from MA to LPN: how Avignon fast-tracked her nursing career
January 3, 2025
Avignon Dumas, LPN, has been part of the team at Our Lady of the Lake Health for more than 15
Geaux Hero: Geralynn’s Fight Against Cervical Cancer
January 2, 2025
In 2021, severe stomach pains sent Geralynn Brown to the hospital, where she received life-altering news: stage 4 cervical cancer.
Using Music Therapy to Transform Patient Care
December 18, 2024
Stress, physical limitations, emotional struggles — these are challenges that patients face every day. But what if the solution wasn’t
How Our Lady of the Lake Health and LSU Research Is Unlocking Immune Resilience
December 18, 2024
Stress often gets a bad reputation, and for good reasons. Chronic stress can take a toll on physical and mental
Baton Rouge Man’s Stroke Recovery Highlights Life-saving Local Expertise
December 16, 2024
After years spent working with senior citizens and seeing some of his own relatives deal with the aftermath of a
Routine Checkup Leads to Life-Saving Liver Cancer Surgery
December 9, 2024
When David Talmage received his liver cancer diagnosis late last year, he felt like things were grim. “I did a
Geaux Hero: Blaise’s Resilience Through Trauma Recovery
November 26, 2024
Father’s Day weekends at False River were always about making memories for Blaise and his dad, Rory. But last summer,
A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Lung Cancer
November 14, 2024
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., making early detection crucial for effective treatment and
Geaux Hero: Maverick’s Exceptionally Specialized Pediatric Care
November 5, 2024
When Amelia and Casey Green welcomed their son Maverick to the world in January 2022, they were ready to bring
Studying the Health of Student-Athletes to Improve the Health of All
November 1, 2024
How does the physical and mental health of LSU student-athletes evolve when their playing careers are over? And how could
Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Why Pregnant Moms and High-Risk Groups Need the RSV Vaccine
October 29, 2024
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is more than just a common respiratory infection. For certain populations — infants, expecting moms, the
John Fraiche, MD
October 10, 2024
Over his 45 years with Our Lady of the Lake, John Fraiche, MD, has held numerous influential roles, contributing significantly
Mike Roberts
October 10, 2024
Mike Roberts is celebrating an impressive 45 years of service at Our Lady of the Lake Health. Since starting his
Geaux Hero: Tina Labatut Overcoming Breast Cancer with Strength and Grace
October 9, 2024
Tina Labatut, RN, BSN, OCN, began her journey with breast cancer just before Christmas 2022. As the director of operations
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.
Geaux Hero: Tucker’s Journey with Mitochondrial Disease
September 4, 2024
When Kandis and John welcomed their son Tucker into the world, everything seemed perfect. The pregnancy was normal, and Tucker
How a Clinical Trial is Helping a Sickle Cell Patient Manage Her Disease
August 29, 2024
Brandi Woods leads a busy life. Two careers keep her constantly on the move and often traveling. But as someone
Baton Rouge mother grateful for every moment after quick treatment helped her recover from a stroke at age 29
August 29, 2024
It was a routine day in June 2019 when Jessica Pannell dropped off her daughter at daycare. But, within minutes,