John was sitting in his deer stand in Mississippi when he first noticed a small lump beneath his jawline. At 69 years old and a practicing...
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A Smarter Scalpel: Elevating Surgical Care with AI-Powered Robotics
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is ushering in a new era of surgery with the addition of nine da Vinci 5 robotic...
The Meaning of Cancer Survivorship at St. Dominic
Cancer survivorship doesn’t begin when the last treatment ends. It begins the moment a person hears the words, “You have cancer.” That’s...
Geaux Get Healthy Brings Healthy Habits and Lasting Change to Baton Rouge Community
When Addie Hester, a retired educator and proud Baton Rouge grandmother, first stumbled upon the Geaux Get Healthy Clinical Program at Our...
A Legacy of Love: Mother and Daughters Care for Acadiana Families
At Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, the staff often feels like family – but for three dedicated nurses, that bond is...
Service and Leadership: Fix Your Eyes Forward
Gil Humbert, MSN, RN, knows what it’s like to lead with heart. A former combat medic who now serves as the clinical director of nursing at...
Finding Strength Through Faith: 3 Team Members’ Health Journey
Two years ago, Christine Braddy, an Information Services Support team member at Franciscan, faced a life-changing reality. On Sept.11,...
Playing Strong: Preventive Rehab Helps Owen Stay in the Game
At 13, Owen lives and breathes sports. From basketball courts to baseball diamonds, he plays nearly year-round, point guard and shooting...
A NICU Journey of Hope: Weston’s Story
On a recent spring afternoon, Sarah Finney sits outside of her Crossett, Arkansas, home as she discusses her youngest son, Weston. The...