Patient Stories Articles

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 suddenly the once-energetic toddler was taking four to five naps a day. After checking her temperature and finding a fever of 104...

Bringing a child into the world is filled with joy, excitement and anticipation. For Kristen and Michael Gabriel, their journey through all maternity took an unexpected turn when complications arose during Kristen’s pregnancy. The Gabriels share about the challenges...

Going through surgery requires a lot from a patient, including a determination to heal and recover in order to get back to a normal quality of life. Ryan Boudreaux has gone through that process a total of 37 times since an accident in March brought him to Our Lady of...

In the heart of every child beats a rhythm of dreams, laughter and boundless curiosity. For 8-year-old Carson Fremin and his family, life took a sudden, terrifying turn when his playful giggles were drowned out by agonizing pain.   It was a Friday afternoon when...