May 2, 2025 | Patient Stories
Just before Harmoni Jones turned four years old, her preschool teacher alerted Harmoni’s mother, Deantonecia Jones, that the little girl had experienced a seizure in class. As surprising as the news was, it was just the beginning of a years-long struggle to diagnose...
Apr 29, 2025 | Patient Stories
One morning, everything changed. A young mother in Ascension Parish woke up feeling numb on one side. Within moments, she couldn’t move the entire left side of her body. Living in a two-story home, she couldn’t get downstairs. Her daughter, a junior in high school at...
Apr 23, 2025 | Neuroscience, Patient Stories, Team Member Spotlights
As a cancer doctor, Greg Bizette, MD, has spent his career helping patients face their toughest days. But just days after turning 60, he found himself on the other side of the hospital hallway, this time, as the patient. A week and a half before Dr. Bizette celebrated...
Apr 17, 2025 | Patient Stories
Zachary Dugruise has been part of the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health family since he was a baby, after being diagnosed with a cleft lip and palate. What began as a referral for specialized care turned into a long-term relationship with a multidisciplinary team...
