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...
Patient Stories Articles
Geaux Hero: Tucker’s Journey with Mitochondrial Disease
When Kandis and John welcomed their son Tucker into the world, everything seemed perfect. The pregnancy was normal, and Tucker was a...
How a Clinical Trial is Helping a Sickle Cell Patient Manage Her Disease
Brandi Woods leads a busy life. Two careers keep her constantly on the move and often traveling. But as someone with sickle cell disease,...
Baton Rouge mother grateful for every moment after quick treatment helped her recover from a stroke at age 29
It was a routine day in June 2019 when Jessica Pannell dropped off her daughter at daycare. But, within minutes, things took a drastic...
Balancing Breastfeeding and College Classes
Emily found out she was pregnant at 19, in the middle of her sophomore year at the University of Louisiana Monroe. She knew her life was...
Louisiana Tennis Coach Recovering from Pancreatic Cancer
Shelby Graciana had spent her whole life as a successful athlete. From the time she was a teen, Graciana was a star on the tennis court,...
Motherhood Against the Odds: An Inspiring Journey
When a tragic accident left Katie Hughes paralyzed, her dreams of motherhood seemed impossible. But with unwavering faith and incredible...
Going Above and Beyond: Exceptional Physical Therapist Gives Courage and Confidence
When Jaclyn and Todd Peters brought their 9-year-old daughter Cecilia to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health for physical therapy, they...
Diabetic Wound Care Patient Credits Lourdes Team for Healing and Compassionate Care
Stepping inside a hyperbaric oxygen chamber might be intimidating for a lot of people. Eric Navarre was one of them. He had a diabetic...