Sep 16, 2025 | Patient Stories
What began as a mild fever and cough quickly spiraled into a life-or-death emergency for 3-year-old Landon. Within just 36 hours of being diagnosed with the flu, he was on life support. When Prairieville mom Crystal Sawyer took her son to the doctor on December 13,...
Nov 26, 2024 | Body, College Health
When you live in close quarters — often the case during college days — sharing spaces with friends, classmates and neighbors means sharing germs, too. A single sniffle can spread quickly. Luckily, with some proactive habits and quick reactions to early symptoms, you...
Mar 13, 2024 | Children's Health
The flu season often aligns with the school year, with cases declining after winter break and then flu activity typically ending after spring break. In a recent Medical Monday segment on WJDX, Robert Besinger, MD, St. Dominic’s pediatrician, shared his...
Jan 10, 2024 | Children's Health
Safeguarding our children’s health is a top priority, and when it comes to flu, understanding lesser-known complications and taking proactive steps to avoid them is critical. Stories of scary complications, not being able to walk after being sick with the flu, can...
