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Drowning Dangers for Kids
Drowning is the top cause of death for all children ages 1-4 outside of birth defects. When you increase the age range to 14 years old, it remains the second-leading...
Prevent Dehydration When Your Kid is Sick
Tummy bug got your little bug down? Gastroenteritis, also known as a “stomach bug,” causes vomiting and/or diarrhea. It is usually caused by a virus but can also be...
Talking to Children About How to Be Germ Conscious
Children are more likely to get sick and spread germs than adults because they spend so much time with other children in daycare and school. They are also usually...
Caring for NICU Babies Is More Than a Job for This Nurse, It’s Personal
Jen Arceneaux, RNC-NIC, begins each day in the Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a smile. It’s how she...
The Dangers of Self-Medicating
Mental health problems are common in the U.S., but thankfully, mental health awareness is on the rise. 52.9 million adults in America lives with a mental illness...
Monroe Patient Feels Great After 100 Pound Weight Loss
Maintaining a healthy weight is key to overall health, and it can be harder for women to shed unwanted pounds. Having a coach and support system at St. Francis...
Baton Rouge Man Thankful for Smooth Recovery After Treatment at Louisiana Cardiology Associates
Denny Erwin has always led a busy life. In addition to serving as billing manager for Louisiana Cardiology Associates, a part of Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group in...
St. Francis Care Team Brings Peace of Mind to North Louisiana Patients and Families
It’s a stressful situation when Kathy Bryan has to bring her 85-year-old mother to St. Francis Medical Center as she deals with health issues including pain and...
A Good Night’s Sleep the Remedy for Many Men’s Health Problems
Are you getting a good night’s sleep? Most of us struggle to achieve those seven-plus hours recommended for adults by most sleep researchers. In fact, the Centers for...
Infected or Healing? Learn the Signs of Infection.
Minor cuts and scrapes happen on accident all the time. For the most part, cleaning the wound and applying a bandage is enough to have it healing up in no time. But it...
How to Protect Your Skin this Summer
The days are getting warmer, the sun is shining and we’re all spending more time outside with our families and loved ones. May ushers in Melanoma and Skin Cancer...
Women’s Health: Take Care of Yourself
Self care is more than a hashtag. Women’s bodies have unique health needs. Certain habits can improve and maintain health and well-being. May S. Thomassee, MD,...