Our Lady of the Lake: How It All Started
How Our Lady of the Lake was built in Baton Rouge in 1923.
Women at the Helm of Healthcare: A Tradition of Providing Healing and Hope for Our Communities
Our Sisters were unquestionably pioneers—women, founding a healthcare system in the deep South—proving beyond doubt that women can be exceptional leaders.Our health system’s story began more than 110 years ago when the traveled from Europe and established Louisiana as their new home. They immediately began caring for the sick and needy and, two years later,…
Residents in Action – Graduate Medical Education
Across our health system, resident physicians are an important part of the care we provide. What is a Resident? A “resident” has graduated from medical school but is finishing their training in a graduate medical education (GME) program such as those at Our Lady of the Lake, Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, St. Francis…
International Roots of Our Health System
Our health system was founded by immigrant missionaries who traveled from France, to Louisiana. In 1911, these six brave women,…
For Our Lady of Lourdes, Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade is All About Safety for Lafayette Patients
Patients want to feel safe, secure and taken care of when they enter a hospital setting. For Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center patients, a nationally recognized “A” grade in safety means peace of mind during some of your hardest health moments. It also means that Lafayette residents can be confident they have the…
Our Lady of Lourdes Invests in Acadiana’s Children
Louisiana summers are relentless, but Acadiana families have a brand-new respite, Our Lady of Lourdes Interactive Water Adventure at Moncus…
Our Lady of Lourdes Health Donor Spotlight – James Devin Moncus
Jim Moncus (1939-2021) was known to be an innovator, a trailblazer and a loyal philanthropist. He was passionate about giving back to the community he called home for over 50 years. According to Jim, if you have been blessed with success, sharing with others is a necessity. The healthcare ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes…
Our Lady of the Lake Is Now a Level I Trauma Center … So, What Does That Mean?
In August 2022, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center’s Trauma Center was upgraded from a Level II adult trauma center to Level I by the American College of Surgeons, making it the first and only trauma center in the Capital Region and one of only three in Louisiana to receive the prestigious distinction.…
Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital Offers Families a Home Away from Home
Families of children receiving medical treatment at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital will now be able to have all the comforts of home while remaining just steps from their child’s bedside inside the brand-new Ronald McDonald Family Room. The Family Room offers onsite respite, lodging, food, and compassionate family-centered care to keep…
