Aug 20, 2024 | Mental Health
The drive for success often means juggling high-stakes decisions, long hours and constant pressure. Yet, in the pursuit of excellence, many leaders may find themselves becoming victims of their own success. Curtis Chastain, MD, director of Our Lady of the Lake...
Jul 20, 2024 | Cancer, Patient Stories
Shelby Graciana had spent her whole life as a successful athlete. From the time she was a teen, Graciana was a star on the tennis court, at one point ranking as the top tennis player in Louisiana. More recently, Graciana has worked as a tennis coach in South...
Jun 24, 2024 | Primary Care
We know that men sometimes avoid going to the doctor — often until it’s too late. But starting a relationship with a primary care provider now can set you up for a lifetime of good health. That relationship is also the key to getting the right health screenings at the...
Jun 19, 2024 | Body, Research
You might not know what sepsis is, but its impact is incredibly deadly. One in three patients who die in a hospital bed had sepsis during their hospitalization, and it’s the leading reason why a patient is admitted to the hospital or readmitted due to complications...
Jun 19, 2024 | Body, Research
Going to the emergency room can be a stressful experience. There are a lot of unknowns, such as how long the wait might be or figuring out what’s really making you feel bad. For Terri White, going to the emergency room at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center...
