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Tips to Stay Safe in the Heat
When it’s extremely hot and humid — which, let’s be honest, feels like all the time in south Louisiana — your body’s ability to cool itself is put to the test. You may...
All the Easy Ways You Can Access Our Care
Let’s face it. Your health needs can happen at the worst times: after hours, on the weekends, when you’re on the road or just generally outside of the normal 9 to 5....
NICU Nurse Now Works Where She Was Once a Patient
In the dimly lit halls of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, the soft hum of machines mingles with the...
Investing in Louisiana’s Health: Our Lady of the Lake’s Historic Collaboration with LSU
Our Lady of the Lake Health’s groundbreaking partnership with LSU is one of the largest investments for the state’s health in Louisiana's history. Catherine O’Neal, MD,...
RSV in Infants: What You Can Do to Protect Your Baby
Infection with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is practically a rite of passage for young children. Most have been infected by age 2, according to the Centers for...
Are There Foods That Cause Cancer? Here’s What You Need to Know
Carcinogens, or substances that can cause cancer, are all around us. They’re in cigarettes and secondhand tobacco smoke, in the exhaust from diesel trucks, and in...
Strengthen Your Heart: Understanding Cardiovascular Health
Your heart works diligently to pump blood and deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Taking steps to protect your hard-working heart is key to your overall...
It Only Takes 11 Minutes of Moderate Exercise Per Day to Be Healthier
You probably already know that regular exercise is important for good health. You might have also heard that the gold standard is 150 minutes of moderate exercise per...
New Mural Brings Comfort to Patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
“Our Lady of Fatima,” a new mural inside Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital, welcomes patients and their families who use Bella’s Room, a specially designed space...
From Research to Real Life: Fast, Effective Sepsis Test Saves Lives
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, the leading cause of death in hospitals. In this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now podcast, we learn about groundbreaking...
The Power in Prevention: Why Immunizations Matter
Parents prioritize the health and well-being of their children, and one important way to do that is through regular immunizations. Vaccines are powerful tools to shield...
Where to Go for Care When Your Child is Sick or Injured
Kids can get sick anytime, including outside of business hours. Brian Bailey, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, shares what parents should...