Sep 19, 2023 | Children's Health
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Acadiana’s only Level III Surgical NICU, has provided exceptional care since 1983. When a newborn needs round-the-clock specialized care to start life off on the right...
Sep 6, 2023 | Patient Stories
It was supposed to be a celebratory day. Sadie Soileau, just 9 years old, was riding home from her sister’s graduation at McNeese State University in Lake Charles in 2021. The family lived about an hour and a half away in the small town of Ville Platte. On the car...
Sep 1, 2023 | Team Member Spotlights
In the dimly lit halls of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, the soft hum of machines mingles with the hushed whispers of parents and the efficient sounds of the NICU team. Hope Keller, BSN, RN, serves...
Aug 2, 2023 | Children's Health
Parents prioritize the health and well-being of their children, and one important way to do that is through regular immunizations. Vaccines are powerful tools to shield our little ones from serious illness and allow them to lead healthier lives. Donna Zappi Fox, MD,...
Jul 26, 2023 | Children's Health
Kids can get sick anytime, including outside of business hours. Brian Bailey, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, shares what parents should consider when trying to decide where to go to receive the right care. Conditions that Can Wait Fever...