November 17, 2016

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, formerly Our Lady of the Lake College, has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the eighth time and is the only institution of higher learning in Louisiana to be recognized with Distinction this year.

November 17, 2016

Three quarters of children in the United States are currently not meeting physical activity recommendations, putting them at increased risk for future obesity, diabetes and related chronic illness, according to a report issued this week. The report was authored by researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and concerned health experts from across the country, assembled by the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance.

November 17, 2016

David Armstead, HIV program monitor with the Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health, has been named as one of the Top 100 people in the nation working to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Armstead was recognized for his volunteer outreach efforts in the New Orleans area where he also serves as chair of the New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council.

In addition to Armstead, six other Louisiana residents were also recognized by POZ, an award-winning print publication and website that targets people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

November 17, 2016

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center confirmed Wednesday that Deputy Nicholas Tullier has been discharged and transferred to TIRR Memorial Hermann, one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation hospitals, in Houston, Texas. He was discharged at approximately 9:30 a.m. today.

November 17, 2016

On National Philanthropy Day, Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center announced a major gift from philanthropist Art Favre that will help drive future innovative treatments, technologies and services.