Patient Stories Articles

Geaux Hero: After a Work-Related Accident and 37 Surgeries, Ryan Boudreaux is on the Road to Recovery Thanks to Our Lady of the Lake

Going through surgery requires a lot from a patient, including a determination to heal and recover in order to get back to a normal quality of life. Ryan Boudreaux has gone through that process a total of 37 times since an accident in March brought him to Our Lady of...

Carson’s Journey with Child Life Services 

In the heart of every child beats a rhythm of dreams, laughter and boundless curiosity. For 8-year-old Carson Fremin and his family, life took a sudden, terrifying turn when his playful giggles were drowned out by agonizing pain.   It was a Friday afternoon when...

Brightening Futures One Smile at a Time: Ms. Gwen’s Experience with St. Bernadette Community Clinic 

Lafayette native Gwendolyn Marie Dunbar, affectionately known as Ms. Gwen, experienced transformative care from St. Bernadette Community Clinic, an outreach ministry supported by Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation that serves people experiencing homelessness and under...

Geaux Hero: Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Helps Two-Year-Old Breathe Easy with Reconstructed Airway

Respiratory issues due to COVID-19 and RSV are a top concern for parents and pediatric doctors. For two-and-a-half-year-old Carter Parker, the side effects of those illnesses put his life in danger, making it incredibly difficult for him to breathe. In January 2022,...