Maria Cruz, CNA

Maria Cruz, CNA

Maria Cruz, CNA, works as a certified nurse assistant in the telemetry unit at St. Francis Medical Center. Cruz has been a part of the ministry for almost a year. Celebrating Family Traditions Cruz’s favorite family tradition is celebrating Día de Los Muertos. Cruz...
Jessica Macias RN, CMSRN

Jessica Macias RN, CMSRN

Jessica Macias, RN, CMSRN, works at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center as a Patient Care Services Float Nurse. Macias has been a part of our health system since early 2013. After nursing school, she began her career working on a med-surg unit. “After 4 years...
Breast Density: Know Your Body and Your Breast Cancer Risk

Breast Density: Know Your Body and Your Breast Cancer Risk

Knowing whether you have dense breasts can help you better understand your risk of breast cancer. New rules from the Food and Drug Administration empower women to make informed decisions about breast health by requiring mammography facilities to notify patients about...
Tips to Stay Safe in the Heat

Tips to Stay Safe in the Heat

When it’s extremely hot and humid — which, let’s be honest, feels like all the time in south Louisiana — your body’s ability to cool itself is put to the test. You may be outside playing sports or exercising, rushing to make it to class on time, hanging out by the...