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Charlene Martin

Charlene Martin’s connection to Our Lady of Lourdes Health started long before she became an employee.  As a child, Charlene was often hospitalized, and the exceptional care she received left a lasting impact.  “I remember telling my mom that someday I would like to...
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Local mom triumphs over breast cancer after comprehensive treatments at St. Francis locations in Northeast Louisiana

Joanna Allen first felt something amiss with her body in July 2022 while applying lotion to a rash. There was a mass, which Joanna says felt like “a small, squishy grape,” on the side of her right breast. Within a few weeks, Joanna was undergoing a comprehensive...
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Broussard mom grateful for “angels” at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital who helped 23-week baby grow into thriving toddler

Andrena Cluse had a feeling her baby would be born early. It was an intuition she couldn’t explain, but one that prompted her to prepare her baby’s room and purchase supplies like a diaper bag and first teddy bear well in advance of her due date. Those instincts...
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Finding Strength Together: How Camp Bluebird Uplifts Cancer Survivors

For cancer survivors like Betty Johnson, Camp Bluebird is more than just a retreat — it is a lifeline, a source of healing and a place of lasting connections.  Twice each year, campers gather to share stories, celebrate victories and find hope together in an...
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