Keeping the Happy in Happy Birthday in the Hospital

Keeping the Happy in Happy Birthday in the Hospital

Dec 20, 2021 | Patient Stories

While no one wants to be in the hospital for their birthday or the holidays, one young patient said he had his “best birthday ever” when he was staying at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital during his fifth birthday this year. Corbin had a stomach bug that...
Healthy Resolutions for Families

Healthy Resolutions for Families

Dec 15, 2021 | Parenting

As we say goodbye to one year and look toward the next, our minds are naturally drawn to resolutions, goals and changes we can make to have a fresh start. When making resolutions as a family, it’s important to keep the bigger picture in mind and seek progress over...
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

Managing Diabetes During the Holidays

Nov 22, 2021 | Children's Health

With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it is important to be aware of the extra food and treats your child will be offered during holiday parties, especially for children with diabetes Diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to...
Finding Family in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Finding Family in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Nov 18, 2021 | Patient Stories

Although they live in Monroe, Meghan and Joseph Duckett find themselves at home at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health in Baton Rouge.   When their oldest son, Noah, was a baby they made the three-hour drive south, following the ambulance to Our Lady of the Lake...
Understanding the Dangers of Vaping for Teens

Understanding the Dangers of Vaping for Teens

Nov 12, 2021 | Children's Health

A big misconception is that vaping is somehow safer than traditional smoking. Don’t misunderstand it: vaping is not safer or better than smoking traditional cigarettes. In some cases, vaping can lead to worse health outcomes.  Dean S. Edell, MD, pediatric...