A podcast by Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System where we sit down with doctors and experts to talk about important topics that all parents face. We're here to help you navigate this amazing journey we call parenting.
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Meet the doctors of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System! As one of the largest providers of healthcare services in the Gulf South, we know all too well the questions that come up with your doctors’ visits. Finding a doctor who will truly hear you and help you answer your health concerns should be the easiest thing on your to-do list. That’s why we’ve made a promise to be the health system that listens, the one to sit beside you, understand your story and be your partner in health.
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What do you need to know about insulin resistance, diabetes and weight management? Brooke Kanigoswki, RDN, registered dietitian at Our Lady of the Angels Health, unpacks the complexities in this episode. Key Moments: How Insulin Resistance Impacts Blood Sugar – 4:19 Unpacking the Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes – 5:59 What Makes Some…
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Bariatric surgery is a viable option for patients struggling with morbid obesity and associated medical conditions. Aimee Hymel, MD, Board Certified and Fellowship-trained bariatric and general surgery specialist with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, discusses the various aspects of bariatric surgery and its impact on patients' health in this episode of…
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Lots of families struggle when it comes to the topic of introducing cell phones to tweens — parents don’t want their children gaining free access to the internet on a phone, but they might need the convenience and safety that a mobile phone provides. What can a family do? Well, pediatrician Nicholas George, MD — a recent guest on ParentingU, shares…
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Weight loss is a personal journey that requires consistency, discipline and a commitment to lifestyle changes. In this podcast episode, Stephanie Bostic, APRN, FNP-BC, nurse practitioner and bariatric program coordinator at St. Dominic's Weight Loss Solutions Clinic in Jackson, Mississippi, joins us to discuss weight management and medication optio…
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Primary care is personal. Dr. Harry Hawthorne, a Board Certified family medicine physician who provides primary care with St. Francis Medical Group, discusses the importance of primary care and the role of family medicine in healthcare. He emphasizes the value of building relationships with patients and the ability to provide comprehensive care for…
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Primary care is personal. In this conversation, Katie Doggett, NP, primary care provider with Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group, discusses the importance of primary care and the role of a primary care provider (PCP) in managing and preventing illnesses. Doggett provides primary care for patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Physician Group Family Medic…
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In this ParentingU ExtraCredit episode, Our Lady of Lourdes Burn Center physician assistant Rachel Stutes shares her insights on summer safety, especially for kids. She emphasizes the importance of taking precautions to prevent burns and injuries in the kitchen. Key takeaways: Maintain a kid-free zone of at least three feet around anything hot, whe…
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Primary care is personal. Lauren Barfield, MD, a primary care provider with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, discusses the importance of primary care and building a relationship with a primary care provider. She explains the differences between primary care specialties such as internal medicine and family practice. Dr. Barfield emphasizes the …
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Healthcare can be hard. As one of the largest providers of healthcare services in the Gulf South, we know all too well the questions that come up with your doctors’ visits. Finding a doctor who will truly hear you and help you answer your health concerns should be the easiest thing on your to-do list. That’s why we’ve made a promise to be the healt…
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Navigating breastfeeding challenges can feel overwhelming for many new moms. Elizabeth Wallis, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, shares her personal journey with breastfeeding and encourages moms to take care of themselves and know it’s OK if things don’t go as planned. Listen to your body and your baby. A fed baby is be…
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From changing voices and growing pains to first periods and teenage mood swings, puberty comes with so many changes. Empower yourself to support your child through puberty with confidence. This episode of ParentingU features expert insights from Karli Boggs, MD, Board Certified gynecologist with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, and Brett Hutch…
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Vaccines are a modern medical miracle according to “Dr. Hutch” (also known as Brett Hutchinson, MD, Board Certified pediatrician.) While we’ve talked about COVID vaccines on other ParentingU episodes, this time Dr. Hutch joins us to talk about what vaccines teens and tweens might hear about from their doctors at well check visits. If you’ve ever qu…
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Sports teams and athletics can be a formative, fun part of tweens and teens lives. How can parents make sure teens are participating in sports in a safe way, that avoids injury, while providing enrichment, exercise, and life lessons along the way? ParentingU welcomes Kyle Pontiff, MD, sports medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s H…
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Illness and injury seem to come up at any time (sometimes, the most inconvenient times!) How do parents of teens and tweens know when to go to urgent care and when to go to the Emergency Room? Hannah Chachere, MD, a pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health joins us on ParentingU to break down all the different choices parents have wh…
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The teen years can be difficult—for parents and teens alike! Did you know there’s a whole medical specialty dedicate to young people ages 12 to 21? It’s called adolescent medicine, and Ruben Battley, MD joins ParentingU to talk about what adolescent medicine is and how it can help families. Dr. Battley shares his insights from seeing patients at th…
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As children grow up, they gain more independence and autonomy in every aspect of their life, including healthcare. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and internal medicine physician with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, shares the advice he gives parents to help ease the transition from pediatric to adult primary care. Dr. George emphasizes that it’s norma…
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Teens and tweens have their own needs when it comes to eating and food. Teens might be past the baby years when younger children are figuring out what they like to eat and what they need to grow, but not quite to the adult years when metabolisms change and most growing is done. How can parents help their teens develop healthy eating habits that wil…
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Teenagers and tweens start asking about it early—first with colas and sodas, but soon after with coffee and energy drinks. It’s all about caffeine. While adults might worry about caffeine hyping kids up and disrupting sleep, teens often seek out caffeine for the same reasons adults do. Caffeine is a stimulant, make no mistake about that, but some o…
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It’s a teenager milestone that fills some parents with fear and dread: teen driving. How can parents help teens learn how to be safe and responsible drivers without causing family strife? Grant Clinkingbeard, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health who practices on the Northshore, shares ways parents can help their teens develo…
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Is your teen getting enough sleep? Or are they trying to “catch up” on the weekend? Or do you worry they’re sleeping too much, staying in bed as much as they can? Teens and tweens have different sleep needs than toddlers or young adults. Natalie Derouen, MD joins host Stephanie on the Season 4 premiere of ParentingU podcast to talk about sleep for …
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As temps fall, we all experience the instinct to bundle up. Not so fast for our littlest passengers. Rachel Dewey, DO, family medicine physician with Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, shares why parents should remember to remove children’s coats before buckling them into a car seat in this ParentingU Extra Credit episode. Read more about car se…
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It’s more than a sponsorship, it’s an innovative partnership designed to produce improved health data that could impact all of our lives. What is this relationship? It’s the recently announced collaboration between Our Lady of the Lake and LSU Athletics. On this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now, we speak with Catherine “Katie” Smith O’Neal, …
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It’s a tough pill to swallow—heart disease is the number one killer of Americans (and in fact is the leading cause of death for people worldwide.) This is why understanding how the heart works and what we all can do to maintain a healthy heart are such important topics. Safi Haq, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, joins us …
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As children grow up, they gain more independence and autonomy in every aspect of their life, including healthcare. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and internal medicine physician with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, shares the advice he gives parents to help ease the transition from pediatric to adult primary care. Dr. George emphasizes that it’s norma…
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Sepsis is the number one killer of people presenting in hospital emergency departments. Sepsis occurs when the immune system overreacts to a serious infection, attacking more than just the infection itself and damaging tissue and vital organs. Sepsis is particularly troublesome as it may go overlooked as an emergency room team works to address the …
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Most of us don’t want to dwell on death—thinking about our loved ones passing away or the end of our own lives—even though we are aware it’s part of life. But when it comes to our or our loved ones’ medical decisions at the end of our lives, it’s good to have wise and caring counsel to help us understand our situation and our options. Mary C. Raven…
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Kids can get sick anytime, including outside of business hours. In this ParentingU Extra Credit episode, Brian Bailey, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, walks parents through what they should consider when trying to decide where to go to receive the right care. Questions Answered on the Episode - When should I take my chi…
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Our health system is proud to be a part of the legacy of Catholic healthcare throughout our region, but what does that look like in our everyday care of patients and our mission? Social determinants of health is a phrase growing in popularity that captures the factors—often unseen or taken for granted—that can impact the success of health outcomes …
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Sure, no one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but this effective and important screening is far easier to deal with than colon cancer. This is the overall message of Kelly Finan, MD, and Asif Talukder, MD, Board Certified colon and rectal surgeons with Our Lady of the Lake Health. On this episode of The Doctor Will Hear You Now, Dr. Finan and Dr. Ta…
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It might make you a bit squeamish or you may want to avoid the topic, but colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Colon and rectal surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Health Matthew Boudreaux, MD knows most people would rather talk about something other than colorectal issues, bu…
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Technology use and screen time increase for kids as summer break begins. Nicholas George, MD, pediatrics and internal medicine physician with Our Lady of Lourdes Health, shares the advice he gives parents about screen time as tweens and teens begin to use social media. Dr. George emphasizes how parents serve as role models for our children in many …
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Miraculous. Our guest today had a stroke when she was only 36 years old. Lauren and Jeremy Pogue share their powerful story of surviving a stroke, and what it’s like to receive treatment at a comprehensive stroke center. On our last episode, we met Ruth K. Fredricks, MD, a neurologist and neuro-oncologist who is co-medical director of St. Dominic H…
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BE FAST: Know the Signs, Understand the Treatments Stroke is a leading cause of death in Mississippi and Louisiana, but strides have been made to reduce the impact of stroke in patients and prevent stroke in those at risk. Ruth K. Fredricks, MD is a neurologist and neuro-oncologist who is co-medical director of St. Dominic Hospital’s Comprehensive …
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Meet Karroll Payne, MD, OBGYN Social media is rife with claims, clips and memes about women’s health and how to “balance” hormones among other pertinent issues. How can women listen to their bodies, get the best care they can and build a relationship with a physician who will really listen? Karroll Payne, MD, is an OBGYN at Our Lady of the Angels H…
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Listening is a cornerstone of building trust in any relationship, and it’s no different when visiting your doctor’s office. How can you know that your primary care provider is listening and hearing you during your visits? Mary Kathryn Edwards, NP, joins hosts Ben and Lexi on The Doctor Will Hear You Now to talk about listening and communication ove…
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Lent is a special time of year for Christians worldwide. Rob Tasman, Our Lady of Lourdes Health vice president of mission integration, shares some ways parents can talk to youngsters about what Lent means and offers some practical ways families can celebrate Lent on this special extra credit edition of ParentingU. Tasman emphasizes the many ways to…
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Healthcare can be hard. As one of the largest providers of healthcare services in the Gulf South, we know all too well the questions that come up with your doctors’ visits. Finding a doctor who will truly hear you and help you answer your health concerns should be the easiest thing on your to-do list. That’s why we’ve made a promise to be the healt…
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Fever is always a hot topic for parents, and there are lots of myths and phobias. It's one of the most common reasons parents bring their kids to the doctor. Knowing what qualifies as a fever and how to respond are important for parents to understand. Paige Guillory, MD, joins us again to share some ParentingU Extra Credit about children's fevers. …
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No one likes a headache! Even kids can get a routine headache from time to time, but when are headaches something we should bring to our pediatrician? Yash D. Shah, MD, a pediatric neurologist with Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital offers some ParentingU Extra Credit, sharing some tips about headaches in kids. Additional Resources for You St…
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Happy Holidays from ParentingU! To keep your littlest ones safe this season as they receive lots of toys as gifts, we welcome Paige Guillory, MD, to provide some safety tips about button batteries and magnets. Important Message If you believe a child has swallowed a battery or magnet, treat it like an emergency Additional Holiday Resources for You …
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A seizure sounds like a scary event for any parent to witness in their child, but it’s important to understand that a seizure doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a scary diagnosis in a child’s future. Kenneth Habetz, MD of Our Lady of Lourdes is a pediatric neurologist and has a focus on childhood epilepsy. Dr. Habetz joins us on ParentingU to explain…
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Happy Holidays from ParentingU! To help keep all your holiday travels safe and sound, we welcome back Grant Clinkingbeard, MD to provide you some practical tips for staying safe as you travel with children to Grandma and Grandpa’s (or wherever you travel this holiday season!) Additional Holiday Resources for You Stay safe through whatever weather w…
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The diagnosis of cleft lip and palate is much more common than you might realize, but the treatment is accessible, advanced and comprehensive! We can’t quite say that cleft lip and palate is “no big deal,” but we can say an entire team of doctors, surgeons, dentists, speech therapists and social workers are trained and experienced at making this di…
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The possibility of gestational diabetes can bring about a lot of fears for many expectant moms (and dads!). From stories of unpleasant glucose testing, concerns about “failed” tests, blood monitoring, pregnancy weight gain and worse—there are lots of questions when it comes to the facts about gestational diabetes and how to properly manage this con…
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Halloween is right around the corner, and ParentingU has some extra credit for you. Grant Clinkingbeard, MD is a pediatrician with some tips to help keep your kids’ Halloween happy and fun—not scary! Additional Halloween Resources for You Boo! Stay healthy at Halloween: Your Guide to a Healthier Halloween Halloween safety tips for the whole family:…
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When you’re having a baby, it’s good to have a solid team on your side. Meet Ashley Conner, RN, BSN, a Pediatric Nurse Navigator and Evie Robison, RN, a Pregnancy Navigator—both Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Conner and Robison join ParentingU host Stephanie to talk about how to pick a pediatrician, why you should make the choic…
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It could be happening any day now: the arrival of your baby! So much excitement and anticipation… but also some anxiety and lots of questions. How can expectant moms get ready for the arrival of their baby? On this episode of ParentingU, host Stephanie is joined by Evie Robison, RN, a Pregnancy Navigator with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’…
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Healthy eating habits and a positive attitude about food can start early in a child’s life. In honor of September being Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, ParentingU spoke with Carmen Alexis Miller, LDN—a dietitian with Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Miller shares how food and eating is a very personal matter—what we eat is part…
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September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and ParentingU is ready to help families with practical information about nutrition, activity, excess weight, and the resources available to tackle this sometimes sensitive and tricky topic. Pediatricians Katie Queen, MD and Melissa Holland, DO both see patients at the Our Lady of the Lake Children’s …
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Can babies being cared for in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) breastfeed? On this episode of ParentingU, we welcome back Becca Miller, SLP, a Certified Lactation Counselor to address the process of breastfeeding NICU babies. A baby being in the NICU doesn’t mean a mom can’t start her breastfeeding journey if she chooses to. Host Stephanie a…
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