About Us Articles

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...

Facing Breast Cancer with Humor, Hope & Personalized Care

This year has been unlike any other for Sasha Fogle.  Fogle, 43, had always taken her routine mammograms seriously, particularly since her mother had breast cancer. When she went for her annual screening this past February, doctors noticed something unusual. A repeat...