(985) 345-2700
Search

To reach the North Oaks spokesperson, call (985) 345-2700.

News Network | In The News

340 results found. Viewing page 13 of 14. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14   Next

  • Sipping Sabotage

    What you’re sipping may be sabotaging your efforts to maintain a healthy weight. The extra calories and additives in zero- to high-calorie sodas, flavored waters and sports and energy drinks could be doing you more harm than good. Understanding what’s in your drink will help you make ... Continue reading

  • Extra Pounds Weigh Heavy on Those with Joint Pain

    When weight presses on a joint, it stresses the joint and leads to wear and tear. The weight-bearing joints—knees, hips and ankles—are most at risk. For every pound of excess weight carried, 4 pounds of extra pressure is applied to the knees. This means that if you are 10 pounds ... Continue reading

  • Explore Health Care Careers with North Oaks Health System

    North Oaks Health System and the Boy Scouts of America are offering students, ages 14-20, with an interest in health care as a career, the opportunity to join Medical Explorers Post 940. Post 940 enables high school and college students to “explore” at a career fair where many types of ... Continue reading

  • Cardiologist Nik Abraham, MD, Joins North Oaks Physician Group

    Picturing himself in his patient’s shoes gives Cardiologist Niksad “Nik” Abraham, MD, perspective on how to treat them. “I make it my priority to help patients fully understand their disease while guiding them through the course of their treatment,” he explains. Dr. ... Continue reading

  • This October, Make A Promise To Have Your Annual Mammogram

    You promise to be there for your loved ones. North Oaks helps you keep that promise. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, North Oaks reminds women ages 40 and above to talk to their doctor about having an annual mammogram. During October, North Oaks is offering digital screening mammograms* at ... Continue reading

  • North Oaks Event Honors Hospice Patients

    Sharing a common bond in love and loss is part of the responsibility of North Oaks Hospice, patients’ family members and friends were told during a Memorial Service Saturday to honor those who have passed away this year. The Memorial Service is a component of the North Oaks Bereavement ... Continue reading

  • North Oaks Medical Center Department of Laboratories Earns Accreditations for Quality

    The Department of Laboratories at North Oaks Medical Center recently earned accreditation renewals following on-site surveys from AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The Laboratory’s Blood Bank has been AABB-accredited since 1974 and is ... Continue reading

  • Occupational Therapist Amanda Receives Extraordinary Story Award

    North Oaks Health System President/CEO James E. Cathey Jr. has selected Occupational Therapist Amanda to receive the Extraordinary Story Award for a recent act of compassion. A patient was transferred from another hospital to North Oaks Medical Center without personal belongings. When Molina became ... Continue reading

  • The Trouble With Gluten

    Walking through the supermarket aisles, you may have noticed an increasing number of products labeled “gluten-free.” What is gluten and why would you want to cut it out of your diet? “Gluten is a protein found in cereal grains, especially wheat, that gives dough its elastic ... Continue reading

  • I Hated My Guts. Literally.

    For as long as I can remember, I dealt with the symptoms of gluten intolerance. The signs were all there: lack of energy, mental fogginess, acne, headaches and unrelenting gut issues. I didn’t feel great and couldn’t figure out why. I wrote off some of my problems to hormonal changes and ... Continue reading

  • When Sugar is Not So Sweet

    Whether you were born with diabetes or recently diagnosed, the North Oaks Diabetes Education program can help you manage your disease and change your life. Your physician can refer you to the program, and many insurance plans (including Medicare) help cover the cost of diabetes education. For ... Continue reading

  • What You Should Know About Osteoporosis

    What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become thinner and more likely to break. It is common in older women, but young people and men may develop osteoporosis, too. Risk Factors Age: 65 and older Menopause Small, thin-bones Family history of osteoporosis Calcium and ... Continue reading

  • Operation Joint Camp

    Operation Joint Camp at North Oaks Medical Center is helping patients plan for a speedy recovery from joint replacement surgery. The program is designed to fully prepare patients for surgery and recovery by working closely with medical professionals to learn what to expect before, during and after ... Continue reading

  • Helping Hands

    We use our hands every day without any thought... to write, drive, work and care for our families. Our hands can, however, become a source of discomfort when tingling, numbness, or even pain, make these simple tasks difficult. These can be signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, one of the most common hand ... Continue reading

  • Safety and Education Keep Student-Athletes in the Game

    With spring sports in full swing and summer practices right around the corner, let the North Oaks Sports Medicine Program help prepare your athlete to stay in the game! Student-athletes have special health care and educational needs. Caring for their growing bodies and knowing how to participate ... Continue reading

  • Non-Surgical Relief of Back and Neck Pain

    It is estimated that back and neck pain affects 80 percent of the population at some point in their lives. But there’s hope for back pain sufferers— non–surgical remedies can help even those with long–standing, chronic problems, and they’re available at North Oaks. ... Continue reading

  • Loved Ones of Hospice Patients Trim Memory Tree

    North Oaks Hospice held its 20th annual Hospice Memory Tree gathering on Thurs., Dec. 6 in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center in Hammond. The Memory Tree event is attended by family members and caregivers of former patients as part of North Oaks Hospice’s Bereavement Program. Family ... Continue reading

  • Innovation at North Oaks is Taking Your Health Care in a New Direction

    X-LIF eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion X-LIF is a minimally invasive surgical procedure developed for spine surgery patients to decrease the amount of muscle involvement in incisions and assist in quicker recovery time. North Oaks Neurosurgeon David L Masel, MD uses X-ray guidance to perform this ... Continue reading

  • Felix L Torres, MD, Internal Medicine

    Felix L. Torres, experienced internist, specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions and diseases in adults. A resident of Louisiana since 1994, Dr. Torres is a native of Puerto Rico and earned his medical degree from the Universidad Central Del Este in San Pedro de ... Continue reading

  • How to Protect Your Bones: Getting Your Daily Dose of D

    Many people are taking precautions to prevent skin cancer by staying out of the sun, covering up with clothing and using either sunscreen or sunblock to protect their skin. But the sun’s rays also are used by the skin to produce Vitamin D, which is essential to developing and maintaining ... Continue reading

  • Prostate Cancer

    Lifestyle and Diet May Help Protect You Although there’s no sure way to prevent prostate cancer, you can make diet and lifestyle choices that may improve your odds of beating the disease. While any man can get cancer in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland, it’s more common in older ... Continue reading

  • Walk-In Clinic or Emergency Room

    From minor car accidents to major illnesses like heart attacks, unexpected health emergencies can be stressful and overwhelming. The first step in getting on the road to recovery is to decide whether to head to the Emergency Room (ER) or be treated at a Walk-In Clinic. North Oaks’ Emergency ... Continue reading

  • Botox©: More than Just a Temporary Wrinkle Fix at North Oaks Neurology Clinic

    In addition to smoothing out wrinkles, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botulinum Toxin injections, more commonly referred to as “Botox, ” as a treatment for some neurological conditions, including strokes, cerebral palsy, cervical dystonia and, most recently, chronic ... Continue reading

  • How to Remain Up-to-Date with Adult Vaccinations

    You are never too old to get immunized! In an effort to help prevent illness, it is very important that adults remember to get vaccinated as needed. Getting immunized is a life-long job that should not be ignored. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some adults ... Continue reading

  • Living a Life Less Salty

    Americans consume 50% more sodium than recommended. High sodium consumption raises blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke–the nation’s first and third leading causes of death. Most Americans eat more than double the amount of salt recommended by experts. ... Continue reading
340 results found. Viewing page 13 of 14. Go to page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14   Next