Team Member Spotlights Articles

More Than a Hospital: Faith, Compassion and Community

At St. Dominic Health, the mission goes far beyond providing excellent medical care — it’s about serving with faith, compassion, and a deep commitment to the community. LeeAnn Prisk, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, director of professional practice and research, has seen firsthand...

Geaux Hero: How Listening to His Body Saved Jim’s Life

At 59, Jim Teague, BS, SBB (ASCP), was healthy, active and had no reason to expect a heart attack. As senior director of core laboratory and blood services at Our Lady of the Lake Health, Jim has spent more than a decade ensuring patients get fast, accurate test...

Tippy Ventress

Tippy Ventress, MSN, RN, serves as director of nursing at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Throughout her 28 years with our ministry, she has witnessed the profound impact that compassionate care has on patients and families. “My varied roles in my career —...

Jacquelyn Taylor

Jacquelyn Taylor’s role as an orthopedic/pain management LPN at Our Lady of the Angels involves providing compassionate care to patients undergoing orthopedic treatments and managing pain, ensuring they receive the best possible outcomes. Inspiration Rooted in Love...

a journey to patient-centered care

a journey to patient-centered care

Team Member Spotlights

Courtney, LPN, knows firsthand how a supportive environment can transform patient care. From day one at Our Lady of Lourdes Health,...

From Patient Attendant to VP: 27 Years of Leading with Compassion

From Patient Attendant to VP: 27 Years of Leading with Compassion

Team Member Spotlights

Jason Rogers, MSN, RN, never set out to lead; in fact, he almost turned down his first leadership role in nursing — yet today, he’s...

Honoring Heritage: Stories from Native American Team Members

Honoring Heritage: Stories from Native American Team Members

About Us, Team Member Spotlights

This Native American Heritage Month, we’re proud to feature stories from three dedicated team members. Each shares their unique...

Families Treating Families: Mother-Daughter Duo Caring for Baton Rouge’s Children

Families Treating Families: Mother-Daughter Duo Caring for Baton Rouge’s Children

Children's Health, Team Member Spotlights

For Michelle Flechas, MD, and her daughter, Meaghan Smith, MD, medicine is more than a profession – it's a family tradition. Practicing...

Edward Cole

Edward Cole

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St. Dominic’s Cancer Center courier Edward Cole is known affectionately as “Mr. Mighty Fine” among his family, friends and colleagues...

Ramona Parker, LPN

Ramona Parker, LPN

Team Member Spotlights

Licensed practical nurse Ramona Parker’s journey with Our Lady of Lourdes Health began when she was still in high school. Enrolled in a...

Stella Lasalle

Stella Lasalle

Team Member Spotlights

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...

Charlene Martin

Charlene Martin

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Charlene Martin’s connection to Our Lady of Lourdes Health started long before she became an employee. As a child, Charlene was often...

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

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

Team Member Spotlights

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...

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