May 25, 2023

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute patients receiving treatment for late-stage endometrial cancer now have a new standard of care that could greatly enhance the likelihood of remission and recovery thanks to a clinical research trial conducted in part by Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute oncologist Sobia Ozair, MD.

May 18, 2023

A new analysis from the American Medical Association (AMA) finds the possibility of being sued during a career in medicine is very real for most doctors, which is notable given that most claims end with no finding of negligence or error. According to the analysis of claim frequency, nearly one-third (31.2%) of U.S. physicians in 2022 reported they had previously been sued.

May 18, 2023

The Baton Rouge Health-Tech Catalyst, a regional health and life science innovation cluster initiative led by the Baton Rouge Health District and funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Build to Scale Program, recently awarded $60,000 in pilot funding to three highly innovative and competitive projects designed to advance research and innovation across area health institutions.

May 18, 2023

Our Lady of the Lake Health has announced Christopher Tom Trevino, MD, as its new VP, physician executive - Baton Rouge Market Emergency Services. Our Lady of the Lake Health treats approximately 200,000 people across its six emergency rooms each year, and Trevino will help to improve outcomes at all sites of care. 

May 11, 2023

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has named Mike Miranda as Cancer Center administrator for the Northshore Region. Miranda will be responsible for overseeing the Covington, Hammond, and Slidell Cancer Center locations.