Patient Stories Articles

Embracing Motherhood and Community

When Katelyn Tageant first crossed paths with her future husband, Clay, she couldn’t imagine where life would lead them. Their love story blossomed from fierce competitors to college sweethearts, eventually becoming parents and lifelong partners. Returning to their...

Stroke Recovery in the Middle Years

At 49, Shannon's life took an unexpected turn when a stroke struck without warning. “When I woke up, I was not able to move. I tried to move, but when I got up, I fell,” Shannon says. “My niece had noticed there's something wrong, so she called 911. They came and took...

Lafayette Man Credits ‘Angel’ Physician at Our Lady of the Lake with Helping Him Overcome Rare Cancer

Brandon Finley had always struggled with sinus problems. The recurring infections and congestion were annoying but never prevented him from going about his life. However, they kept showing up into adulthood, even appearing in CT scans after Finley sustained...

Geaux Hero: A Triumph of Teamwork and Resilience

Picture this: A young boy just going about his days like any other kid growing up in Hammond, playing baseball, riding his four-wheeler and enjoying a healthy Minecraft obsession, when suddenly he’s hit with leg pain and limping.  For 7-year-old Dominic, this was the...