Feb 21, 2023 | Heart Health
After performing hundreds of heart valve replacements at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, renowned local heart surgeon Richard Dearman, MD, recently underwent a heart valve replacement of his own. As a cardiothoracic...
Feb 21, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights
Surviving an extremely rare brain tumor as an undergraduate inspired Michelle L. Blake, MD, to become a doctor. Now Dr. Blake serves as co-associate medical director of the hospitalist program at St. Francis Medical Center. She manages the day-to-day operations and...
Feb 17, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights
John Lyons, III, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist at Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Surgeons Group of Baton Rouge. Dr. Lyons earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He went on to...
Feb 16, 2023 | Children's Health, College Health, Seasonal
We love to let the good times roll, especially this time of year. Catch Some Beads When you head out to the parades with a plan to catch a lot of throws, remember to bring along sturdy, reusable bags to stash all your treasure. A backpack can be a great, hands-free...
Feb 15, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights
Throughout her 33-year tenure at St. Francis Health, Sharon Jones has held several positions and loved them all. “I’m dedicated to giving my best to anyone I encounter,” says Jones, who currently works as a clinical service representative in the occupational medicine...