Sep 30, 2024 | About Us, Children's Health
At Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, every day brings incredible stories of strength, hope and healing. From advanced surgeries to compassionate care, we’re honored to support families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. As we celebrate...
Aug 29, 2024 | Patient Stories
Brandi Woods leads a busy life. Two careers keep her constantly on the move and often traveling. But as someone with sickle cell disease, that kind of non-stop lifestyle can take a toll. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects the shape of Brandi’s red...
Jul 2, 2024 | Children's Health
Fireworks can make any celebration magical, but safety comes first. To ensure the safety of your little ones, follow this advice from Meghan Poole, MD, pediatrician with St. Dominic Family Medicine – Gluckstadt. The Hidden Danger of Sparklers “Fireworks are not...
Jun 26, 2024 | Body, Diabetes, Patient Stories
Stepping inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber might be intimidating for a lot of people. Eric Navarre was one of them. He had a diabetic wound on his foot that wasn’t healing properly, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help speed up the healing process. The treatment...
May 28, 2024 | Neuroscience, Patient Stories
At 49, Shannon’s life took an unexpected turn when a stroke struck without warning. “When I woke up, I was not able to move. I tried to move, but when I got up, I fell,” Shannon says. “My niece had noticed there’s something wrong, so she called 911. They...