Patient Stories Articles

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 support, Katie’s journey became an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and love. Embracing God’s Plan In 2011, a...

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 expected professional care. What they experienced, however, was nothing short of exceptional. Todd is manager of imaging at Our...

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 wound on his foot that wasn’t healing properly, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help speed up the healing process.  The treatment...

Abbeville plumber back to work after stroke thanks to his wife’s quick thinking and fast care at Our Lady of Lourdes

Connie Gremillion was in her Abbeville home the morning of January 22, 2023, when she heard a sudden crash from the kitchen. Startled, she ran to the room to find her husband Brian on the floor trying to pick up pieces of a coffee cup he dropped. “I asked him what had...