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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...
A Professional Home at Our Lady of the Lake
In 1980, Alison Walker joined Our Lady of the Lake during a transformational time, just after the hospital had moved from its downtown location. Although she didn’t...
Ralph Serpas Celebrates 15 Years of Service with Our Lady of the Angels
Serving a Close-knit Community Ralph Serpas began his journey with our ministry serving as the director of the pediatric intensive care unit at Our Lady of the Lake...
12 Ideas for Thoughtful Gifting
No matter when you start holiday shopping, use our guide to thoughtful and developmentally appropriate presents to ensure this season is filled with love and laughter....
5 Ways to Eat Healthy and Still Enjoy Holiday Dishes
As joyous as the holiday season can be, it also brings a variety of stressors and anxieties for many of us. If you are trying to watch what you eat, the family...