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              • Cardiologist William Kopfler, MD, Demystifies Blood Pressure Readings

                February 20, 2013
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                Action News 17 Reporter Ken Benitez and Dr. William Kopfler of North Oaks Cardiology talk about the importance of blood pressure control to your overall health. High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it is without any obvious symptoms until a major problem occurs. ... Watch Continue reading
              • Tangipahoa Parish Council Urged to Reappoint Dr. James Nelson to North Oaks Board of Commissioners

                February 19, 2013
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                February 13, 2013 Tangipahoa Parish Council P. O. Box 215 Amite, LA 70422 Dear Councilmen: On behalf of North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners, please accept this letter as our formal request to reappoint James L. Nelson, MD to our Board. Dr. Nelson was initially appointed to fulfill the ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Volunteer Is 95 Years Young

                February 18, 2013
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                Lawrence “Larry” Dominguez of Ponchatoula joined fellow volunteers at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond on February 6 for an early celebration of his 95 th birthday. Dominguez has volunteered at the hospital for the past 20 years and was named Volunteer of the Year in 2003, which he ... Continue reading
              • Cath Lab Digest Profiles North Oaks

                February 14, 2013
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              • Dr. William Kopfler Discusses American Heart Month

                February 13, 2013
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                Are you at risk for heart disease? Learn about risk factors from North Oaks cardiologist Dr. William Kopfler as he discusses American Heart Month with Action News 17. Watch Continue reading
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