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Big Care for Our Littlest Patients

No parent plans for a NICU stay. But when a newborn needs extra care, families find themselves in unfamiliar territory. In Monroe, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and Jackson, dedicated teams are already there, ready to walk with them every step of the way.

Dr. Carmen Payne has spent more than 31 years caring for the tiniest patients at FMOL Health | St. Francis Medical Center, and she still counts every step forward as a reason to celebrate. Dr. Deiadra Garrett cares for newborns at FMOL Health | Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital, home to a Level III S surgical NICU. Together, they…

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