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...

Coming Full Circle: Chief Resident to Chief Medical Officer

As the first resident to start and graduate from the LSU Rural Family Medicine Program at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, Brian Galofaro, MD, was also the program’s first chief resident and is now the hospital’s chief medical officer. The residency program began in...

Celebrating Women’s History Month 2024

March marks the celebration of Women’s History Month, a time to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of women throughout history. This year’s national theme, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion,” resonates deeply within our...