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              • Clinical Pharmacist Whitney Receives Employee of the Month Award for April 2019

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 28, 2019
                • In The News
                Clinical Pharmacist Whitney has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for April 2019. As one of 133 pharmacists in Louisiana board-certified as a pharmacotherapy specialist, Whitney is highly skilled in the treatment of disease with medications. She joined North Oaks as a ... Continue reading
              • When Should Men See a Urologist?

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 11, 2019
                • In The News
                June is Men's Health Month -- a time to bring awareness to the challenges men face in life to build a stronger tomorrow. On average, men have shorter life spans than women, while women are more likely to visit their doctor regularly. In this segment of Tangi 96.5 FM's "Health ... Continue reading
              • Michael Williams Recognized as "Future 40 Under 40" Professional to Watch

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 29, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Shantel Johnson Recognized as "Future 40 Under 40" Professional to Watch

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 29, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Reagan Johnson Recognized as "Future 40 Under 40" Professional to Watch

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 29, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Kevin Fussell Recognized as "Future 40 Under 40" Professional to Watch

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 29, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Nurse Practitioner Christine "Alexis" Dominguez Honored as "Future 40 Under 40" Professional to Watch

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 29, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Tyler Brignac Recognized as "Future 40 Under 40" Professional to Watch

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 29, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Nutritional Services Secretary Crystal Recognized as North Oaks Health System's Employee of the Month for March 2019

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 28, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Ashley Acosta-Chanove Recognized as "Future 40 Under 40" Professional to Watch

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 28, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Telemetry Unit Staff RN Amanda Receives North Oaks Health System's Nurse Excellence Award for March 2019

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 28, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Emergency Department Staff RN Alan Recognized as North Oaks Health System's Nurse Excellence for February 2019

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 28, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Digital Media & Production Specialist DJ Miller Honored for Courtesy and Compassion

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 24, 2019
                • In The News
                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 ... Continue reading
              • Emergency Services Director Honored as 2018 Leader of the Year for North Oaks Health System

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 14, 2019
                • In The News
                Emergency Services Director Eric has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Year Award for 2018. Eric joined the North Oaks team as Emergency Services Director in 2016. Planning to be a Physical Therapist, Eric earned a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Exercise Science ... Continue reading
              • Nurse Navigator Elizabeth Honored as Nurse Excellence for January 2019

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 13, 2019
                • In The News
                Nurse Navigator Elizabeth has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for January 2019. "Every day is filled with opportunities to touch someone's life," shares Elizabeth. Elizabeth began working at North Oaks in 2014 as an Interventional Radiology Nurse with more ... Continue reading
              • SICU Charge Nurse Kassie Honored as Nurse of the Year for 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 13, 2019
                • In The News
                SICU Charge Nurse Kassie has received North Oaks Health System's Nurse Excellence of the Year Award for 2018. Kassie joined the North Oaks team in 2010 as a Staff Registered Nurse (RN) on the Telemetry Unit. In 2012, she transferred to Surgical Services as a Staff RN for the newly created ... Continue reading
              • Trauma Program Assistant Kathy Named Employee of the Month for February 2019

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 3, 2019
                • In The News
                Trauma Program Assistant Kathy has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for February 2019. After 19 years of working in the medical field in Kentucky, Kathy and her family moved to Louisiana in 2015. That same year, Kathy joined North Oaks as Trauma Program Assistant. A ... Continue reading
              • WOC Team Leader Deborah Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 30, 2019
                • In The News
                WOC Team Leader Deborah has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for December 2018. "I feel called to help others," shares Deborah. In August 2000, Deborah began working at North Oaks as a Staff Registered Nurse on the Intermediate Care Unit for a brief stint before ... Continue reading
              • Executive Assistant Ruth Recognized as Employee of the Year

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 22, 2019
                • In The News
                Executive Assistant Ruth has received North Oaks Health System's Employee of the Year Award for 2018. Ruth joined the North Oaks Rehabilitation Services team in 2007 as a Program Assistant. Over the next seven years she served the health system in a variety of roles, including Accounts Payable ... Continue reading
              • Medical Professionals Recognized for Lifesaving Actions

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 10, 2019
                • In The News
                North Oaks Health System President/CEO Michele Sutton recently presented Clinic LPN Anna Sellers and Dr. Hugo Valdes of North Oaks Family Medicine in Hammond with Extraordinary Story Awards for the lifesaving care they gave to one of their patients. From left are: Vice President of Clinics Kanna ... Continue reading
              • Market Strategist/Business Development Representative Tiffany Named Employee of the Month for January 2019

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 10, 2019
                • In The News
                Market Strategist/Business Development Representative Tiffany has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for January 2019. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 48.0px; text-indent: -24.0px; font: 16.0px Times} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.7px 48.0px; text-indent: -24.0px; font: ... Continue reading
              • Patient Education Coordinator Heidi Receives North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for November 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                March 28, 2019
                • In The News
                Patient Education Coordinator Heidi has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for December 2018. Heidi worked as a Nurse Tech in Women’s Services from 2008 to 2010. She returned to North Oaks in 2016 as Patient Education Coordinator. "Making a difference daily is my ... Continue reading
              • Kick Chronic Pain Goodbye with COOLIEF*

                Posted By Kay Kearney
                March 7, 2019
                • In The News
                Chronic hip and knee pain is one of the most common ailments of advanced age. Chronic pain doesn’t have to be met with surgery or medication. Patients deserve an option that’s minimally invasive, effective, and offers a short recovery. COOLIEF* Cooled Radiofrequency (RF) Treatment is now ... Continue reading
              • Executive Assistant Ruth Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                February 28, 2019
                • In The News
                Executive Assistant Ruth has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month award for December 2018. Ruth joined the North Oaks Rehabilitation Services team in 2007 as a Program Assistant. Over the next seven years she served the health system in a variety of roles, including Accounts ... Continue reading
              • Stay Healthy with North Oaks Primary Care - Hammond

                Posted By Ashley Miller
                February 28, 2019
                • In The News
                When you and your loved ones are healthy, you can really enjoy life. North Oaks Primary Care – Hammond can help you do just that. We offer preventive screenings and well visits to help keep you healthy and personalized treatment if you are sick. For more serious and long-term illnesses, we ... Continue reading
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