Summer break is in full swing, and kids are busy with activities. Summer camps and sports leagues are popular choices to not only keep them entertained, but physically active at the same time.
As more and more parents are choosing sports camps and other structured activities, kids are at a greater risk of experiencing sports-related injuries, from minor bumps and bruises, to potentially significant muscle and bone injuries. They are even at greater risk for concussions.
Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital welcomed more than 500 participants at its Mother-Son Dance on June 15 at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. Led by a volunteer committee of more than 40 area moms, the event raised more than $25,000 for the freestanding children's hospital.
Ideal You at North Oaks, an independent, authorized Ideal Protein™ weight loss management program, has opened a new clinic within North Oaks Primary Care in Walker.
To celebrate, Ideal You at North Oaks is offering a $50 discount off the registration fee to clients who join by August 1 (Walker location only).
Lane Hematology/Oncology Clinic will host a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on July 18 to celebrate moving into their new location inside the Lane Cancer Center, located at 6180 Main Street, Suite A, in Zachary.
The Zachary Chamber of Commerce will conduct the Ribbon Cutting at 9 a.m., which will be followed by a Community Open House from 9-10 a.m. Refreshments will be served and tours of the facility will be given.
Baton Rouge native and pediatric neurosurgeon Lori McBride, MD is returning home to join the team at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health, as it continues to grow its network of pediatric specialists. Dr. McBride, one of only eight pediatric neurosurgeons in Louisiana, brings more than 20 years of experience in specialty areas such as neurotrauma, epilepsy, and brain tumor surgery.
