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Human Resources Secretary Lindsay has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for June 2018. In 2007, Lindsay joined North Oaks as a Day Care Attendant. Later that year until 2015, she worked in Rehabilitation Services. She started out as a Tech and progressed to Program Assistant and then Reimbursement Analyst. She returned in 2017 as Secretary for the School of ...
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On Friday, Nov. 2, North Oaks Shock Trauma Center, in partnership with the North Oaks Foundation and S outheastern Louisiana University’s School of Nursing, will host the second annual “Prepared for the Unexpected” Trauma Symposium. “Our goal is to provide national caliber education for trauma providers in our region,” affirms Dr. Marquinn Duke, trauma program medical ...
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Parents and caregivers can help encourage a lifetime of healthy eating habits for the whole family by making fruits and vegetables a part of every meal, limiting snacks and controlling portion sizes. Create opportunities for good choices by following these 3 simple tips: Think: Easy Healthy snacks are easy ways to cut sugar and fat from your child’s diet. A busy family can benefit from food ...
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Laboratory Director Steven has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for May 2018. Steven joined the North Oaks team as Laboratory Director in 2016. "Making sure our laboratory professionals have the resources to provide leading-edge services to our patients and providers is what improving lives means to me," shares Steven. Steven completed a doctorate in ...
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Listen to this edition of Tangi 96.5 FM's "North Oaks Health Notes" with host Johnny Chauvin to learn more about chronic sinusitis and treatment options. Tony Dennis, MD, of North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic explains.
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The Louisiana Hospital Association announced its 2018-2019 Board of Trustee officers and newly-elected board members during its annual membership meeting on July 23. Michele Kidd Sutton, FACHE, president and CEO of North Oaks Health System was elected as one of three At-Large Trustees to serve a two-year term. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Arial} “The LHA thanks our new ...
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Ideal Protein, a medically developed weight loss program that can help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals, will be showcased at two free seminars this month. Ideal You at North Oaks Registered Dietitian Tracy Miller will lead both seminars. Dates to choose from include Monday, Aug. 20, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Hammond or Wednesday, Aug. 22, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Walker. Click here or ...
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Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurse Diana has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for May 2018. "I believe treating patients like family helps put them at ease," Diana shares. From 2002 to 2005, Diana worked in Cardiac Rehabilitation as a Rehab Tech and as an Exercise Specialist. Following nursing school, Diana returned to North Oaks in 2006 as a Registered Nurse on ...
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With more than 14 years of leadership experience in health care, Sarah E. Mitchell of Hammond has been promoted to Vice President of Ancillary Services for North Oaks Health System. In her new role, Mitchell will provide leadership for the health system’s diagnostic, laboratory and rehabilitation services, as well as patient access and hospital admissions. Mitchell first joined the North ...
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Physiatrist Cynthia Willingham, MD, PLLC, has joined North Oaks Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic in Hammond. She is accepting new patients, ages 18 and older, and will serve as Medical Director of North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Willingham, call (985) 230-2668 [APPT]. Dr. Willingham focuses on restoring function and quality of life for those ...
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Effective July 29, Internal Medicine Physician Ashley Ingolia, MD, will join Northshore Internal Medicine Associates in Hammond. She will specialize in comprehensive health care for adults, including annual checkups, preventive screenings and management of health conditions like diabetes and hypertension. To schedule an appointment, call (985) 230-APPT [2778] or 1 (844) APPT-NOW [277-8669]. A ...
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Dr. Nik Abraham of North Oaks Cardiology is continuing to break new ground in Louisiana as the first provider to use leading-edge techniques and devices to treat heart patients in a minimally invasive way at North Oaks Medical Center. Most recently, Dr. Abraham became the first cardiologist in Louisiana to use a new type of temporary pacemaker and the first on the Northshore to deploy a new type ...
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The North Oaks Health System team is looking for local businesses, clubs and organizations to help host the fourth annual “Play It Safe” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at Cate Square in Historic Downtown Hammond. The goal of the interactive community event is to increase safety awareness among families with children, ages 12 and younger. Potential partners are asked to ...
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Kimberly Marcel, APRN, FNP-C, has joined Northshore Urological Associates as a Nurse Practitioner. Adult and pediatric patients, newborn and up, are now being accepted. To schedule an appointment or get information on accepted insurance plans, call (985) 230-APPT [2778] or (844) APPT-NOW [277-8669]. Marcel comes to North Oaks with 12 years of surgical and critical care nursing experience working ...
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James E. Cathey, Jr. has announced that he will retire as CEO Emeritus of North Oaks Health System effective August 1, 2018. “On behalf of our Board of Commissioners and our physicians, employees and volunteers, I thank Jimmy for his more than three decades of service to North Oaks and our community,” shares North Oaks Health System’s President and Chief Executive Officer Michele ...
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With more than 10 years of leadership experience in health care, Kanna Page of LaPlace has been promoted to Vice President of Clinics for North Oaks Health System. As such, Page will provide leadership for North Oaks Physician Group’s network of more than 30 primary, specialty and walk-in clinics offering nearly 100 providers. Page joined the North Oaks Physician Group team in 2015 as the ...
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The number of bicycle, pedestrian and fall injuries being treated by North Oaks Medical Center's Level II Trauma Center is increasing at an alarming rate. In this Tangi 96.5 FM's "North Oaks Health Notes" segment, host Johnny Chauvin and our Trauma Program Manager Tyler Brignac (pictured with Johnny's mother, Frances Chauvin) share fall prevention tips and roadway safety ...
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Surgery/Quality Assessment Radiology Technologist Patrick has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for May 2018. Patrick joined the North Oaks Diagnostics team in July 2016 as a Radiologic Technologist. Five months later, he accepted his current position of Surgery/Quality Assessment Radiology Technologist. "There is no greater joy than helping others," ...
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Flex-Ability Registered Nurse (FAN Nurse) Rachel has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for April 2018. Rachel joined the North Oaks team in 2008 as a Staff Registered Nurse on the Surgery Unit. In 2012, she became a Flex-Ability Registered Nurse (FAN Nurse). She shares that she loves how being a FAN Nurse gives her the chance to work in and learn about many different ...
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The North Oaks Sports Medicine team and North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons are pleased to announce that Jazmyn Womack of Ponchatoula High School, Kade Bleakley of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School along with Alana Chandler and Sawyer Blankenship of Springfield High School, have received 2017-18 Student-Athletes of the Year honors. Recipients were selected from all ...
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Trauma Surgeon Shahrzad Talebinejad, MD, has joined the North Oaks Medical Center Shock Trauma team. After graduating from the University of Maryland in College Park with a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Talebinejad earned a medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas in Nevis, West Indies. She then completed a general surgery residency at Ochsner Medical Center, followed by a ...
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Mark T. Anderson will succeed Shirley Hsing as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of North Oaks Health System. Anderson’s appointment follows an extensive national search for a CFO to succeed Hsing upon her retirement scheduled for Dec. 31, 2018. He will join the North Oaks team on July 16 and work closely with Hsing over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition. Anderson has three ...
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Members of the 49 th graduating class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology celebrated their accomplishments with a ceremony and reception June 28. Commencement was held in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located within North Oaks Diagnostic Center. Graduates include: (seated, from left) Ansley Jarreau of Bogalusa; Kaylee Gough of Slidell; Chelsea Rogers of Pine; Megan Jacob ...
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Revenue Management Director Michelle has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for April 2018. Michelle joined the North Oaks team 25 years ago in 1992. Over the years, she has served in several finance-oriented positions, including: Medical Office Supervisor, Senior Financial Accountant, Budget Accountant, Accounting Program Manager, Operations/Decision Support Program ...
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Pediatric Unit Staff Registered Nurse Brittany has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for March 2018. As a new graduate, Brittany was accepted to the North Oaks ACORN residency program for nurses in January 2015. During her residency, she gained experience in many areas of Women & Children's Services before accepting a full-time Staff Registered Nurse position on ...
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