Team Member Spotlights Articles

Two years ago, Christine Braddy, an Information Services Support team member at Franciscan, faced a life-changing reality. On Sept.11, 2023, she stepped on the scale and saw a number she could hardly believe.  “A little less than two years ago I weighed more than I...

When you’re a first-time parent, everything feels big — the love, the fear, the responsibility, the joy. It’s a time filled with wonder, questions and a lot of “Are we doing this right?” That’s why compassionate care can make all the difference. For new parents Anna...

As a cancer doctor, Greg Bizette, MD, has spent his career helping patients face their toughest days. But just days after turning 60, he found himself on the other side of the hospital hallway, this time, as the patient. A week and a half before Dr. Bizette celebrated...

When facing an esophageal cancer diagnosis, patients deserve more than hope — they deserve state-of-the-art care, innovative treatments and a dedicated team ready to tackle even the most complex cases. Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, a thoracic surgeon with Our Lady of the Lake...