Apr 21, 2025 | Neuroscience, Patient Stories
At 86, Coach Lou St. Amant still throws out the first pitch, still shows up for daily Mass and still inspires everyone who knows him. But just a few months ago, he suffered a stroke following a cardiac procedure which could have benched him for good. Thanks to quick...
Feb 11, 2025 | Eating Well, Neuroscience
Health advice seems to evolve daily, but one topic is steadfast: our diet has huge impacts on our overall well-being, including our brain health. Jason Maljaars, MD, neurologist with St. Francis Health and medical director of the St. Francis Stroke Program, discusses...
Sep 18, 2024 | Team Member Spotlights
For Ariane “Dior” Tero, CNA, compassion isn’t just part of the job — it’s the heart of everything she does. Whether she’s offering a comforting word, playing a patient’s favorite song or praying with them through tough moments, Dior goes beyond routine care to make...
Oct 6, 2023 | Patient Stories
Being able to access exceptional healthcare close to home is important for Elliana, a 5-year-old Kindergartener in Lafayette who’s been through a lot in her young life. At her 20-week anatomy scan, Jessica Cavalier learned that Elliana had spina bifida, a complex...
Jun 15, 2023 | Patient Stories
As a drummer, Lafayette native Steve Dugas traveled across the South with acts like Sonny Landreth, Bobby Kimball, Julius Farmer and Willie Tee. Now 72, Dugas’ touring days are behind him, but he keeps a drum kit at home and plays for his own enjoyment. When he wasn’t...
