Tippy Ventress

Tippy Ventress

Tippy Ventress, MSN, RN, serves as director of nursing at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Throughout her 28 years with our ministry, she has witnessed the profound impact that compassionate care has on patients and families. “My varied roles in my career —...
Protecting the Heart While Fighting Cancer

Protecting the Heart While Fighting Cancer

When facing cancer, patients and their doctors focus on beating the disease. But what happens when the very treatments that save lives also put the heart at risk? That’s where Tara Jarreau, MD, Baton Rouge’s leading cardio-oncologist with Our Lady of the Lake Cancer...
Morgan James-Lightner

Morgan James-Lightner

As a Human Resources Business Partner at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Morgan James-Lightner partners with leaders across various departments to provide strategic human resources support. For nearly three years, she has offered collaboration and...
Zamora Anderson

Zamora Anderson

As laboratory manager at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Zamora Anderson, MT (ASCP), oversees the day-to-day operations of more than 80 team members who support the lab.   The phlebotomy and central processing labs, responsible for testing patient...
Geaux Hero: Aiden’s Incredible Comeback

Geaux Hero: Aiden’s Incredible Comeback

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,...