Geaux Hero: From Playground Accident to Pediatric Stroke Survivor
September 3, 2025
When you think of a stroke, you probably picture an adult in their 60s or 70s. But for 11-year-old Cole
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
From the Dugout to the ICU: Coach Lou St. Amant’s Comeback Story
April 21, 2025
At 86, Coach Lou St. Amant still throws out the first pitch, still shows up for daily Mass and still
Boosting Your Brain Health with What You Eat
February 11, 2025
Health advice seems to evolve daily, but one topic is steadfast: our diet has huge impacts on our overall well-being,
Geaux Hero: How Dior’s Compassionate Care Changes Lives
September 18, 2024
For Ariane “Dior” Tero, CNA, compassion isn’t just part of the job — it’s the heart of everything she does.
A Little Firecracker’s Triumph: Elliana’s Journey
October 6, 2023
Being able to access exceptional healthcare close to home is important for Elliana, a 5-year-old Kindergartener in Lafayette who’s been
Lafayette Musician Saved by the Quick Action of Our Lady of Lourdes Stroke Care Team
June 15, 2023
As a drummer, Lafayette native Steve Dugas traveled across the South with acts like Sonny Landreth, Bobby Kimball, Julius Farmer
Stroke Demographics: Who Is Most at Risk and Why?
April 21, 2023
Several factors increase a person’s risk of having a stroke, and age is the biggest. Stroke risk increases as a
Beyond Age: Stroke Risk and TIAs in Younger People
April 21, 2023
While strokes are most commonly associated with older people, it’s a misconception that they only happen to the elderly. Data
Minutes Matter: One Patient’s Story of Speedy Stroke Care and Recovery
April 21, 2023
Waking up to a stroke was a total surprise and life altering moment for Jeff Elliott, but immediate care from
Tiffany Scarff, MD
March 1, 2023
Every day, our doctors go above and beyond to help our communities heal. On March 30, we celebrate Doctors’ Day,
Headaches and Kids
January 11, 2023
No one likes a headache, but even kids can have them from time to time. When does a child’s headache
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? A Rare Neurological Condition Explained
June 20, 2022
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the second most common cause of facial paralysis after Bell’s Palsy and is considered slightly more
Seizures in Children: What Parents Should Know
May 25, 2022
Seizures in children are alarming. Even seasoned health professionals become startled when seizures happen in children under their care, so