Eating Well with Gestational Diabetes

Eating Well with Gestational Diabetes

Part of any pregnancy journey is the “orange drink test,” or a screening for gestational diabetes. This regular part of prenatal care usually happens sometime between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy, but what happens if you fail and are diagnosed with gestational...
Gilbert Fontenette, NP

Gilbert Fontenette, NP

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” The quote from the late Winston S. Churchill, renown British Prime Minister through most of the Second World War, continues to be a source of inspiration for Gilbert Fontenette,...
Helen Ajala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP, BC

Helen Ajala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP, BC

Black History Month is more than an annual commemoration. “Black History Month is a story of vibrance and perseverance. It’s about acknowledging and honoring those who paved the way for us. It’s a celebration of Black excellence,” says Helen Ajala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C,...
Julian Briggs, RN

Julian Briggs, RN

Nothing is given to you. Embrace the “I can” mentality. Work hard to earn it and let your work speak for yourself. This philosophy continues to guide Julian Briggs, RN, Cardiovascular Services vice president for Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, professionally and...