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Inspired by Compassion: A Living Kidney Donation

Inspired by Compassion: A Living Kidney Donation

May 2, 2024 | Patient Stories, Team Member Spotlights

Remarkable stories of resilience and healing happen every day at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, but an extraordinary gift of love from an exceptional team member has changed one patient’s life forever. Earlier this year Lauren, 17, received a kidney from...
The Power of Prompt Action: A Stroke, Fast Treatment and Recovery at St. Francis Medical Center

The Power of Prompt Action: A Stroke, Fast Treatment and Recovery at St. Francis Medical Center

May 1, 2024 | Neuroscience, Patient Stories

Although Ms. Willie Mae Davis downplays her experience of having a stroke last November at her home in Bosco, her story is a testament to the importance of fast treatment and care for stroke. “When it happened, it just happened all at once,” Ms. Davis, 78, remembers....
Daughter’s Quick Thinking Leads to Father’s Stroke Recovery

Daughter’s Quick Thinking Leads to Father’s Stroke Recovery

May 1, 2024 | Neuroscience, Patient Stories, Team Member Spotlights

Picture a typical Sunday morning in December. A dad is making breakfast for his daughters before his youngest’s final “Mississippi Ballet Nutcracker” performance. For Ryan McBride, 46, this normal morning routine ended with a medical emergency. Thanks to his...
‘Wonder Drug’ Explained: Understanding Ozempic and Other Weight Loss-related Medications

‘Wonder Drug’ Explained: Understanding Ozempic and Other Weight Loss-related Medications

Apr 29, 2024 | Body

Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro. You’ve probably heard these words in the news a lot lately. They are the names of what many consider a “wonder drug” for weight loss.  Developed to treat diabetes and obesity, these drugs have also become a not-so-secret remedy for everyone...
‘The Best Possible Care’: Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, Talks Complex Esophageal and Thoracic Surgeries

‘The Best Possible Care’: Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, Talks Complex Esophageal and Thoracic Surgeries

Apr 27, 2024 | Team Member Spotlights

A former collegiate and semi-professional soccer player, Nicholas (Nick) LeBlanc, MD, always had an appreciation for the impressive capabilities of the human body. “Early on, I knew I wanted to devote myself to learning about it and using that knowledge to help...
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