Team Member Spotlights Articles

A Calling to Serve

When Emanuel Godfrey, RT, first walked through the doors of St. Dominic Hospital in 2002, he was looking for a job. What he found was his calling. “When I got here and during my interview, a Sister came on the intercom and said a prayer,” Emanuel recalls. “And I knew...
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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...
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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...
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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 —...
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