I think hospitals are cool. When I was a kid and went to visit someone, I was impressed by the big, maze-like structures, mysterious things going on inside. The halls were full of strange smells, odd noises, futuristic equipment…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Crystal Davis, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. Mom's in the yard when her 5 year-old son Logan runs over. "Something bit me," he cries, "it…
April 29th was a bad day in Lafayette. Around midnight at Festival Internationale, two people began arguing. Possibly fueled by alcohol, the fight escalated, someone pulled a gun, and one person ended up dead, and two injured by…
This week's guest columnists are Drs. Elizabeth Hunter and Alex Wolf, Family Practice residents at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. "Oh no, another one?" exclaimed mom as she inspected Jamie, her one year-old…
Today's guest columnist is Dr. Corey Gardner, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. "You can't beat me!" yelled Jacob, the ringleader of the third-grade boys who controlled the…
My son's transcript showed he had failed Business Law, a bad start for a kid considering applying to law school for...business law. After emailing his professor to ask the particulars, he stumbled through the day in a haze of…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Chris Fontenot, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. Dreaded words at 7 pm on Friday night: "Mommy, Daddy, my throat hurts." Doctor's closed,…
My feisty little poodle, Milou, is all dog. He'll fetch endlessly, race around the yard chasing squirrels, and occasionally catch one in a lightning-fast wrestling match. Unfortunately he has a shrill bark that annoys everyone,…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Justin Pratt, a Family Practice resident at the University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. The nurse's note read "rash." When I walked into the exam room, the mother's eyes were wide…
Hard to believe, Amy loves the Army. She's in boot camp, enjoying lots of exercise, full days, new jargon to learn, and she even likes the lectures on Army protocol. It's stressful to be sure; it's supposed to be tough. Some…
This week's guest columnist is Dr. Rati Venkatesh, a Family Practice resident at University Hospital and Clinics here in Lafayette. This winter we've seen nearby outbreaks of Mumps in Arkansas and Texas. Last week a mother…
My son came home from college, shaking his head. His fellow millennials were lamenting that 2016 was the worst year ever: "David Bowie and Prince died!" My son's response: "Worst year ever? What about 1939?" Nazis starting World…
