Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy
April 19, 2023
Pregnancy-related strokes are among the most common causes of serious, long-term disability after pregnancy. Fortunately, they are rare, happening in
A Stroke, a Heart Attack and Extraordinary Care
June 3, 2022
The days leading up to Richard’s heart attack and stroke at first seemed to him like any other week. “I
Stroke Recovery: What You Should Know
May 7, 2021
Learn what you should know about recovering from a stroke.
Signs of a Stroke: What to Look For
May 7, 2021
Learn the health signs that signal a stroke.
Understanding Sun Stroke for Parents
May 7, 2021
Learn about one of the risks of your children being in the sun for too long.
When Summer Fun Turns Scary: Signs of Heat Stroke in Kids
April 22, 2021
Learn why it’s important to keep an eye out for certain symptoms in kids as they play outside during the
A Mini-Stroke May be a Serious Warning
April 20, 2021
Learn how a “mini-stroke” may be a warning sign of larger concern.
Research Aims to Predict Heat Risk Before It Becomes Dangerous
October 13, 2026
Our Lady of the Lake and LSU researchers are studying how wearable technology could help predict and prevent heat illness
What Emergency Care Really Takes | E.J. IRL
July 13, 2026
E.J. Kuiper spends a day inside the Lake’s emergency department, learning triage, teamwork and what it takes to care for
The Importance of Resting in Summer: Why Slowing Down is Good for Your Health
May 5, 2026
Discover why slowing down during the Gulf South’s summer heat is essential for your health. Learn tips to rest, recharge
Small Steps, Big Strength
April 13, 2026
After multiple brain surgeries, 9-year-old Wrenley Grace continues to defy the odds. As a 2025 and 2026 CMN Local Champion,
Expert Heart Care Delivered with Compassion
February 3, 2026
Dale Smith shares how TAVR at FMOL Health | St. Francis restored his breathing, confidence and trust with expert care
Inside the Structural Heart Program at St. Francis
January 20, 2026
Learn how St. Francis’ Structural Heart Program brings advanced, minimally invasive heart care to Northeast Louisiana, helping patients improve their
What Mammograms Can Reveal About Your Heart Health
September 30, 2025
Most women know mammograms are essential for catching breast cancer early. But fewer know these same images can also provide
Guided by Faith. Driven to Serve.
September 22, 2025
For Lyle Prejean, BSN, RN, director of emergency services for Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, nursing has always
A Simple Test, a Life Saved: How IntelliSep Is Changing Emergency Care
August 7, 2025
Kristen Degelman thought she just had the flu. She and her daughter had gone on vacation, and when they came
A Pathway to Healing: How Interventional Radiology Transforms Patient Care
August 6, 2025
At St. Dominic Health, innovation meets compassion in a specialty that’s quietly changing lives every day: interventional radiology. “It’s more