Team Member Spotlights Articles

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month 2024

In honor of Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024, we are recognizing and celebrating the contributions and achievements of several team members from across our health system. These team members come from diverse backgrounds and serve in various roles, and...

Inspired by Compassion: A Living Kidney Donation

Remarkable stories of resilience and healing happen every day at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, but an extraordinary gift of love from an exceptional team member has changed one patient’s life forever. Earlier this year Lauren, 17, received a kidney from...

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...

Brad Rodrigue, MD

Brad Rodrigue, MD

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Brad Rodrigue, MD, has served in our ministry for 15 years. “I chose to work at Our Lady of the Lake because of my love for Louisiana, LSU...

Kenisha Williamson

Kenisha Williamson

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Kenisha Williamson originally chose to work at St. Dominic’s thanks to her grandmother who worked here for 35 years. “I choose to stay...

Jennifer Navarre, NP

Jennifer Navarre, NP

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Jennifer Navarre began her healthcare career with Our Lady of Lourdes 40 years ago. “I chose to work for Our Lady of Lourdes because it is...

April Worley

April Worley

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Physician office supervisor April Worley believes that the St. Francis Medical Group is a special place to work because everyone functions...

Henrietta Colbert

Henrietta Colbert

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After 50 years of service at Our Lady of the Lake, Henrietta Colbert’s favorite part of her job is still the compassionate people and...

Geaux Hero: David Van De Car, DO, Brings the Same Care to Heart Patients as He Did for Army Soldiers

Geaux Hero: David Van De Car, DO, Brings the Same Care to Heart Patients as He Did for Army Soldiers

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It’s said that the military gives you training that stays with you the rest of your life. For David Van De Car, DO, an interventional...

Janie Lepine, BSN, RN, CNOR

Janie Lepine, BSN, RN, CNOR

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For Janie Lepine, BSN, RN, CNOR, her 45-year career at Our Lady of the Lake extends a family legacy dating back to her mother. As a young...

Kathy Belt

Kathy Belt

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Kathy Belt started her career at St. Francis Medical Center 45 years ago because she enjoyed helping people. Today, her passion for others...

Ellen King, RN

Ellen King, RN

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For Ellen King, RN, St. Dominic Hospital has been a second home. She feels blessed to have worked there for 40 years. A lot has changed at...

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