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Keeping Kids Safe Through the Summer Months
School’s out for the summer, so safety considerations shift as kids spend more time at home, on their wheels and near the water. Read on for safety tips to make...
Swimsuit Shopping and Other Water Safety Tips
Vibrant colors make your kids easier to spot in a crowd—and under water, too. Dressing your kids in bright, standout colors is a given when planning their outfits for...
8 Questions Our Men’s Health Physicians Hear Most from Guys
“Anything else you’d like to talk about?” It’s a prompt you might often get from your doctor when wrapping up a routine visit. And it’s usually the best opportunity to...
Take the Water Watcher Pledge
Water safety is on everyone's mind this time of year. As the temperature rises, many kids want to cool off in pools, lakes, beaches and oceans this summer. But swimming...
Why Do People Use Sleep Aids?
Adults, ages 18-60, should get at least seven hours of sleep per night, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most adults get less. While many...
Bogalusa Nurses Bring Positive Spirit and Personal Care to Our Lady of the Angels Patients
When William Barse needed a major gastrointestinal surgery at Our Lady of the Angels last year, he was understandably apprehensive. He knew he would be in the hospital...
Carmelaana Lim, RN
Carmelaana Lim, RN, immigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines when she was 13. She maintains her connection to her heritage raising her family in Baton Rouge and...
Tri Nguyen, BS, RRT
Tri Nguyen, BS, RRT, was born in Vietnam and lived in New Orleans most of his life. Now working in the respiratory department at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical...
Anxiety and You
We all feel anxious from time to time. But for some people, it can be difficult to manage that anxiety without professional help. It can even be difficult for people...
No Complaints: Keeping a Positive Attitude After 30+ Surgeries
From Garth Brooks concerts to Gatlinburg trips, 10-year-old Hattie leads an exceptional life. Diagnosed in utero with spina bifida, Hattie has experienced more than 30...
Autoimmune Diseases and Women
Autoimmune diseases affect people’s immune systems. These conditions cause immune systems to attack their own healthy cells by mistake. Autoimmune diseases can affect...
Hyperthyroidism in Teens
Does your teen seem moody, restless, anxious, have difficulty concentrating, have trouble sleeping or appear uncharacteristically hyperactive? These traits typically...