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Take Control: Tips to Prevent and Manage Diabetes

In Louisiana, diabetes is a serious health concern, with approximately 486,600 adults — 13.8% of the population — living with the condition, according to the American Diabetes Association. As numbers rise, early prevention and effective management become increasingly...

Keeping Little Kids Safe at the Holiday Table

The holidays bring delicious meals, laughter and memories with loved ones. But with all that excitement come a few hidden risks — especially for your littlest ones.  Whether it’s well-meaning family members offering food or kids running around during dinnertime, it’s...

Finding Strength Together: How Camp Bluebird Uplifts Cancer Survivors

For cancer survivors like Betty Johnson, Camp Bluebird is more than just a retreat — it is a lifeline, a source of healing and a place of lasting connections.  Twice each year, campers gather to share stories, celebrate victories and find hope together in an...

Geaux Hero: Tina Labatut Overcoming Breast Cancer with Strength and Grace

Tina Labatut, RN, BSN, OCN, began her journey with breast cancer just before Christmas 2022. As the director of operations for Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group at LSU Health, overseeing multiple clinics and departments, Tina’s schedule was already demanding, but...