News Network Posts in 2017
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On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the North Oaks Board of Commissioners and President/CEO Michele Sutton hosted the health system’s first town hall forum at the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center with the goal of encouraging open communication and collaboration with the community. A brief update on recent activities at North Oaks was given with the forum dedicated to answering questions from the ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Dispensing Technician Kim has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for March 2017. "I love to help people," Kim shares. Kim started working at North Oaks in 2002 in the Laundry. In 2006, she became a Radiology Support Assistant and then a Patient Transport Assistant in 2011. She transferred to Material Services in 2015 as an Inventory Control Clerk ...
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North Oaks Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers have joined North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Caleb Cleveland, Camryn Flanagan, Brittney Turner and Drew Thompson as the 2017 “Student-Athletes of the Spring Season” in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. Female and male students were chosen from both parishes, representing the months of February-April 2017. ...
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Critical Care Charge Nurse Anessa has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for February 2017. "Caring for premature infants as they grow, develop and progress to the point where they can go home with their family is rewarding to me," Anessa shares. Anessa began her 23-year career with North Oaks in 1993 as a Surgery Unit Nurse Tech II. In 1994, she joined Women ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Tangi 96.5 FM "Health Notes" Host Johnny Chauvin, LOPA Donation Services Coordinator Tawni Hyatt and North Oaks Trauma Program Manager Tyler Brignac dispel myths about organ donation and detail how our community's silent heroes and their families were honored during National Donate Life Month.
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Melanie Zaffuto
Listen to the Greater Hammond Chamber's "On Air with the Chamber" segment on Tangi 96.5 FM for a preview of North Oaks Eye Care Clinic's plans for Ham'nd Eggs on May 3, 2017. Dr. Addie Smith and Certified Optician/Practice Manager Beth Richard also provide Host Johnny Chauvin and Chamber President/CEO Melissa Bordelon with an overview of the clinic's services and explain ...
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Marquinn D. Duke, MD
The North Oaks Shock Trauma Team sees the consequences of distracted driving all too often. They offer these top prevention tips to help you stay safe on the road: Fully focus on driving. Do not let anything divert your attention. Actively scan the road, use your mirrors and watch out for motorcycles, pedestrians and cyclists. Store loose gear, possessions and other distractions that could roll ...
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Joint pain does not have to control your life. Learn about common causes of joint pain and the latest treatment options from Orthopaedic Surgeon Robert T. McAfee, MD, on Thursday, May 25 from 6-7 p.m. The free evening seminar will take place in the Conference Center at North Oaks-Livingston Parish Medical Complex, 17199 Spring Ranch Road at I-12 Exit 19 Colyell/Satsuma. Refreshments will be ...
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Loren, an Operating Room RN Team Leader, has received the Nurse Excellence Award for January 2017. "It's my nature to help others," Loren shares. Loren worked on the Surgery Unit as a Nurse Tech for a portion of 2003. She returned to North Oaks in 2005 as a Staff Registered Nurse on the Surgery Unit and transferred to the Operating Room in the same position in 2011. In 2013, she ...
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Patient Access Associate Teresa has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for February 2017. "I am driven to help others," Teresa shares. Teresa joined the North Oaks Patient Access team in 2011 working in Emergency Room Admissions. In 2015, she transferred to the Patient Access team responsible for North Oaks Medical Center Admissions. She is a graduate of ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
What’s important to you in terms of wellness and health care? What’s your vision for your local health care system? What has been your experience with North Oaks Health System? Is North Oaks fulfilling its mission to “improve lives every time and with every touch?” Are there any areas where North Oaks is falling short of your expectations? The North Oaks Board of ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), which is being celebrated as a week-long event this year from April 16-22, aims to encourage all adults with decision-making capacity in the U.S. to educate themselves, as well as communicate and document their healthcare wishes and decisions. Resources to help start advanced healthcare planning conversations, and links to planning documents for Louisiana ...
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April is National Limb Loss Awareness Month. Listen to this Tangi 96.5 FM "North Oaks Health Notes" segment with host Johnny Chauvin to learn about Dr. Julie Z. Larson's new children's book, "I Have a Doll Just Like You!" Proceeds will help send children with limb differences to amputee camp. Dr. Larson is Chief of Staff at North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital and ...
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Laura Hanzo
Download a copy of the latest issue of CommUnity here and read about: North Oaks Trauma & Stroke Teams Offer Lifesaving Care Animals Bring Comfort & Healing To Patients Belly Aches May Mean More Than You Think Foundation Supports North Oaks' Mission to Improve Lives and more!
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Clinical Nurse Manager Shana has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month Award for February 2017. "I challenge my team to care for our patients like family," shares Shana. Shana joined the hospital’s Medicine Unit team in 2002 as a Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse. In 2006, she transferred to the OB/GYN Unit in the same capacity. In 2015, she returned to the Medicine ...
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Practice Manager/Certified Optician Beth has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month Award for January 2017. "I am blessed to work with professionals who share a sincere dedication to patient care and great customer service," shares Beth. Beth joined the North Oaks Physician Group in 2011 in her current position. From 2012 to 2014, she also managed Northshore Urological ...
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Medicine Unit Staff RN/Clinical Practice Facilitator Selena has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for December 2016. "Even the smallest gestures--a smile, a hand to hold--can make a difference in how someone feels," shares Selena. Selena joined the Medicine Unit team in 2015 as a Staff Registered Nurse. She gained experience as a Relief Charge Nurse and ...
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Cath Lab Technologist Jeremy has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for January 2017. “I love to help others improve their quality of life,” shares Jeremy. Jeremy joined the North Oaks Heart Health Services team in 2009 as a Cath Lab Technologist. He earned an associate degree in Radiography through MedVance Institute, formerly located in Baton Rouge. ...
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Involving patients in their care, constantly seeking to further his knowledge and teach others, and communicating and listening to his patients with compassion are among the accolades received by Cardiologist James Parker, MD, FACC, FSCAI—North Oaks Health System’s Physician of the Year for 2016. The Medical Executive Committees for North Oaks Medical Center and North Oaks ...
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When choosing a weight loss plan, it is important to make sure the program is healthy, nutritious and balanced. At Ideal You at North Oaks, we offer a medically-developed program supervised by a registered dietitian to ensure that you get all the nutrients you need. “We work with you to help you develop smarter eating habits and a healthier lifestyle,” affirms Tracy Miller, Registered ...
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North Oaks Physician Group will reopen its Primary Care Clinic in Denham Springs on Monday, March 1. The clinic, which specializes in comprehensive health care for children (ages 2+) and adults, has been temporarily closed since August 2016 to repair flood damage. For appointments or more information about accepted insurance plans, call toll-free (844) APPT-NOW (277-8669). Nurse Practitioner April ...
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North Oaks Physician Group has opened a Primary Care Clinic in Walker. The new clinic specializes in comprehensive health care for adults, age 18 and older, and is located at 28799 Walker South Road, Suite 1, Walker. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For appointments or more information about accepted insurance plans, call toll-free (844) APPT-NOW [277-8669]. Internal Medicine ...
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In honor of American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, North Oaks Women & Children's Director Kim Woods and Market Strategist/Business Development Representative Tiffany Harvey-Gautier give an update on the Little Hats, Big Hearts project on KSLU 90.9 FM's "Point of View."
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