Body Articles

A Stroke at 18: How Quick Action Saved Katie’s Life

At 18 years old, Katie Arrington was like any other freshman at Mississippi State University — excited for the future, balancing classes and new experiences, and spending as much time as possible outdoors doing what she loved. A passionate bowhunter and artist from...

Breaux Bridge Mom Survives Stroke at Age 31

Megan Claire McCarty always took pride in living a healthy lifestyle. She worked out three to five times per week for more than a decade. She ate clean and avoided alcohol and smoking. After the birth of her daughter, now 5, she was right back into her fitness routine...

Hope, Healing and Excellence in Cancer Surgery

In the world of cancer care, surgery can be one of the most hopeful turning points for a patient. It’s where compassion and clinical excellence meet.  That’s the perspective shared by surgical oncologists John Lyons III, MD, FACS, and Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO, FACS,...

Geaux Hero: Oncologist Greg Bizette’s Story of Stroke Survival

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...