Team Member Spotlights Articles

From Patient Attendant to VP: 27 Years of Leading with Compassion

Jason Rogers, MSN, RN, never set out to lead; in fact, he almost turned down his first leadership role in nursing — yet today, he’s shaping the future of healthcare at Our Lady of the Lake Health. With 27 years of service with Our Lady of the Lake, Jason is now vice...

Honoring Heritage: Stories from Native American Team Members

This Native American Heritage Month, we’re proud to feature stories from three dedicated team members. Each shares their unique perspectives on the importance of heritage, the influence of family and traditions, and the ongoing challenges Native Americans face...

Families Treating Families: Mother-Daughter Duo Caring for Baton Rouge’s Children

For Michelle Flechas, MD, and her daughter, Meaghan Smith, MD, medicine is more than a profession – it's a family tradition. Practicing medicine together at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Pediatrics at Perkins, this mother-daughter duo is building...

Edward Cole

St. Dominic’s Cancer Center courier Edward Cole is known affectionately as “Mr. Mighty Fine” among his family, friends and colleagues because his answer to the question “How are you?” is always, “Mighty fine.”  His journey with St. Dominic’s began when he was a...