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...
Jan 3, 2025 | Team Member Spotlights
Avignon Dumas, LPN, has been part of the team at Our Lady of the Lake Health for more than 15 years, starting as a medical assistant and now working as a licensed practical nurse. Her career path has been a testament to the health system’s supportive culture, which...
Jan 2, 2025 | Cancer, Patient Stories
In 2021, severe stomach pains sent Geralynn Brown to the hospital, where she received life-altering news: stage 4 cervical cancer. In a matter of days, her life transformed from long work hours to a grueling regimen of radiation and chemotherapy. Geralynn underwent...
