Body Articles

The Meaning of Cancer Survivorship at St. Dominic

Cancer survivorship doesn’t begin when the last treatment ends. It begins the moment a person hears the words, “You have cancer.” That’s the philosophy guiding oncology survivorship navigator Jimmie Wells, MSN, RN, OCN, and her work at St. Dominic Hospital. Cancer...

Healing with Heart: Changing the Game in Cardiac Surgery Care 

When Katina Nelson woke up with chest pain that startled her from sleep, she didn’t immediately panic.   “I kind of ignored the symptoms,” she admits. But by the next evening, the pain returned, tingling and insistent. With her healthcare background as a nurse with...

Geaux Get Healthy Brings Healthy Habits and Lasting Change to Baton Rouge Community 

When Addie Hester, a retired educator and proud Baton Rouge grandmother, first stumbled upon the Geaux Get Healthy Clinical Program at Our Lady of the Lake, she wasn’t looking for a miracle. She was looking for something practical. Something local. Something that...

ParentingU: Watch the Water to Keep Kids Safe This Summer

When summer heats up, pools, lakes and splash pads offer families the perfect way to cool down. But they can also pose a serious risk. “Drowning is actually the number one cause of death for kids ages one to four,” says Kristen Sandoz, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady...