Feb 4, 2025 | Patient Stories
Some heroes wear capes. Others, like 13-year-old Aiden East, wear determination like armor and fight their way back from the unthinkable. Aiden’s story is one of resilience, faith and the unwavering love of family and friends — especially his younger brother,...
Jan 20, 2025 | Heart Health
Pulmonary hypertension is a serious but often misunderstood condition that affects the heart and lungs. Experts David Moll, MD, cardiologist, and Stephen Brierre, MD, pulmonologist and critical medicine physician, and Denzil Moraes, MD, interventional cardiologist,...
Jan 15, 2025 | Patient Stories
Amber Russell’s laughter and bubbly spirit light up every room she enters, but what truly defines her is her incredible resilience. Amber, 15, manages life with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD, which occurs in 1 in 7,500 people), a rare genetic condition that affects...
Jan 8, 2025 | Team Member Spotlights
Infection prevention isn’t just about policies and protocols — it’s about people. Karen Estela, MPH, RN, CIC, FAPIC, an infection prevention nurse at Our Lady of the Lake, makes every decision centered on ensuring patients receive the best care possible. As a valued...
Jan 7, 2025 | Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, prevention is key. Experts Tiffany Ardoin, MD, FACP, internal medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake and assistant professor of clinical medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center; Andrew Smith, MD, cardiologist, electrophysiologist...
