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Bariatric Surgery: A Guide to Preparing for the Weight Loss Procedure

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 adults are overweight and about 1 in 11 are struggling with severe obesity. For people who have tried a variety of weight loss and dieting tactics to no avail, or people who suffer from chronic conditions...

Protecting Kids’ Health with Vaccines

The return to the school routine has kids' immune systems fighting off RSV, flu and COVID-19. Kali Broussard, MD, pediatrician and pediatric infectious diseases specialist with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, shares how parents can make the best decisions for...

40 Years of Miracles: Celebrating Our NICU’s Legacy

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Acadiana’s only Level III Surgical NICU, has provided exceptional care since 1983. When a newborn needs round-the-clock specialized care to start life off on the right...

Breast Density: Know Your Body and Your Breast Cancer Risk

Knowing whether you have dense breasts can help you better understand your risk of breast cancer. New rules from the Food and Drug Administration empower women to make informed decisions about breast health by requiring mammography facilities to notify patients about...