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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...
Move Over, Obesity
We believe we can change the future of Louisiana through coordinated care among parents, providers and kids. The United States is facing a major public health crisis—an...
Moody Teen? Or a Cause For Concern?
Learn what’s normal and what’s not with your adolescent’s mood swings. From the preteen beginnings of puberty to high school acting out, most adolescents experience...
Well Woman Exam Uncovered Cervical Cancer
Although a Pap smear is no one’s idea of a good time, women who make it part of their annual routine can keep themselves healthier longer, and cervical cancer can be...
Know Your ENTs
Ear, nose and throat specialists can help your child with everything from ear infections to snoring. You’ve more than likely taken your child to the doctor at least...
Make Antibiotics Work For (Not Against) Your Kids
Antibiotics are a powerful tool for fighting infection in adults and children, but thinking you or your child needs an antibiotic to knock out every infection isn’t...
Men in High-stress Jobs Need to Pay Attention to Heart Health
It wouldn’t be a spoiler to tell you that in the very first episode of the HBO series Succession, the CEO of a major media corporation suffers a serious health scare...