Children’s Health Articles

From Fragile Beginnings to Thriving Futures: Catching Up with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital’s First Patients

Five years later, we catch up with three of Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital’s first patients — stories of resilience, growth and hope.

Measles on the Rise: What Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Kids

Measles is a disease many thought was gone for good, but cases are climbing. Highly contagious and potentially severe, measles can spread quickly through communities, especially where vaccination rates are low.  In this ParentingU ExtraCredit, Kali Broussard, MD,...

Catching Up on Kids’ Vaccines to Avoid Measles Surge

Learn why keeping your child up-to-date with their vaccines is crucial to their health.

Expect Excellence from the Very Beginning

Bringing a baby into the world is one of life’s most joyful moments — but when complications arise, having expert care close to home makes all the difference. At St. Francis Health, families in Northeast Louisiana can expect the highest level of care for both moms and...