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Supporting Children Through Grief
Grief is a deeply personal journey, and it’s one many children must face. The impact of childhood grief in our region is staggering. In Mississippi, 1 in 8 children...
This or That: Tailgate Edition — Hydration Tips for Game Day
Nothing beats the excitement of game day. Tailgating is a year-round way of life in the South, but with hours spent under the sun and a drink or two in hand, staying...
A Comprehensive Approach to Navigating Lung Cancer
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., making early detection crucial for effective treatment and improved survival rates. The most...
Honoring Heritage: Stories from Native American Team Members
This Native American Heritage Month, we’re proud to feature stories from three dedicated team members. Each shares their unique perspectives on the importance of...
Geaux Hero: Maverick’s Exceptionally Specialized Pediatric Care
When Amelia and Casey Green welcomed their son Maverick to the world in January 2022, they were ready to bring home a healthy baby boy. But his arrival marked the...
Studying the Health of Student-Athletes to Improve the Health of All
How does the physical and mental health of LSU student-athletes evolve when their playing careers are over? And how could that information benefit the health of not...
Families Treating Families: Mother-Daughter Duo Caring for Baton Rouge’s Children
For Michelle Flechas, MD, and her daughter, Meaghan Smith, MD, medicine is more than a profession – it's a family tradition. Practicing medicine together at Our Lady of...
How a CT Scan Saved Henry Chase from Lung Cancer
Henry Chase was used to joining his wife, Judith, who has emphysema, for checkups with her pulmonologist, James L. Vermaelen, MD. As they were leaving one of those...
Assessing Your Risk for Lung Cancer
Learn from the experts about how to understand your risk for lung cancer.
Advanced Lung Cancer Technology Saves Lives
Learn about how the latest technologies are improving how lung cancer is treated.
Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Why Pregnant Moms and High-Risk Groups Need the RSV Vaccine
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is more than just a common respiratory infection. For certain populations — infants, expecting moms, the elderly and others with...
Edward Cole
St. Dominic’s Cancer Center courier Edward Cole is known affectionately as “Mr. Mighty Fine” among his family, friends and colleagues because his answer to the question...