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Winter Wonders: Coats Off for Car Seat Safety
As temps fall, we all experience the instinct to bundle up. Not so fast for our littlest passengers. Rachel Dewey, DO, family medicine physician with Our Lady of the...
Sudden Wrist Pain? Might Be Smartphone Tendonitis
More than 6.4 billion people throughout the world own smartphones, making it easy to stay connected. While there are many benefits to smartphone use, it can also pose...
Carson’s Journey with Child Life Services
In the heart of every child beats a rhythm of dreams, laughter and boundless curiosity. For 8-year-old Carson Fremin and his family, life took a sudden, terrifying turn...
Brightening Futures One Smile at a Time: Ms. Gwen’s Experience with St. Bernadette Community Clinic
Lafayette native Gwendolyn Marie Dunbar, affectionately known as Ms. Gwen, experienced transformative care from St. Bernadette Community Clinic, an outreach ministry...
Geaux Hero: Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital Helps Two-Year-Old Breathe Easy with Reconstructed Airway
Respiratory issues due to COVID-19 and RSV are a top concern for parents and pediatric doctors. For two-and-a-half-year-old Carter Parker, the side effects of those...
Innovative COPD Procedure Helps Our Lady of the Lake Patient Breathe Easier
Vicario Fletcher was having trouble breathing. At night, she would get winded just walking from her bed to the bathroom. She thought maybe it was her heart medication...
Geaux Hero: LSU Football Star Greg Brooks Jr. Gets Expert Care for Rare Brain Cancer from Our Lady of the Lake
Dizziness and vertigo were the first signs that something was wrong for Greg Brooks Jr., a senior safety for the LSU Football team. Greg was on his way to being a big...
LSU Coach Kim Mulkey Avoided Serious Heart Problems with the Help of Our Lady of the Lake Health
In May 2023, Coach Kim Mulkey was riding high after an incredible NCAA championship for the LSU Women’s Basketball team. But a hidden heart condition could have...
Boost Your Immune System This Flu Season
As the seasons change and we look for cooler weather, it's essential to arm ourselves against the flu and its unwelcome companions. The key to navigating this season...
A Living Legacy at Our Lady of the Lake
From nursing school through now serving as senior director of regulatory management, Phyllis Simmons, BSN, RN, has dedicated her career to Our Lady of the Lake...
The Father of Graduate Medical Education at Our Lady of the Lake
Education is a way of life at Our Lady of the Lake Health, and we have a robust graduate medical education program to train the next generation of physicians. John...
Our Lady of the Lake’s Growth Through a Sister’s Eyes
Sister Helen Cahill, FMOL, has been part of our ministry for more than 50 years. As you can tell from her family name, she emigrated from County Cork, Ireland, to the...