Gil Humbert, MSN, RN, knows what it’s like to lead with heart. A former combat medic who now serves as the clinical director of nursing at Our Lady of Lourdes Health, Gil brings his whole self — faith, humility and a deep sense of service — to his work every day.A Path Forged Through Service…
Head and neck cancers may make up a small percentage of all cancer diagnoses in the U.S., but when they do occur, they can be complex, aggressive and life-altering. On a recent episode of Medical Monday with Brian Haldane, Rula Mualla, MD, a head and neck surgical oncologist with Our Lady of the Lake Cancer…
At 13, Owen lives and breathes sports. From basketball courts to baseball diamonds, he plays nearly year-round, point guard and shooting guard for St. Jude the Apostle and JOELITE, catcher for the Louisiana Leopard Dawgs, and even finds time to fish and cook on weekends. “He’s just a natural athlete,” says his mom, Andrea. “He’d…
On a recent spring afternoon, Sarah Finney sits outside of her Crossett, Arkansas, home as she discusses her youngest son, Weston. The three-year-old’s naptime is one of the few pockets of time during the day when Finney can speak at length about his life’s journey so far. However, Finney is grateful for the busy schedule.…
When the grill is hot and the menu is full of summer classics, this grilled veggie salad brings a fresh, healthy balance to the table. Hearty enough to stand alone, it’s versatile enough to complement grilled meats or seafood, and it tastes just as good cold the next day. What’s in It The base is…
Southern summers are known for more than sunshine. They bring intense heat and heavy humidity that can take a toll on your body fast. Whether you’re working in the yard, heading out for a family vacation or spending your days on a job site, protecting yourself from heat-related illness should be part of your summer…
When it comes to sports medicine in Baton Rouge, J. Michael Robinson, MD, stands on the front lines — not just on the sidelines. As head team physician for multiple LSU sports, including baseball, track, swim and tennis, he’s no stranger to high-stakes athlete care. But his work at Our Lady of the Lake Health…
Preventive care isn’t just about checklists. It’s a proactive approach that helps women stay healthier at every age. On a recent episode of Medical Monday with Brian Haldane, Karli M. Boggs, MD, board-certified OB-GYN with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, breaks down why preventive care matters, what screenings women shouldn’t skip and how…
Sometimes, how we healthcare is the strength of many hospitals acting as one ministry of healing. On a recent afternoon, sisters Ashia Abraham and Kayla Labbe giggle as they feed Ashia’s 10-month-old daughter in her highchair. The baby is enjoying macaroni and cheese, although just as much of it ends up on her face as…
Brock Wesberry has faced more in his seven years than many people do in a lifetime. But you’d never know it from his wide smile, love of baseball or honor roll report card. Brock was 2 when he was diagnosed with minimal change disease, a form of nephrotic syndrome that causes the kidneys to leak…
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At 18 years old, Katie Arrington was like any other freshman at Mississippi State University — excited for the future, balancing classes and new experiences, and spending as much time as possible outdoors doing what she loved. A passionate bowhunter and artist from Inverness, Mississippi, Katie never expected that she would face a life-threatening medical…
Megan Claire McCarty always took pride in living a healthy lifestyle. She worked out three to five times per week for more than a decade. She ate clean and avoided alcohol and smoking. After the birth of her daughter, now 5, she was right back into her fitness routine and lost the additional weight within…
Just before Harmoni Jones turned four years old, her preschool teacher alerted Harmoni’s mother, Deantonecia Jones, that the little girl had experienced a seizure in class. As surprising as the news was, it was just the beginning of a years-long struggle to diagnose Harmoni and find a solution. Harmoni continued to have as many as…
In the world of cancer care, surgery can be one of the most hopeful turning points for a patient. It’s where compassion and clinical excellence meet. That’s the perspective shared by surgical oncologists John Lyons III, MD, FACS, and Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO, FACS, who specialize in caring for people with liver, pancreatic and…
For Karen, the first week of April was a journey filled with deep sorrow and unexpected comfort. As her beloved husband, Wesley, faced his final days, the care they received at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center brought light into one of life’s heaviest moments. “I thank God they still have the light of…
One morning, everything changed. A young mother in Ascension Parish woke up feeling numb on one side. Within moments, she couldn’t move the entire left side of her body. Living in a two-story home, she couldn’t get downstairs. Her daughter, a junior in high school at the time, had awakened her early and likely helped…
When you’re a first-time parent, everything feels big — the love, the fear, the responsibility, the joy. It’s a time filled with wonder, questions and a lot of “Are we doing this right?” That’s why compassionate care can make all the difference. For new parents Anna Kinnison and her husband, that difference came in the…