Team Member Spotlights Articles

Daughter’s Quick Thinking Leads to Father’s Stroke Recovery

Picture a typical Sunday morning in December. A dad is making breakfast for his daughters before his youngest’s final “Mississippi Ballet Nutcracker” performance. For Ryan McBride, 46, this normal morning routine ended with a medical emergency. Thanks to his...

‘The Best Possible Care’: Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, Talks Complex Esophageal and Thoracic Surgeries

A former collegiate and semi-professional soccer player, Nicholas (Nick) LeBlanc, MD, always had an appreciation for the impressive capabilities of the human body. “Early on, I knew I wanted to devote myself to learning about it and using that knowledge to help...

Geaux Hero: Our Lady of the Lake Heart Doctor Treats LSU Softball Player for Rare Condition

Sierra Daniel started her career on the LSU Softball team with a trip to the hospital to treat a rare heart condition. That’s not how any student athlete wants to begin their first season. But for Sierra, it was a quick fix that got her back in the infield in no time...

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...