January 12, 2017

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System celebrated the Epiphany with simultaneous healing celebrations for its team members of all faiths on Friday at health system locations across the state. Epiphany, which means “manifestation” or “showing forth,” refers not only to the day itself but to the church season that follows it.

January 12, 2017

One in nearly 15 homes contains high levels of radon, a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. An estimated 21,000 people die each year from lung cancer due to exposure to radon in homes and other buildings. Dangerous levels are found in homes in every state, including in Louisiana. January is Radon Action Month and the American Lung Association in Louisiana encourages Louisianans to take these simple steps to protect their health from this invisible threat.

January 12, 2017

Patients seeking more one-on-one time with their primary care doctor, including after-hours access, can now receive this convenient and comprehensive healthcare service through Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Concierge Medicine. 

The number of patients at Concierge Medicine are reduced, allowing physicians to offer a more personalized approach to each patient that focuses on their overall wellness. 

January 12, 2017

Tracy Marquette, a registered respiratory therapist who has been with Our Lady of the Lake for 30 years, has been appointed to a two-year term on the national Association of Asthma Educators board of directors.

December 21, 2016

Attorney General Jeff Landry recently applauded the sentencing of a conviction made by the Louisiana Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.