Help Kids Cope with Tragedy in the News

Help Kids Cope with Tragedy in the News

During and after a tragedy, our thoughts as parents turn to protecting and helping our own children process and cope with the news. At ParentingU we’re here to support parents on their journey, including when the road is rough. Here are some tips to help support you...
Women’s Health: Take Care of Yourself

Women’s Health: Take Care of Yourself

Self care is more than a hashtag. Women’s bodies have unique health needs. Certain habits can improve and maintain health and well-being.   May S. Thomassee, MD, gynecologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon with Lourdes Physician Group, shares her wellness...
Asthma or Anxiety?

Asthma or Anxiety?

The feeling of not being able to fully breathe can be a symptom of both asthma and anxiety, and it can be tricky to tell the difference between the two. Frank Courmier, MD, pulmonologist with Lourdes Physician Group Pulmonology in Lafayette, helps us untangle the...
How Being Truly Heard Can Improve Mental Health

How Being Truly Heard Can Improve Mental Health

Sharing your story, even when it’s painful or difficult, is an important step toward healing. Behavioral and mental health providers listen in ways to encourage that type of healing. Bonnie Moore, senior director of patient care for St. Dominic Hospital Behavioral...