain healthy, your child needs to get adequate sleep—restful, uninterrupted sleep. “The two biggest goals for sleep medicine are to make sure kids get enough sleep for their age, and to make sure it’s good sleep,” explains Dwayne Henry, MD, pediatric sleep medicine specialist at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Dr. Henry…
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Cooler temperatures are creeping into south Louisiana. On their heels are the flu and other airborne germs that are going to settle in to wreak havoc on the respiratory systems of your little ones until we finally see the colors of Spring. What’s a parent to do? Strap on your boots! It’s time to hit…
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How Our Lady of the Lake was built in Baton Rouge in 1923.
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In these weeks of extra time at home, wishing for a company vibe without the company, and always an eye toward budget-friendly meals then sheet pan cooking is a great discovery. Try these tasty and fast options for a welcome change you can really call your own. We all want to support local restaurants, however,…
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