Feb 13, 2023 | Children's Health
One in 10 Louisiana households with children have at least one child with asthma. Louisiana ranks in the top 25% of U.S. states for asthma-related deaths. Tracy Marquette, RRT, AE-C, coordinator for the Community Asthma Management Program and an asthma educator at...
Jan 17, 2023 | Children's Health, College Health, Eating Well
Energy drinks are everywhere these days. What was a niche drink a few decades ago has blossomed into a huge industry that rivals the soda industry on store shelves. While some parents may be OK with their child reaching for a soda now and then, it might be a good idea...
Jan 11, 2023 | Children's Health
No one likes a headache, but even kids can have them from time to time. When does a child’s headache require medical attention? Yash D. Shah, MD, a pediatric neurologist with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, offers some ParentingU Extra Credit, sharing some...
Dec 28, 2022 | Children's Health
When a newborn needs round-the-clock specialized care to start life off on the right foot, being close to home—and mom—can make all the difference. Newborns who need it receive specialized care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Neonatologists are pediatricians...
Dec 28, 2022 | Children's Health
Children with complex airway, breathing or swallowing problems can receive specialized diagnosis and treatment at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Lauren Buck, MD, returned to the Baton Rouge area after medical school in Shreveport, an ENT (ear, nose and...
