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A New Lease on Life: Larry’s Journey Through Esophageal Cancer Surgery
At 80 years old, Larry Boudreaux thought he had his health figured out. So when he began feeling unusually tired, the Thibodaux native assumed it was related to his...
Celebrating Nurse Practitioners: Leaders in Compassionate, Expert Care
In honor of Nurse Practitioners Week, we celebrate the dedication, leadership and the differences these team members make every day in helping us provide exceptional...
Chat GPT and Your Health: How to Use AI Wisely
Artificial intelligence is changing how we search, learn and even care for ourselves. From ChatGPT to Co-Pilot, AI tools are becoming our go-to for quick health...
Hope for Families Facing Epilepsy
Epilepsy is far more common than many people realize, affecting one in 26 people during their lifetime. In Louisiana, more than 55,000 children and adults live with...
Holiday Fun Can Start in the Kitchen
Thanksgiving isn’t just about the meal — it’s about the moments made while preparing it. Getting kids involved in the kitchen helps them feel proud of what they create,...
Create a Gratitude Chain This Season
The holiday season is a perfect time to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. A Gratitude Chain is a fun, hands-on activity that helps children – and...
Survive. Don’t Drive. How Calling 911 Could Save Your Life
When you’re having chest pain or think you might be having a heart attack, your first instinct may be to get to the hospital as fast as possible. But that’s exactly the...
Geaux Hero: A Young Mom Battles Breast Cancer with Strength and Support
At just 27 years old, Katelyn Carmouche’s world shifted in a moment she never saw coming. Two weeks before her daughter Ellianna’s second birthday, Katelyn was...
A Life-Saving First: Mississippi’s First TAMBE Patient at St. Dominic Hospital
When 76-year-old farmer Dan Branton thinks about his care at St. Dominic Hospital, one word rises above the rest: grateful. Dan, who has farmed in the Mississippi Delta...
Connie Angelle
When Connie Angelle first came to Our Lady of Lourdes, she wasn’t sure what her path would be. A friend had recruited her to take a nursing aide class, and she decided...
Deborah Ellis, RN
For nearly half a century, Deborah Ellis, RN, has been a steady, compassionate presence at St. Dominic’s. This year, we honor her 45 years of service in endoscopy and...
Barbara Love, CRT
When Barbara Love began her career with St. Francis Health in 1980, she had no idea it would become a lifelong calling. What started as a secretarial position in the...