Apr 17, 2025 | Patient Stories
Zachary Dugruise has been part of the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health family since he was a baby, after being diagnosed with a cleft lip and palate. What began as a referral for specialized care turned into a long-term relationship with a multidisciplinary team...
Apr 14, 2025 | Children's Health, Patient Stories
Just over five years ago, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital opened the doors of our new building, welcoming patients and families into a place of healing and hope. To continue celebrating the hospital’s fifth birthday this year, we’re catching up with three of...
Apr 1, 2025 | Cancer, Patient Stories
In some ways, Alison Teal wasn’t shocked when she learned she had Stage 3 rectal cancer in the summer of 2022. Both of Teal’s parents, as well as two brothers, had gone through their own bouts with various forms of the disease. Teal always had a nagging feeling she...
Mar 28, 2025 | Cancer, Patient Stories
For Kendall Stephens, Spanish Town isn’t just a parade — it’s family. The pink flamingo-filled streets, the quirky, beloved Mardi Gras parade and the tight-knit community that rallies around one another became her lifeline when she needed it most. When Kendall was...
Mar 28, 2025 | Body, Research
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can escalate rapidly, making early detection and swift treatment essential. Thanks to the groundbreaking IntelliSep diagnostic tool developed at Our Lady of the Lake Health and implemented across our health system, Sepsis...
