Team Member Spotlights Articles

Ramona Parker, LPN

Licensed practical nurse Ramona Parker’s journey with Our Lady of Lourdes Health began when she was still in high school.  Enrolled in a career center class, she worked at Our Lady of Lourdes part time, and it didn’t take long for her to know she had found her...

Stella Lasalle

For 45 years, Stella Lasalle has been a cherished part of Our Lady of Lourdes. Across her career she has witnessed the evolution of the hospital and the lives of those she has touched. Starting her journey at just 17 years old, Stella’s story is one of dedication,...

Charlene Martin

Charlene Martin’s connection to Our Lady of Lourdes Health started long before she became an employee.  As a child, Charlene was often hospitalized, and the exceptional care she received left a lasting impact.  “I remember telling my mom that someday I would like to...

Local mom triumphs over breast cancer after comprehensive treatments at St. Francis locations in Northeast Louisiana

Joanna Allen first felt something amiss with her body in July 2022 while applying lotion to a rash. There was a mass, which Joanna says felt like “a small, squishy grape,” on the side of her right breast. Within a few weeks, Joanna was undergoing a comprehensive...