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Geaux Get Healthy Brings Healthy Habits and Lasting Change to Baton Rouge Community
When Addie Hester, a retired educator and proud Baton Rouge grandmother, first stumbled upon the Geaux Get Healthy Clinical Program at Our Lady of the Lake, she wasn’t...
A Pandemic Remembered: Stories from the Front Line
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped healthcare in ways that continue to echo today—but within the walls of Our Lady of the Lake, it also revealed something more enduring:...
ParentingU: Watch the Water to Keep Kids Safe This Summer
When summer heats up, pools, lakes and splash pads offer families the perfect way to cool down. But they can also pose a serious risk. “Drowning is actually the number...
A Legacy of Love: Mother and Daughters Care for Acadiana Families
At Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, the staff often feels like family – but for three dedicated nurses, that bond is truly in their blood. Ann...
Well Visits vs. Sick Visits: Know What to Expect
From a high fever to a routine check-up, your child’s pediatrician is your first call. But did you know there’s a difference between a well visit and a sick visit — and...
ParentingU: The Ultimate Summer Road Trip
Road trip season is here, and while the memories are priceless, the meltdowns, messes and backseat battles can feel endless. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the...
3 Ways to Help Teens Stay Safe and Grounded Over the Summer
Summer break offers teens a well-earned break from school, but with all that free time can come new challenges. Without the structure of a school day, teens may feel...
Summer Fire Safety for Families
Summer brings cookouts, campfires and family fun, but it also brings an increased risk for burns and fire-related injuries. Knowing how to prevent burns and what to do...
Reclaiming Confidence: How Chest Wall Correction Transforms Lives
For children with sunken or protruding chests, the impact of chest wall deformities reaches far beyond their physical appearance. These conditions can deeply affect...
Esophageal Cancer: What You Need to Know
Esophageal cancer is a serious and often silent disease, but with awareness and early action, outcomes can improve. Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, a thoracic surgeon with Our...
Men’s Health: Why Waiting Isn’t a Winning Strategy
When it comes to business, most men wouldn’t dream of leaving things up to chance. You’d never coast through the year without a plan, avoid financial projections or...
Understanding Measles: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Measles is making a dangerous comeback — putting unvaccinated children most at risk. On a recent episode of Medical Monday with Brian Haldane, Annie Contreras, MD,...