Vaping – Not as Harmless as It Seems

Vaping – Not as Harmless as It Seems

Aug 1, 2025 | Body

It might seem harmless — no smoke, no smell — but vaping can cause serious damage, especially to young lungs.   Even more troubling, its addictive nature and sweet flavors are pulling in users who might never have touched a cigarette.  Vaping devices, including...
Babies Don’t Come With Instruction Manuals

Babies Don’t Come With Instruction Manuals

Jul 14, 2025 | Children's Health

If you’re expecting a baby — or recently brought one home — you’ve likely had a moment (or several) of wondering, “Am I doing this right?” You’re not alone.  “Babies don’t come with an instruction manual,” says Meaghan Flechas Smith, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of...
A Pandemic Remembered: Stories from the Front Line

A Pandemic Remembered: Stories from the Front Line

Jun 23, 2025 | Mission

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped healthcare in ways that continue to echo today—but within the walls of Our Lady of the Lake, it also revealed something more enduring: resilience.   Catherine O’Neal, MD, chief academic officer for Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady...
Esophageal Cancer: What You Need to Know

Esophageal Cancer: What You Need to Know

Jun 11, 2025 | Cancer

Esophageal cancer is a serious and often silent disease, but with awareness and early action, outcomes can improve. Nicholas LeBlanc, MD, a thoracic surgeon with Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, recently shared his expertise on this complex and often silent...