Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy

Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy

Pregnancy-related strokes are among the most common causes of serious, long-term disability after pregnancy. Fortunately, they are rare, happening in only about one to two in 10,000 pregnancies. Allahyar Jazayeri, MD, PhD, maternal-fetal medicine specialist with Our...
Compassion in Action: Volunteer Brings Joy, Comfort and Hope

Compassion in Action: Volunteer Brings Joy, Comfort and Hope

Bringing hope to patients is a hallmark of all our volunteers whom we celebrate during National Volunteer Week and every week. Jesus “Gino” Perez, known affectionately as Mr. Gino, volunteers three times per week at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in...
Horace Benoit Jr.

Horace Benoit Jr.

Horace Benoit Jr. operating room case technician at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, never thought he would work for 55 years but is happy to be celebrating another milestone anniversary.  In the Beginning Benoit’s first day of work was at the original Our...
Pauline Breaux, RN, BSN

Pauline Breaux, RN, BSN

Growing up with six brothers and three sisters, Pauline Breaux, RN, BSN, is no stranger to supporting and caring for others. It is no surprise that she has found joy working in healthcare for the past four decades.   No Regrets  Forty years ago, when her neighbor...