Winter Wonders: Coats Off for Car Seat Safety

Winter Wonders: Coats Off for Car Seat Safety

As temps fall, we all experience the instinct to bundle up. Not so fast for our littlest passengers. Rachel Dewey, DO, family medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, shares why parents should remember to remove children’s coats before buckling...
Helping Kids Feel Empowered at the Doctor’s Office

Helping Kids Feel Empowered at the Doctor’s Office

As your child grows up, they gain more independence and autonomy in every aspect of their life, including healthcare.  As they enter adolescence, it’s natural for them to want more privacy during their medical appointments. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and internal...
Healthier Screen Time Habits

Healthier Screen Time Habits

In today’s digital age screens are an integral part of daily life for many teens and tweens through technology in school, social media use and other apps on smart phones. While screen time has value in education, connection and entertainment, excessive screen time can...
Talking About Lent with Kids

Talking About Lent with Kids

In Louisiana our kids get school breaks for Mardi Gras and Easter, but they may not understand the Lenten season between those two holidays or Ash Wednesday that begins the season.  As a Catholic health system, we know Lent is about so much more. Sharing the Lenten...