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              • North Oaks Health System Names ENT Jacques Peltier, MD, Physician of the Year

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 4, 2016
                • In The News
                Expressing genuine care for all of his patients and taking time to make sure they understand their diagnosis and recommended treatment are among accolades received by Otolaryngologist Jacques Peltier, MD —North Oaks Health System’s Physician of the Year for 2015. The Medical Executive ... Continue reading
              • Certified Engineer Specialist Jimmy Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                December 31, 2015
                • In The News
                Certified Engineer Specialist Jimmy has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for November 2015. “ Maintaining our equipment in working order is how I help to keep our patients and their families comfortable and safe, ” Jimmy shares. Jimmy joined the North ... Continue reading
              • Unique Christmas Tree Memorializes Loved Ones

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                December 29, 2015
                • In The News
                In keeping with a 23-year tradition, a special Christmas tree will stand tall in the lobby of the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center on the North Oaks Medical Center campus through Jan. 6, 2016. From each sturdy branch hangs an ornament selected and placed with care by the loved ones of a North ... Continue reading
              • Medical Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse Whitney Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                December 29, 2015
                • In The News
                Medical Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse Whitney has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. "To me, emotionally supporting our patients is as important as the physical care we give them," explains Whitney. She started her North Oaks career nine years ago as ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Student-Athletes of the Month for November Announced

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                December 21, 2015
                • In The News
                North Oaks Sports Medicine and North Oaks Physician Group’s orthopaedic surgeons have selected Lydia Pevey of Ponchatoula High School, Joshua Ethan Wallace of Loranger High School, Lacy Loupe of Maurepas High School and Reeves Blankenship of Springfield High School as “Student-Athletes ... Continue reading
              • Annual Event Reunites Graduates of North Oaks Medical Center's NICU

                Posted By Nanette White
                December 16, 2015
                • In The News
                When Brittany Carey’s baby was born weighing 1 pound, 7 ounces, she knew she wouldn’t be able to bring him home from North Oaks Medical Center for a while. But she never imagined that it would be 98 days before he would be released from the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ... Continue reading
              • Market Strategist/Business Development Representative Ashley Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                December 16, 2015
                • In The News
                Ashley, a Market Strategist/Business Development Representative, has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for October 2015. "I really enjoy finding creative and effective ways to share our success stories," Ashley shares. Ashley joined North Oaks in 2014 in her ... Continue reading
              • Case Management Supervisor Bonnie Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 27, 2015
                • In The News
                Case Management Supervisor Bonnie has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. "Taking time to understand my patient's point of view helps us set realistic health care goals together," shares Bonnie. Bonnie launched her North Oaks career 27 years ago in ... Continue reading
              • Nearly 400 "Play It Safe"

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 24, 2015
                • In The News
                Hundreds of local children and their families combined education with games, refreshments at “Play It Safe.” The inaugural event was sponsored by North Oaks Health System and 30 community partners on October 24 in Historic Downtown Hammond’s Cate Square. “We welcome ... Continue reading
              • Charge Nurse Adria Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 24, 2015
                • In The News
                Medicine Unit Charge Nurse Adria has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. "Making my patients feel welcome and valued is important to me," Adria shares. Adria has worked at North Oaks for 8 years. In 2007, she joined our team as a Telemetry Unit Staff ... Continue reading
              • Charge Nurse Jesse Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                November 23, 2015
                • In The News
                Medicine Unit Charge Nurse Jesse has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. “A smile can make a huge difference in your outlook,” Jesse explains. In February 2012, Jesse joined the Medicine Unit team as a Staff Nurse. In May 2015, he was promoted to ... Continue reading
              • E-Cigarettes: What You Should Know

                November 16, 2015
                • In The News
                Vapor stores are popping up left and right, and advertisements for e-cigarettes are on the rise. Touted as an alternative to traditional tobacco products, these devices are quickly becoming popular, especially with young adults. What Are E-Cigarettes? Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs or e-cigarettes), ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Student-Athletes of the Month for October Announced

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 10, 2015
                • In The News
                North Oaks Sports Medicine and North Oaks Physician Group’s orthopaedic surgeons have selected Valerie Nguyen of Hammond High Magnet School, Logan Thompson of St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School, Hannah Vicknair of Albany High School and Evan Bergeron of Walker High School as ... Continue reading
              • Dale, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 9, 2015
                • In The News
                Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Dale has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. “My job is not a job to me. It's a calling and a mission," Dale explains. He is an alumnus of both Southeastern Louisiana University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Speech Pathologist Robin Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                November 5, 2015
                • In The News
                Robin, a Speech Pathologist and Quality Assessment Liaison for Rehabilitation Services, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for September 2015. "Seeing patients make progress gives me purpose," Robin shares. Robin joined North Oaks in 2003 as a ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Student-Athletes of the Month for September Announced

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                October 16, 2015
                • In The News
                The North Oaks Sports Medicine team has selected Emily Waddell and Jeb Kraft of Ponchatoula High School, Ashlyn Donaldson of Walker High School and Keenan Austin of Springfield High School as “Student-Athletes of the Month” for September 2015. With a 3.78 GPA, Ponchatoula High School ... Continue reading
              • Education Assistant Mary Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                September 22, 2015
                • In The News
                North Oaks Education Assistant Mary has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for August 2015. Mary joined the North Oaks team in March 2014 in her current role. She earned an associate’s degree in Business Administration from Delgado Community College in ... Continue reading
              • Memorial Service Vital Component of North Oaks Hospice Bereavement Program

                Posted By Nanette White
                September 14, 2015
                • In The News
                After his high school sweetheart and wife of almost 56 years was afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, Joseph Bosch turned to North Oaks Hospice for encouragement and guidance. On Saturday, Aug. 15, his wife Mary, who passed away in April, was one of 120 former Hospice patients recognized during ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Physician Group Coding Supervisor Cindy Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                August 24, 2015
                • In The News
                North Oaks Physician Group Coding Supervisor Cindy has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for July 2015. Cindy joined theNorth Oaks team in February 2011 as Clinic Coder. She accepted her current position in November 2014. She is a graduate of Oak Forest ... Continue reading
              • Information Technology EMR Analyst Colby, RN, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                August 13, 2015
                • In The News
                Information Technology EMR Analyst Colby, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Colby earned his bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University. He joined the North Oaks team in January 2006 as Nurse Tech on the Telemetry Unit and ... Continue reading
              • Clinical Pharmacy Manager Jamie Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                July 28, 2015
                • In The News
                Clinical Pharmacy Manager Jamie has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for June 2015. Jamie joined theNorth Oaks team in March 2002 in her current position. She is a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe (now University of Louisiana at Monroe) ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology Honors 45th Graduating Class

                Posted By Nanette White
                July 15, 2015
                • In The News
                Graduates of the forty-fifth class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology were encouraged to always show compassion for their patients during a ceremony July 7 in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located on the North Oaks Medical Center campus. The nine graduates include: Rocky J. ... Continue reading
              • Medical Office Specialist Vickie Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                June 23, 2015
                • In The News
                Medical Office Specialist Vickie has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for May 2015. Vickie joined the North Oaks team in March 2007 in her current position. “Vickie is an extraordinary employee. She is the personification of customer service to our ... Continue reading
              • Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse Robin, RN, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                June 23, 2015
                • In The News
                Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse Robin, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Robin earned her associate degree in Nursing from Mobile Infirmary at Mobile College, now University of Mobile, in Alabama. She joined the North Oaks team in February 1989 as an ICU ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Dietetic Internship Program Graduates 22nd Class

                Posted By Nanette White
                June 22, 2015
                • In The News
                A dietitian’s career is “exciting, challenging, rewarding and relevant,” according to keynote speaker Susan Millet at the 22nd annual Commencement Ceremony for the North Oaks Dietetic Internship Program on June 4 at the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center in Hammond. The program ... Continue reading
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