About Us Articles

Geaux Hero: A Young Mom Battles Breast Cancer with Strength and Support

At just 27 years old, Katelyn Carmouche’s world shifted in a moment she never saw coming. Two weeks before her daughter Ellianna’s second birthday, Katelyn was diagnosed July 15 with Stage 3 triple negative breast cancer. The Carmouche family had been living in Korea,...

A Life-Saving First: Mississippi’s First TAMBE Patient at St. Dominic Hospital

When 76-year-old farmer Dan Branton thinks about his care at St. Dominic Hospital, one word rises above the rest: grateful. Dan, who has farmed in the Mississippi Delta for more than five decades, became the first patient in Mississippi to undergo a new minimally...

Connie Angelle

When Connie Angelle first came to Our Lady of Lourdes, she wasn’t sure what her path would be. A friend had recruited her to take a nursing aide class, and she decided to give it a try. Forty-five years later, she’s still here, having found her place in the ministry...

Deborah Ellis, RN

For nearly half a century, Deborah Ellis, RN, has been a steady, compassionate presence at St. Dominic’s. This year, we honor her 45 years of service in endoscopy and beyond.  A Journey from Canada to Mississippi  Debbie’s career with St. Dominic’s began in an...