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What all women should know about gynecologic cancers
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Many of us know we should conduct a breast self-exam every month, get a colonoscopy when we turn 45 or go see...
Have a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving
Fall is in the air and with that, one of our favorite holidays is right around the corner! This Thanksgiving, we have more to...
Make sure antibiotics work for (not against) you
Antibiotics are a powerful tool for fighting infection in adults and children, but thinking you or your child needs an antibiotic to knock out...
Helping kids avoid the election blues
Every four years, we endure the onslaught of political commercials, emails, and phone calls that come along with the presidential election. For many, this...
Healthy tips for a safe holiday season
New cases of COVID-19 are still spiking in the Baton Rouge region with Thanksgiving only a week away, so taking proper precautions are crucial...
Everything you need to know about Type 1 diabetes in children
Each November, we recognize and celebrate the brave kids and teens who live with Type 1 diabetes. For these children, they often grow up...
Blood donations down, supply perilously low
Why is it so critical to donate blood?
Thomas is the manager of Our Lady of the Lake’s Blood Donor Center, which supplies blood products...
Why earlier is better to catch hearing loss in children
Parents of school-age children may wonder, when should my child’s hearing be tested? It may be sooner than you think.
All states have laws or...
Our Lady of the Lake gives new hope to patients in heart failure
In 2019, Jorge Castellanos, MD, joined Our Lady of the Lake’s Heart & Vascular Institute and Louisiana Cardiology Associates, adding his expertise and giving...
On a holiday centered around sugary snacks, use these tips to have a healthy...
This year more than most, so much planning has to go into special holidays like Halloween. How can we ensure kids still enjoy the...
Learn the signs and your risk of a stroke
Oct. 29 is World Stroke Day, an important opportunity to raise awareness about prevention and care for a condition that affects many people in...
Protect your family from that ‘other’ virus: Now is the time for flu shots
With so much attention on the coronavirus, it might be easy to overlook flu season or to forget the threat it poses.
But the flu...
What does the future of kids’ birthday parties look like?
If you do choose to celebrate your child’s birthday with in-person parties, here are a few helpful tips to keep everyone safe, from Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health.
Preparing for flu season during a pandemic
Flu season is something we anticipate each year. This year as we battle the flu, we’re also up against another health enemy: COVID-19. While...
Sudden infant deaths decline nationally, yet in Louisiana, tragedy strikes too often
Though the rate of infant deaths nationwide has dropped by more than a third between 1990 and 2018, babies born in Louisiana are still much more likely to die suddenly. SUID includes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation, as well as deaths from unknown causes.
Keeping kids safe and healthy during the fall sports season
More than 3.5 million children ages 14 and younger are treated for sports-related injuries each year.
No cafeteria service? No problem.
Let the expert pediatric dietitians at Children’s Hospital New Orleans help you choose easy, healthy lunch options to pack for your little ones!
With many...
3 tips to help navigate flu season
The onset of infection from the flu is often similar to the coronavirus. In fact, so are the common cold and seasonal allergies. As a result, it’s possible that someone who is coming down with COVID could unknowingly infect others while waiting for a test result. It is because of that inherent risk of infection that we all need to treat the onset of any illness with an abundance of caution, and to take other crucial steps.
A Louisiana must: Preparing your children for hurricane season
From a world-wide pandemic to a busy hurricane season, preparing your family for a natural disaster is more challenging than ever.
That’s why our experts...
Battling heart disease on all fronts: Holistic approach plus advanced techniques are improving outcomes...
A team of providers at Our Lady of the Lake Heart & Vascular Institute, representing a wide variety of medical specialties and subspecialties, has pioneered a holistic approach to AFib care.
