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 healthy baby, hitting all the right milestones. But at 18 months old, something changed. Tucker started having strange spells — his...
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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, that kind of non-stop lifestyle can take a toll. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects the shape of Brandi’s red...
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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 turn. Pannell couldn’t see the papers to sign her daughter in for the day. When she tried to wave goodbye, she could barely make out...
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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 about to change in ways she couldn’t fully predict. What she didn’t expect, however, was how beautifully her journey into...
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