News Network Posts in 2019
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Brad M. Lake, MD
About 175,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, making it the most common cancer among men other than skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. It’s a serious disease, but most men diagnosed with this cancer do not die from it. It is treatable if detected early. There are more than 2.9 million men in the United States who have been diagnosed at some ...
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Stephen Graham, MD
So you have a urology appointment coming up. Be prepared with a list of questions to make your visit smoothly. Whether you’re seeing your urologist for a regular check-up or because you have a problem, asking questions can help you both plan for a healthy future. Here are some suggestions: • When do I need a prostate exam? Your urologist will ask about family history and other risk ...
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Nanette White
1. One in six African-American men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. 2. African-American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer more than U.S. men of any other race. They are 1.7 times more likely than white men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. 3. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in African-American men. Fortunately, the ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Rehabilitation Inpatient Operations Manager Michael Williams was recently recognized by The Daily Star as a “Future 40 Under 40” professional to watch. Williams' rise through the organization has been swift. He joined North Oaks in 2007 as a Physical Therapist. In 2009, he was promoted to Physical Therapy Supervisor, and in 2010, he began supervising the Medical Center Support ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Marketing Director Shantel Johnson was recently recognized by The Daily Star as a “Future 40 Under 40” professional to watch. Johnson earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and her master’s in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans. She joined the North Oaks team as a Market Strategist/Business Development Representative in 2012, and she hasn’t ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Rehabilitation Outpatient Operations Manager Reagan Johnson was recently recognized by The Daily Star as a “Future 40 Under 40” professional to watch. Johnson joined North Oaks Rehabilitation Services in 2006 as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She became Audiology Clinical Supervisor in April 2011 and then Hammond Park Professional Building Coordinator in September 2011. She accepted ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Health & Business Analytics Director Kevin Fussell was recently recognized by The Daily Star as a “Future 40 Under 40” professional to watch. Fussell joined North Oaks in 2008 as a Programmer Analyst in Information Technology, after earning a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Southeastern Louisiana University. In his role as Programming and Reporting Supervisor, he ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Nurse Practitioner Christine "Alexis" Dominguez was recently recognized by The Daily Star as a “Future 40 Under 40” professional to watch. Dominguez joined the North Oaks team in 2011 as a Staff Registered Nurse and has been a Family Nurse Practitioner with North Oaks Family Medicine in Hammond since 2015. She has served on several committees targeted at helping to improve ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Trauma Program Manager Tyler Brignac was recently recognized by The Daily Star as a “Future 40 Under 40” professional to watch. Brignac joined North Oaks Health System as Trauma Performance Improvement/Outreach Coordinator in April 2015. He was promoted to North Oaks Trauma Program Manager in May 2016. In this capacity, he is directly responsible for the administration of North Oaks ...
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Brad M. Lake, MD
If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, what are your treatment options? Dr. Brad Lake talks about next steps and various forms of managing this cancer. Is it time for a prostate exam? Visit www.northoaks.org/prostate to request an appointment with our board-certified urologists or to learn more.
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Stephen M. Graham, MD
Are you wondering whether you may have prostate cancer? Dr. Stephen Graham shares some of the symptoms that patients with this cancer may experience. Is it time for a prostate exam? Visit www.northoaks.org/prostate to request an appointment with our board-certified urologists or to learn more.
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Stephen M. Graham, MD
Are you at risk of prostate cancer? Learn about the risk factors from Dr. Stephen Graham. Is it time for a prostate exam? Visit www.northoaks.org/prostate to request an appointment with our board-certified urologists or to learn more.
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Stephen Graham, MD and Brad Lake, MD
One in nine men will become prostate cancer patients. Drs. Stephen Graham and Brad Lake discuss symptoms, diagnoses, treatment and other issues facing these men. Is it time for a prostate exam? Visit www.northoaks.org/prostate to request an appointment with our board-certified urologists or to learn more.
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Melanie Zaffuto
Nutritional Services Secretary Crystal has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for March 2019. Crystal joined the North Oaks Nutritional Services team as Secretary in September 2000. To Crystal, her co-workers are like family. “I love using my organizational skills to help our team provide a high level of service to our patients," shares Crystal. Crystal ...
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Nanette White
In this podcast, Dr. Farhan Siddiqui shares tips on how to keep your family safe during summertime swimming.
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Melanie Zaffuto
On average, a total of 24 children, age 14 and younger, lose their lives to drowning in Louisiana each year. Of the 24 total children, fifteen are between the ages of 1 and 4. This is one of the highest rates in the US. In this Tangi 96.5 FM "North Oaks Health Notes" segment, host Johnny Chauvin and Dr. Farhan Siddiqui of North Oaks Primary Care in Hammond explain how we all can ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Since 2018, the Level II Trauma Center at North Oaks Medical Center has treated nearly 600 patients with injuries related to falling. Falls are the leading causes of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people, age 65 and older. In this Tangi 96.5 FM "Health Notes" segment with host Johnny Chauvin, Tyler Brignac and Jodi Gennusa with North Oaks’ Trauma Program share tips for ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Manager Ashley Acosta-Chanove was recently recognized by The Daily Star as a “Future 40 Under 40” professional to watch. Acosta-Chanove joined North Oaks as the Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Manager in September 2014. As such, she helps to ensure the safety and effectiveness of prescription medications. She works closely with case managers and the nursing team to ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Telemetry Unit Staff Registered Nurse Amanda has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for March 2019. In 2015, Amanda began working on the Telemetry Unit as a Staff Registered Nurse. She’s also a Relief Charge Nurse and helps to mentor, train and recruit new nurses, in addition to chairing the Telemetry North Unit Based Council and belonging to Nursing Shared ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse Alan has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for February 2019. In 2015, Alan joined the Emergency Department (ED) as a Patient Care Tech, becoming a staff registered nurse in 2016. With a zeal for continuous learning, Alan serves on the hospital's Nursing Shared Governance Informatics Council and co-chairs the ED's ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Health System President/CEO Michele Sutton recently recognized Digital Media & Production Specialist DJ Miller with an Extraordinary Story Award for his compassion and courtesy shown to our patients and visitors. From left: Digital Media & Production Specialist DJ Miller and President/CEO Michele Sutton. The following submission was provided by North Oaks Communications Manager ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Medication management is important for keeping many health conditions in check. For those with diabetes, it can be especially crucial. Learn helpful strategies for medication management at a free group meeting, sponsored by North Oaks Diabetes Education, Tuesday, June 4. The meeting will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center’s Meeting Room C, located within ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the newest addition to North Oaks Health System’s arsenal of high-performance, clinically proven breast cancer detection tools. When the health system launches 3D mammography digital breast exams this month at North Oaks Diagnostic Center in Hammond, it will become the first facility in Louisiana to do so with ProFound AI™ , the most advanced, ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has reverified North Oaks Medical Center as a Level II Trauma Center through February 2022 following an intense on-site evaluation earlier this year. North Oaks Medical Center first earned ACS verification as a Level II Trauma Center in 2016. ACS conducts a reverification survey every three years. Since becoming a trauma center in 2016, North Oaks has cared ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers have joined North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Chloe Stokes, Austin Granier, Haleigh Pourciau and Brock Bankston as the 2019 “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, March and ...
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