How Family History Affects Your Risk for Heart Disease
Learn about your family’s health history impacts your risk of heart disease.
Emily Cassidy, MD
When Emily Cassidy, MD, finished her degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, she headed north for her residency in general surgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey, followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. But the New Orleans native — who had even stayed in town…
Mark Hausmann, MD
Mark Hausmann, MD, general surgeon at Our Lady of the Lake Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge and Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, always knew he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. “It sounds cliché, but I wanted to be able to help people,” he says. “I was…
Stephen Manale, MD, FACS
As the son of an orthopedic surgeon and a nurse, Stephen Manale, MD, FACS, general surgeon at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension, says that healthcare is simply in his genes. “As a child, I remember going to the hospital with my dad while he was making rounds. Everyone there was so nice and…
James Williams, MD
Growing up, James Williams, MD, was interested in medicine, but he also had dreams of being an athlete, a coach or maybe a teacher. Then as a senior in high school, he tore his ACL and had to have surgery. “That whole experience changed my life—and not just due to the injury,” Dr. Williams says.…
Andrew Fuson, MD
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
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
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…
A Good Night’s Sleep
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…
What to Expect at a Cardiology Appointment
Preparing for a cardiology appointment? Here’s what to know, what to ask and what to bring with you.
Get Some Zzzzs for Your Heart Health
A lack of sleep can do more than make you grumpy. It can also affect your heart health.
7 Health Tips to Take to Heart
Seven simple ways you can care for your heart and keep it healthy for years to come.
Your Hard Working Heart
Learn how you can take steps to keep you and your heart healthy.
Winter Survival Kit for Flu Season
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…
Is Rooting Too Hard Bad for Your Heart?
The perils of intense anxiety associated with watching sports.
Our Lady of the Lake: How It All Started
How Our Lady of the Lake was built in Baton Rouge in 1923.
Best Flu-Fighting Household Cleaners
See your doctor when these moles or changes appear on your skin.
Pandemic Cooking Is All About the Pans
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,…