Team Member Spotlights Articles

people inspired: from student nurse to bedside RN

For more than two years, Natalie Sims, RN, has been an essential part of the inpatient surgical services team at St. Francis Medical Center, where she provides compassionate care to patients during their recovery journey. discovering St. Francis Health From her days...

Geaux Hero: Critical Care Doctor Reflects on Challenges of Pandemic and Treating the Sickest Patients

Many of us often wonder how we might react in an emergency: Would we panic or freeze up, unable to make a move? Or would we rush in to help where needed? Cody Ford, MD, an intensivist in critical care at Our Lady of the Lake Health, falls into the latter group — but...

Paving the Way for Inclusivity and Access: Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future

Since joining our ministry as director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in November 2022, Asha Johnson has been instrumental in shaping the narrative of inclusivity and access within our health system. Her dedication extends beyond her professional commitment and...

Voices of Inclusivity at Our Lady of the Lake Health

At Our Lady of the Lake Health, efforts to promote efficient and inclusive care continue to be elevated through our nurse-led Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council. The council began in 1990 as a board committee and was reestablished in 2016.Creating a culture of...