May 6, 2022 | Patient Stories
From Garth Brooks concerts to Gatlinburg trips, 10-year-old Hattie leads an exceptional life. Diagnosed in utero with spina bifida, Hattie has experienced more than 30 surgeries since she was born. The most recent was in November 2021 when Hattie had spinal fusion...
Feb 23, 2022 | Patient Stories
A six-year-old ball of energy, Ali’s light shines wherever he goes. Ali gets a little extra support for his development at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Children’s Developmental Center at McMains. Ali and his twin, Jax, were born prematurely. Sadly, Jax...
Feb 14, 2022 | Children's Health
Keep the rhythm of their active hearts beating and consider a heart screening as part of young athletes’ annual clearance for competition. Albert Gutierrez, MD, pediatric cardiologist in Lafayette with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, helps us...
Feb 11, 2022 | Patient Stories
At only 9 years old, Vaundy Clarke has overcome a variety of health challenges—including a congenital heart defect, bacterial overgrowth syndrome and problems with her immune system—to lead a healthy and active life. Clarke’s family found out about her congenital...
Dec 20, 2021 | Patient Stories
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...
