Feb 23, 2022 | Patient Stories
A six-year-old ball of energy, Ali’s light shines wherever he goes. Ali gets a little extra support for his development at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health Children’s Developmental Center at McMains. Ali and his twin, Jax, were born prematurely. Sadly, Jax...
Feb 22, 2022 | Children's Health
Thousands of children die annually from preventable causes. Learn what you can do to keep your child safe. Children are curious and full of energy—and love exploring the world around them. However, sometimes harmless exploration and play result in serious injury....
Feb 22, 2022 | Children's Health
Learn what’s normal and what’s not with your adolescent’s mood swings. From the preteen beginnings of puberty to high school acting out, most adolescents experience wild mood swings as their bodies grow and change. “Irritability is normal in teens, especially as...
Feb 14, 2022 | Children's Health
Keep the rhythm of their active hearts beating and consider a heart screening as part of young athletes’ annual clearance for competition. Albert Gutierrez, MD, pediatric cardiologist in Lafayette with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, helps us...
Feb 14, 2022 | Children's Health
Getting outside for some fresh air and activity as a family may be just what the doctor ordered, literally. Katie Queen, MD, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health pediatrician, certified in pediatric obesity medicine and medical director at Our Lady of the Lake...
