Patient Stories Articles

Mom of 3 Young Girls Shares Her Miraculous Stroke Recovery

Last year, a young mom from Meridian, Mississippi, experienced an uncommon type of stroke, a subarachnoid hemorrhage, and was airlifted to St. Dominic Hospital for treatment at its Comprehensive Stroke Center.  Lauren Pogue, now 36, not only survived, but she has...

Heart of a Tiger: The Legacy of John Clarke Perry

The world of college football is known for intense rivalries and passionate fan bases. The power of organ donation and love have overcome the rivalry for two families who root for opposing Tiger teams.  The Journey to a Shared Heart In 2015, Louisiana State University...

Minutes Matter: One Patient’s Story of Speedy Stroke Care and Recovery

Waking up to a stroke was a total surprise and life altering moment for Jeff Elliott, but immediate care from the team at St. Francis Medical Center got him on the road to recovery.  Elliott, now 66, was healthy and active, working long days at his maintenance job at...

Treating The Person, Not The Illness

We believe that to achieve complete healthcare, it’s important to provide the best services possible to address health concerns, but also to establish an understanding of the patient’s life and the factors that may have led to or directly created those issues. ...