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Five Tips to Eat Healthy and Seasonal During National Nutrition Month
It’s kind of perfect timing. National Nutrition Month falls in March, when we’re all likely starting to veer away from our New Year’s resolutions and need a good jolt...
Women at the Helm of Healthcare: A Tradition of Providing Healing and Hope for Our Communities
Our Sisters were unquestionably pioneers—women, founding a healthcare system in the deep South—proving beyond doubt that women can be exceptional leaders.Our health...
Making History with Louisiana’s First Non-invasive Pediatric Spinal Surgery
On February 22, 2022, 14-year-old Emily made history that had nothing to do with the repeating twos in the date. On that Tuesday, she became the first patient in...
From Race-Day Training to Competitive Sports for Kids: Remember to Keep It Fun
Regular exercise is great for kids of all ages, but the most important thing is to keep the experience full of joy. Kyle Pontiff, MD, sports medicine physician with Our...
How Healthy Kidneys Help You Stay Well
Your kidneys are two fist-sized organs that sit just underneath your ribcage on either side of your spine. They work to filter out waste and keep the water, salts and...
Avoiding Little League Elbow—An Injury Not Limited to Baseball
As the weather warms and baseball families head back to the diamond, young athletes–especially pitchers–are at risk of injuring their throwing elbow. Physical therapist...
Test Your Knowledge With Our Colon Cancer Quiz
Take a few moments to find out how much you know about colon cancer and how it affect people.
Lenten Spiritual Disciplines for Health and Wellness
The season of Lent is a journey within the Christian calendar, the 40 days plus six Sundays leading up to Easter. That liturgical season is primarily focused on the...
When It Comes to Caring for Kids and Families, We Thought of Everything
We designed the new Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital from the ground up with kids and families in mind so we can provide them exceptional care that caters to...
We’re In It to End It
The COVID-19 outbreak hasn’t been easy, but our teams across Louisiana have pressed on with resilience. No one expected a worldwide pandemic when 2020 began, but the...
Shining His Light to Honor His Twin’s Memory
A six-year-old ball of energy, Ali’s light shines wherever he goes. Ali gets a little extra support for his development at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health...
Child Safety Checklist
Thousands of children die annually from preventable causes. Learn what you can do to keep your child safe. Children are curious and full of energy—and love exploring...