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Mo Al Efishat, MD, FSSO
On paper, his credentials are impressive. Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, Mo Al Efishat, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Jordan. Following...
New Moms and Babies Are Now Healthier Thanks to Rise Up at Our Lady of the Angels
In October 2023, The Advocate wrote about Rachel and Raedynn's story, and the editorial board published this editorial about the Rise Up program.When Rachel Hernandez...
Local Woman Receives Life-saving Brain Operation After St. Francis Clinician Notices New Symptoms
At St. Francis Primary Care Clinic in Calhoun, nurse practitioner Cynthia “Sam” Pippins has become like another member of Joy Dickey’s family. In recent years, Pippins...
Acadiana Businessman on the Road to Recovery After Complex Procedures at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital
When Scott LeJeune started feeling fatigued, he thought he was just pushing himself too hard. The married father of five and owner of several Acadiana grocery and...
Get Ready for Spring Activities—And All That Sun, Too
As the days warm up, our social calendars see an increase in activity, too. And most of it is outside in the much-welcomed nicer weather. Think neighborhood barbecues,...
Tips to Support Children’s Mental Health
Parents play a critical role in supporting their children’s emotional and mental development, including helping them process and cope with big feelings. This school...
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...