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Baton Rouge Man’s Stroke Recovery Highlights Life-saving Local Expertise

After years spent working with senior citizens and seeing some of his own relatives deal with the aftermath of a stroke, Mark Calvit had a strong suspicion about what was happening to him on Oct. 20, 2023. “All of a sudden, I felt like I was caught up in a tidal...

From Patient Attendant to VP: 27 Years of Leading with Compassion

Jason Rogers, MSN, RN, never set out to lead; in fact, he almost turned down his first leadership role in nursing — yet today, he’s shaping the future of healthcare at Our Lady of the Lake Health. With 27 years of service with Our Lady of the Lake, Jason is now vice...

Routine Checkup Leads to Life-Saving Liver Cancer Surgery

When David Talmage received his liver cancer diagnosis late last year, he felt like things were grim. “I did a lot of research about liver cancer and based on what I saw, it seemed like the prognosis was not too good,” he said. “I felt like it was a pretty bleak...

Geaux Hero: Blaise’s Resilience Through Trauma Recovery

Father’s Day weekends at False River were always about making memories for Blaise and his dad, Rory. But last summer, a day of tubing and laughter turned to tragedy when a pontoon boat struck Blaise, then 14, leaving him with severe injuries to his feet. What followed...