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- She’S A Retired Surgeon.
- They Met During Her Residency.
- They Have Three children.
- She’S Been A Huge Influence to him.
- She Founded A Charter School For Dyslexic children.
- She’S Also An Author.
- They Are Christian.
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Laura was a breast cancer surgeon until she retired in 2006. She helped expand the use of a lumpectomy and was the first surgeon in Baton Rouge to practice sentinel lymph node biopsies. During her career, she traveled abroad to Africa to work as a surgeon in hospitals and helped to raise awareness of breast cancer by hosting charitable events and p...
In the 1990s, Laura and her future husband both worked at the Earl K. Long Medical Center during their residencies. She was the head of surgery for the hospital, while Bill was a gastroenterologist. RELATED: Who Is Don McGahn's Wife? New Details On Shannon Flaherty And Why She's One Of 'The Most Influential Women In America'
The couple are parents to three children: Kate, Meg, and Will. They welcomed their first grandchild in 2014.
During his career, Bill says that his wife has always been supportive. “She knows exactly how I think. I think I know what she brings to the table. We are partners. I would not have run for Senate if it had not been a mutual decision,” he said.
The school, Louisiana Key Academy, offers tuition-free education to children suffering from dyslexia, a disorder one of her own children has.
With a focus on healthcare and breast cancer, Laura has written guest columns for a few publications. She wrote a piece in 2013 about Angelina Jolieand how thankful she was that Jolie expressed how the disease affected her life. “I am thankful that Angelina's story is public, and as I have told those women who have subsequently asked my opinion: In...
The family are members of The Chapel on the Campus, a nondenominational Christian Church they attend regularly in Baton Rouge. RELATED: Who Is Rashida Tlaid? New Details About The First Muslim Woman In Congress Samantha Maffucci is an associate editor for YourTango who focuses on writing trending news and entertainment pieces. In her free time, you...
Laura Layden Cassidy is a retired breast cancer surgeon and the wife of U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy. Learn about their relationship, family, and her involvement in health care and education.
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Jul 20, 2023 · Laura Layden, a business and environment editor for the News-Press and Naples Daily News, is a finalist for the Society of Professional Journalism Sunshine State Awards. She also won a Green Eyeshade Award for her coverage of Amazon's impact in Florida.
Laura Layden is a Senior Reporter for the Naples Daily News, focusing on local news in Naples, Florida. With a strong background in journalism, Laura has covered a wide range of topics including city council meetings, redevelopment projects, tourism, and business developments in the area.
By Laura Layden. | Naples Daily News. A luxury home in the sought-after Moorings community will be sold to the highest bidder. Minutes from downtown Naples, the nearly 5,000-square-foot home is described as the "very epitome of fine Southwest Florida living."Neither the property, nor the sellers are "distressed," rather the auction is designed ...
Senior Reporter at Naples Daily News · Experience: Naples Daily News · Location: Bonita Springs · 24 connections on LinkedIn. View Laura Layden’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community ...
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Jan 22, 2015 · Brianna Paciorka. Laura Cassidy, wife of Sen.-elect Bill Cassidy, smiles and waves as she peeks into a classroom at the Louisiana Key Academy on Friday, December 12, 2014. Cassidy co-founded the ...
