Although Ms. Willie Mae Davis downplays her experience of having a stroke last November at her home in Bosco, her story is a testament to...
The Power of Prompt Action: A Stroke, Fast Treatment and Recovery at St. Francis Medical Center
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Patient Stories Articles
Daughter’s Quick Thinking Leads to Father’s Stroke Recovery
Picture a typical Sunday morning in December. A dad is making breakfast for his daughters before his youngest’s final “Mississippi Ballet...
Opelousas Pastor on the Road to Recovery After Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital Team Uses Advances to Treat Heart Damage
When most people think about the symptoms of a heart attack, they often picture sudden problems like chest pain and trouble breathing....
Geaux Hero: Resilient Young Patient Recovers from Dog Bite Thanks to Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
Seeing Katie Lundy perform flips in her backyard or taking tumbling classes, you might not realize she almost lost her right arm after a...
Heart Procedure Helps St. Francis Patient Get Back on Her Feet
Waterfront homes in Louisiana are usually high off the ground because of flooding, and Venessa Chapman’s home on the Ouachita River is no...
Rosalind’s Gratitude for Exceptional Pediatric Care
What began as persistent fever and swelling on the side of 2-year-old Mila’s neck led to a hospital stay over the holidays, including two...
Geaux Hero: 4-year-old Leukemia Patient Gets Expert Care at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
In January 2023, Destiny O’Bryan was starting to worry about her daughter. At 3 years old, Ahnalyse Choplin wasn’t much of a napper, but...
Challenges and Triumphs: Keeping the Gabriel Family Close During a NICU Stay
Bringing a child into the world is filled with joy, excitement and anticipation. For Kristen and Michael Gabriel, their journey through...
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...