Immunotherapy: How Does It Treat Cancer?

Immunotherapy: How Does It Treat Cancer?

Nov 4, 2022 | Cancer

Your immune system is a powerful force—and it can defend you against cancer. The immune system can keep some cancers from forming or growing quickly by destroying cancer cells. The problem, however, is that these cells can use a variety of methods to evade or hinder...
ParentingU Podcast: Gestational Diabetes

ParentingU Podcast: Gestational Diabetes

Nov 2, 2022 | Women's Health

Pregnancy bring about changes to insulin sensitivity and therefore blood sugar, and for some moms that can lead to gestational diabetes. Carmen Alexis Miller, MS, RDN, LDN, outpatient dietitian at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette,...
Eat Superfoods in Bulk

Eat Superfoods in Bulk

Oct 28, 2022 | College Health, Eating Well

If you’re looking for an instant and lasting boost to your good health, better stock up on superfoods. Full of fiber, antioxidants, protein, omega-3 fatty acids and more, superfoods supercharge your good health. They keep your heart healthy, lead to reduced risk of...
Horace Benoit Jr.

Horace Benoit Jr.

Oct 26, 2022 | Team Member Spotlights

Horace Benoit Jr. operating room case technician at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, never thought he would work for 55 years but is happy to be celebrating another milestone anniversary.  In the Beginning Benoit’s first day of work was at the original Our...
Do You Have Seasonal Depression?

Do You Have Seasonal Depression?

Oct 25, 2022 | College Health, Mental Health

Some people look forward to the change of seasons, when the weather becomes crisp and cool, making for shorter days and cozy nights. Others may notice a change in their mood when the weather turns and there’s less daylight. In fact, for some people, these changes can...