To reach the North Oaks spokesperson, call (985) 345-2700. News Network | Community Newsletter 48 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 3, 2019 Posted By Laura Hanzo September 20, 2019 Community Newsletter Download North Oaks CommUnity Newsletter Issue 3, 2019 and read: Knee Surgery, Rehab Provide Relief for Young Mother Immunizations: Not Just For Kids North Oaks First in Louisiana to Use ProFound AI ™ to Detect Breast Cancer North Oaks Foundation Garners Widespread Support Welcome, New ... Continue reading Guard Your Skin Against Harmful Enemies Posted By Nanette White July 11, 2019 Community Newsletter Click here to download a PDF version of this article as it appeared in CommUnity. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense, and it is the most likely to show the effects of daily assault. A variety of factors — ranging from the sun and diet to a lack of sleep or stress — take ... Continue reading Survival Guide for the Dog Days of Summer Posted By Nanette White July 8, 2019 Community Newsletter With the hottest days of summer in full swing, the North Oaks Walk-In cinics team urges you to keep your family safe and healthy with the following tips: Look before you lock. High temperatures inside a closed vehicle have claimed the lives of almost 800 children nationwide since 1998, according to ... Continue reading Making Sense of Sunscreen Posted By Nanette White June 19, 2019 Community Newsletter If you’ve shopped for sunscreen lately you may have noticed that there are nearly as many different types as there are sands of grain on the beach. Because most health care providers agree that sunscreen is an important tool in reducing the risk of skin cancer and premature aging caused by the ... Continue reading Mole or Melanoma? Posted By Nanette White June 19, 2019 Community Newsletter If you have a small brown skin spot or growth, you might wonder if it’s a serious cancer or a normal mole. Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, and it most often appears as an irregular, multicolored or brownish spot that continues to increase in size. It may begin as a flat ... Continue reading What Caretakers Need to Know About Prostate Cancer Posted By Nanette White June 3, 2019 Community Newsletter Odds are that a man in your life has a one in nine chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because cancer of any kind can be a physical and emotional challenge, it’s important to be supportive and fight the disease as a team. Here are some suggestions to help you attack prostate cancer ... Continue reading Seven Tips to Keep Your Prostate Healthy Posted By Northshore Urological Associates June 3, 2019 Community Newsletter One of the most common questions urologists hear is “How can I keep my prostate healthy?” A good place to start is to maintain a balanced, healthy diet, and to stay active with regular exercise. You should also add a little sunshine to your day in order to get plenty of Vitamin D. Here ... Continue reading What You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer Posted By Brad M. Lake, MD June 3, 2019 Community Newsletter 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 ... Continue reading What Men Should Ask the Urologist About Prostate Health Posted By Stephen Graham, MD June 3, 2019 Community Newsletter 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: ... Continue reading Five Things African-Americans Should Know About Prostate Cancer Posted By Nanette White June 3, 2019 Community Newsletter 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 ... Continue reading Read CommUnity Issue 2 2019 Posted By Laura Hanzo April 19, 2019 Community Newsletter Download CommUnity Newsletter Issue 2 2019 and read: Prostate Cancer Survivor Says Make That First Appointment North Oaks Foundation Update May is Trauma Awareness Month Healthy Recipe Turkey Burger Community Education and more! Continue reading Prostate Cancer Survivor Says Make That First Appointment Posted By Nanette White April 17, 2019 Community Newsletter patient-stories A former high school shot put champ, college football player, coach and Army lieutenant, Jimmy Barrilleaux had always been strong and healthy – until a routine visit to his primary care doctor showed his PSA levels were high. A PSA test, the most common screening tool for prostate cancer, ... Continue reading The Truth About Vaping Posted By Laura Hanzo January 24, 2019 Community Newsletter Everyone is aware of the dangers of smoking. For years we have discouraged youngsters from smoking. And it’s worked. The number of middle school and high school student smokers has declined over the past decade. Then, electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, hit the market and ... Continue reading Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 1 2019 Posted By Laura Hanzo January 23, 2019 Community Newsletter Download CommUnity Newsletter Issue 1 2019 and read: Fiscal Year Ending 2018 Annual Report The Truth About Vaping Start the New Year With a New You Living Well With Diabetes Can Be Done Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading Living Well With Diabetes Can Be Done Posted By Nanette White January 22, 2019 Community Newsletter When Pat Moore was persistently exhausted, had headaches and felt nauseous, her husband urged her to see a doctor to get some relief. Mrs. Moore’s primary care doctor suspected she might have diabetes so he referred her to Dr. A. Mannan Khan of North Oaks Endocrinology Clinic in Hammond. As an ... Continue reading Keep Your Kids Safe This Halloween October 29, 2018 Community Newsletter Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. To help keep your family safe while having fun this holiday, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers the following tips: All Dressed Up: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short ... Continue reading Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 3 2018 Posted By Laura Hanzo September 28, 2018 Community Newsletter Download CommUnity Newsletter Issue 3 2018 and read: New Procedure Improves Outcomes for Stroke Victims Let's Talk About Opioids Foundations Raising Funds for Biplane Machine Healthy Recipe: Good-For-You Cornbread Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading New Procedure Improves Outcomes for Stroke Victims Posted By Laura Hanzo September 17, 2018 Community Newsletter In The News patient-stories Video Seventy-year-old Harry Glen Sterling was eating a bowl of cereal, watching the morning news when his wife Charlene noticed his lips looked funny, his left side was limp and he was slurring his words. She jumped into action, and within 10 minutes, the Kentwood Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance ... Continue reading Tennis Player 'Loves' Results of Balloon Sinuplasty™ Posted By Nanette White May 18, 2018 Community Newsletter patient-stories For years, Yvonne Downing’s tennis friends complained that she was faking an annoying clearing of her throat for her advantage. But, it wasn’t just a bad habit. It was an indicator of sinusitis, an inflammation of the cavities in the bones that surround the nose. The drip was just one of ... Continue reading Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 2 2018 Posted By Laura Hanzo April 21, 2018 Community Newsletter Download North Oaks CommUnity Issue 2 2018 and read: North Oaks Fights Heart Disease in New Ways Prediabetes - Don't Let The Name Fool You Tennis Player 'Loves' Results of Balloon Sinuplasty Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading Relief is in Sight: New Options to Help Sinus Sufferers Posted By Ashley Miller March 15, 2018 Blog Community Newsletter patient-stories Click here to download a PDF version of this article as it appeared in CommUnity. Ann McDaniel-Hall had to do something when the facial pain and excruciating headaches became unbearable. For years, she struggled with sinus problems. Although she was tired of taking antibiotics, she was reluctant to ... Continue reading Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 1 2018 Posted By Laura Hanzo January 31, 2018 Community Newsletter Download CommUnity Newsletter Issue 1 2018 and read about: FYE 2017 Annual Report Understanding Your Blood Pressure A PCP Should Be Part of Your Health Plan Healthy Recipe: Corn Chowder Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading A PCP Should Be Part of Your Health Plan Posted By Laura Hanzo January 21, 2018 Community Newsletter Karl, 51, is a husband, father and learning experience designer who takes good care of himself by working out regularly and eating healthy. He has never been hospitalized or had any type of surgery. In fact, he hadn’t even been to visit a doctor in two years. So, he was surprised to learn that ... Continue reading Are You Ready To Quit? Posted By Laura Hanzo January 19, 2018 Community Newsletter It is no secret that smoking is a hard habit to break. Although it’s hard, it is possible. Millions of people have quit successfully, and you can too! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are more former smokers today than current smokers. Nov. 16 is the ... Continue reading Read CommUnity Newsletter Third Issue 2017 Posted By Laura Hanzo October 25, 2017 Community Newsletter Download the third issue of CommUnity here and read about: Motorcycle Crash Survivor: "Don't Give Up!" Message From the CEO Bumps & Lumps in the Neck Should Be Checked Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading 48 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. Go to page 1 2 Next