Ranada Johnson, MD

Ranada Johnson, MD

“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” This quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a favorite of Ranada Johnson, MD, who has been a hospital medicine physician...
Navigating Childhood Hormonal Disorders

Navigating Childhood Hormonal Disorders

Childhood growth and development can be complicated, but specialized care helps families manage any issues that may arise. Manish Raisingani, MD, pediatric endocrinologist with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, shares more about how he helps Louisiana kids get...
Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Weather

Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Weather

Winter weather shows up so infrequently in the South that it may be hard to remember what steps to take to prepare. Freezing temperatures, slippery roads and carbon monoxide poisoning are just a few of the potential dangers to avoid. Dr. Mark Laperouse, medical...
Keeping the Happy in Happy Birthday in the Hospital

Keeping the Happy in Happy Birthday in the Hospital

While no one wants to be in the hospital for their birthday or the holidays, one young patient said he had his “best birthday ever” when he was staying at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital during his fifth birthday this year. Corbin had a stomach bug that...
Jason Peary Bridges, MD

Jason Peary Bridges, MD

It wasn’t a surprise to his family when Jason Peary Bridges, MD, decided to become a physician. His grandfather was one of the first Black doctors in Mississippi. His mother is also a doctor, and so is her brother. His father’s brother is also a doctor, which is how...