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Helping a Young Athlete Get Back in the Game

When you’re the youngest of three competitive brothers, sports are more than a pastime — they’re a way of life.   For 10-year-old Hudson Davis, sports like football and basketball are his passion, and he’s always eager to compete. But a football injury just two days...

Geaux Hero: Amber’s Unstoppable Determination

Amber Russell’s laughter and bubbly spirit light up every room she enters, but what truly defines her is her incredible resilience. Amber, 15, manages life with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD, which occurs in 1 in 7,500 people), a rare genetic condition that affects...

from MA to LPN: how Avignon fast-tracked her nursing career

Avignon Dumas, LPN, has been part of the team at Our Lady of the Lake Health for more than 15 years, starting as a medical assistant and now working as a licensed practical nurse.  Her career path has been a testament to the health system’s supportive culture, which...

purpose meets passion for physician practice manager

When Hannah Wofford, MS, joined St. Francis Health in 2022, she wasn’t just looking for a job. She was searching for a place that resonated with her values and passion for healthcare. As a physician practice manager overseeing five primary care clinics within St....