a decade of dedication: from entry-level to key player
January 3, 2025
Over the past 10 years, Celeste Shelvin has grown from an entry-level position to being a key player on Our
prioritizing quality and community care
January 3, 2025
For over 30 years, Jill Breazeale, RN, has been a driving force for excellent patient care in her community. From
a journey to patient-centered care
January 3, 2025
Courtney, LPN, knows firsthand how a supportive environment can transform patient care. From day one at Our Lady of Lourdes
From Patient Attendant to VP: 27 Years of Leading with Compassion
December 10, 2024
Jason Rogers, MSN, RN, never set out to lead; in fact, he almost turned down his first leadership role in
Families Treating Families: Mother-Daughter Duo Caring for Baton Rouge’s Children
November 1, 2024
For Michelle Flechas, MD, and her daughter, Meaghan Smith, MD, medicine is more than a profession – it’s a family
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
Building a Legacy: A Master Pediatrician’s Journey
September 24, 2024
With a medical career spanning continents and decades, Raghubir Mangat, MD, has dedicated her career to pediatric medicine, culminating in
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.
new mission, same passion: Ashlyn’s leap from teaching to tech
September 9, 2024
When Ashlyn joined our health system in November 2021, she didn’t just start a new job. She embarked on an
from front desk to leadership: a journey of growth and impact
September 9, 2024
For more than 18 years, Pearl has been a beacon of dedication at St. Francis Health, leaving a lasting impact
inspired to care: a new nurse’s story of support and growth
August 26, 2024
When Dallas, LPN, talks about her experience at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, her eyes light up with gratitude
from dish room to director: Patsy’s inspiring career journey
August 26, 2024
More than 30 years ago, Patsy Tennon found herself at a crossroads, searching for a job to support her family.
Inspired by Compassion: A Living Kidney Donation
May 2, 2024
Remarkable stories of resilience and healing happen every day at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, but an extraordinary
people inspired: from student nurse to bedside RN
April 24, 2024
For more than two years, Natalie Sims, RN, has been an essential part of the inpatient surgical services team at
people inspired: Leona’s dedication to social work
February 2, 2024
Although newer to our ministry, Leona, MSW, is planting herself in her role as a social worker in the case
people inspired: from kitchen to bedside
January 31, 2024
Working his way from the kitchen to a position as a certified nursing assistant, Mark McWhorter, CNA, has found inspiration
people inspired: a decades-long nursing career
January 31, 2024
When moving from New Orleans to the Acadiana area 19 years ago, Jeaneth, RN, knew she wanted to work at
people inspired: from med tech to lab leader
January 29, 2024
Tina, MT, ASCP, has dedicated more than 10 years to Our Lady of the Lake Health. Throughout her journey from