News Network Posts in 2014
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Magnolia OB/GYN Marya Porter, MD, discusses the importance of having regular mammograms on Tangi 96.5 FM's "Health Notes."
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Read about What You Need To Know About Ebola
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Pam Vaccaro’s home phone rings at 4:30 a.m. A patient has arrived at North Oaks Medical Center concerned about pesticide exposure – what is the risk? And with that, the day has officially begun for Vaccaro, who is an RN and the Infection Prevention Director at North Oaks Health System. Concerns about Ebola and Enterovirus-D68 have the entire nation asking questions about the steps ...
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As an annual service project, members of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority at Southeastern Louisiana University have donated panda bear plush animals to North Oaks Medical Center. The bears will be given to children hospitalized on the Pediatric Unit to cheer and comfort them. Pictured are: (first row, from left) North Oaks Pediatrics Unit Staff Nurse Kerrie Lassere; Alpha Omicron Pi members Abby LeBlanc, ...
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The North Oaks Sports Medicine staff and North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons have selected Kristen Favalora, Katelynn McKenzie, Andrew Shelton and Cole Stevens as Student-Athletes of the Month for September. Kristen Favalora is a senior on the Hammond High Magnet School volleyball team with a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). She is a 4-year veteran of the volleyball team and current ...
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North Oaks Walk-in Clinics make it convenient for you to beat the flu with a “little stick” with no appointments needed, early morning weekday hours and locations in Hammond, Ponchatoula and Walker. Flu shots are offered for adults and children, age 3 and up. North Oaks is using the quadrivalent vaccine, which offers the maximum protection available against the four strains of flu ...
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In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Dietetic Intern Rachel shares tips to keep your children eating healthy on KSLU FM 's "Point of View" with Rosa Dunn.
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Brianne H. Anderson, MD, has joined the North Oaks Physician Group practice of Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology. New patient appointments are now being scheduled for adolescent and adult women at the practice’s locations in Hammond and Walker. To schedule an appointment, call (985) 230-7650 in Hammond or (225) 664-3948 in Walker. Dr. Anderson specializes in personalized health care for ...
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As reported on many national news outlets, there has been an outbreak of Enterovirus D68 or EV-D68 that has caused a significant number of children to become ill. Some children have required treatment in the hospital and, in certain instances, intensive care units. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the virus has been reported in several states, including ...
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Family Medicine Physician Gayle Beyl, MD, has joined North Oaks Primary Care Clinic in Livingston. New patient appointments are now being scheduled with Dr. Beyl for: children, ages 2-9; adolescents, ages 10-18; and adults. To make an appointment, please call (225) 686-4930. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, she ...
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North Oaks Physician Group has opened a Primary Care Clinic in Denham Springs. The clinic specializes in comprehensive health care for children, ages 2+, and adults. The new clinic is located at 31839 LA Hwy. 16, Suite B in Denham Springs. Clinic hours of operation are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For appointments or more information about accepted insurance plans, call (225) 664-2451. Nurse ...
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In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, Dietetic Intern Rachel shares tips to keep your children eating healthy on Tangi 96.5 FM 's "Health Notes" with Johnny Chauvin.
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North Oaks Walk-In Clinic in Ponchatoula offers expert health care for most illnesses and minor injuries. We treat infants age 6 months and older to senior adults with little to no wait times. Quick strep tests, onsite diagnostic X-ray and laboratory services are also available. If you are suddenly sick, don’t worry. Just walk in. No appointment is needed. Conveniently located in ...
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North Oaks Walk-In Clinics in Hammond, Ponchatoula and Walker are now open earlier during the week to better serve patient needs. The clinics will welcome walk-ins without an appointment starting at 7 a.m. on weekdays instead of 8 a.m. The Hammond clinic, located at 1900 S. Morrison Blvd. (within North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital ) is open on weekdays from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday ...
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Seventy-six area coaches and athletic directors went “back to school” on Aug. 9 to tackle prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries at the 4th annual North Oaks Sports Medicine Coaches’ Seminar. Those who attended the ½ day session, held in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, earned four Certified Education Units (CEUs). Presenters included: Orthopaedic ...
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Radiologist JP Miller, MD, talked with "Point of View" host Rosa Dunn about how CT technology is being used at North Oaks to detect lung cancer in early, more treatable stages.
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No matter where North Oaks employees find themselves, their calling to help others is strong. Recently, a stalled SUV stopped traffic flow on Emergency Services Drive. Information Technology Analysts Matt and Colby, who were traveling in the opposite direction, realized the situation, made the choice to stop and approached the SUV’s driver to offer their help. They pushed the SUV out of the ...
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North Oaks Health System’s patients can now access their health records on any computer or smart phone by using myCHART—a secure, online medical record patient portal. A personal activation code is required to set up an account at mychart.northoaks.org. Patients, age 18 and older, can use myCHART to view lab results, medication lists, discharge summaries, upcoming appointments and ...
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Diagnostic Radiologist Brett R. Travis, MD, has joined North Oaks Imaging Associates in Hammond effective Aug. 1. A Montpelier native, Dr. Travis completed his undergraduate degree at Southeastern Louisiana University. He earned his medical degree, achieved a fellowship in Hyperbaric Medicine and completed two years toward a residency in Otolaryngology, all at L ouisiana State University School of ...
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The "flesh-eating bacteria" Vibrio vulnificus has been on the attack across the Gulf Coast. North Oaks Infectious Disease specialist Stacy Newman, MD shares tips on out how to protect yourself from this warm seawater-dwelling bacteria on Tangi 96.5 FM.
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Ads for trendy workout equipment or pricey personal trainers may tempt you with promises of a trim and shapely physique, but you can be fit without investing considerable time and money, according to Mac Barrient, Physical Therapist and North Oaks Rehabilitation Services Director. “My advice is to start off simply and work your way into a program that you enjoy and provides results for ...
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We all know the story. We want to lose weight, start a diet, lose a few pounds and then eventually gain the weight back again. Magazines, newspapers, radio, television and websites bombard us with weight-loss program options, but how can you tell what plans are safe and right for you? Long-term weight control should focus on your overall health and not just on diet. Developing healthy habits may ...
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As outdoor activity soars during sunny summer weather, so do your chances of sun damage. From causing cancer to cataracts, the sun’s harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays are dangerous to the body, and health care professionals suggest taking precautions to protect your skin—and eyes—from their effects. “Exposure to UV rays reaches the peak during summer days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...
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Rebecca Haase, Nurse Practitioner at North Oaks Primary Care-Independence, shared tips on how to plan for a healthy school year with KSLU 90.9 FM's "Point of View" host Rosa Dunn. Click the link to hear the show.
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Graduates ofthe forty-fourth class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology were reminded to “always remember your roots” during a ceremony July 7 in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located on the North Oaks Medical Center campus. “Where do you go from here? What do you do? Remember where you came from and the sacrifices that were made for you to get ...
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