April 25, 2018

Our Lady of the Lake and Dr. Joseph Broyles with the Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge are teaming up to host a free educational seminar on joint replacement on May 16 from 6-7 p.m. at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel. Participants will learn more about the common causes, symptoms, and treatment options for osteoarthritis, as well as the benefits of joint replacement surgery for the knees and hip. 

April 25, 2018

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide effort, sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), to rid homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs, which will be properly disposed of safely by law enforcement.

This year, members of the Baton Rouge Health District and all local law enforcement agencies (including the local DEA representative) are holding a free event on April 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Baton Rouge Police headquarters, 9000 Airline Highway, centered on Drug Take Back Day.  

April 25, 2018

Former LSU Tigers and NFL running back Justin Vincent teamed with UnitedHealthcare to donate new sports equipment to Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School in Baton Rouge, La. The donation replaces equipment damaged in recent floods.

April 25, 2018

More than 200 individuals volunteered greater than 12,000 hours of their time at Our Lady of the Lake in 2017 in various programs throughout the hospital, helping to provide exceptional care to patients and their families. 

April 25, 2018

During National Volunteer Week, Baton Rouge General recognized the more than 450 volunteers who share their time and energy to support patients, families, and the community.

“We are fortunate to have generous and caring volunteers at Baton Rouge General,” says Symil LeDoux, director of community engagement. “Their attentiveness to patients and guests is part of what makes BRG’s care so exceptional.”