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Local mom triumphs over breast cancer after comprehensive treatments at St. Francis locations in Northeast Louisiana
Joanna Allen first felt something amiss with her body in July 2022 while applying lotion to a rash. There was a mass, which Joanna says felt like “a small, squishy...
Broussard mom grateful for “angels” at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital who helped 23-week baby grow into thriving toddler
Andrena Cluse had a feeling her baby would be born early. It was an intuition she couldn’t explain, but one that prompted her to prepare her baby’s room and purchase...
Keeping Little Kids Safe at the Holiday Table
The holidays bring delicious meals, laughter and memories with loved ones. But with all that excitement come a few hidden risks — especially for your littlest ones. ...
Finding Strength Together: How Camp Bluebird Uplifts Cancer Survivors
For cancer survivors like Betty Johnson, Camp Bluebird is more than just a retreat — it is a lifeline, a source of healing and a place of lasting connections. Twice...
Gail Talton
Gail Talton is celebrating an incredible 45 years with our health system. Starting as a mail clerk, her journey has evolved over the years. Now a supply coordinator 2,...
Gayle McDonald
Gayle McDonald marked an incredible milestone last May, celebrating 45 years as an operating room service line specialist at St. Francis Health. Her journey began here...
Janice Augustine, RN
For nearly five decades, dedicated nurse Janice Augustine, RN, has witnessed incredible changes and growth at what is now Our Lady of the Angels, from the expansion of...
Malcolm DeWayne Adams
For four decades, Malcolm DeWayne Adams has been more than just a maintenance worker at what is now Our Lady of the Angels Hospital. He’s been a trusted problem-solver,...
John Fraiche, MD
Over his 45 years with Our Lady of the Lake, John Fraiche, MD, has held numerous influential roles, contributing significantly to both the organization and our...
Jacqueline Lee
Jacqueline Lee celebrates her remarkable 45-year journey with our health system, where she has grown both personally and professionally. Over the decades, Jacqueline...
Mike Roberts
Mike Roberts is celebrating an impressive 45 years of service at Our Lady of the Lake Health. Since starting his career in the maintenance department, Mike has...
Geaux Hero: Tina Labatut Overcoming Breast Cancer with Strength and Grace
Tina Labatut, RN, BSN, OCN, began her journey with breast cancer just before Christmas 2022. As the director of operations for Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group at...