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Melanie Zaffuto
Operational Strategist Karin has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for September 2019. From 1992 to 2000, Karin worked as an Attendant for North Oaks' childcare center. In 2001, she returned as a Marketing Strategist after earning a bachelor's degree in ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Same Day Surgery Charge Nurse Alexis has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for August 2019. Alexis joined Same Day Surgery in 2014 as a Staff Registered Nurse. In 2016, she was promoted to Charge Nurse. “I approach each day with a positive attitude, open mind and ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Antibiotics Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24, 2019. Learn when antibiotics are needed and when they’re not in this segment of Tangi 96.5 FM's "North Oaks Health Notes" with Clinical Pharmacy Manager Jamie Covington and host Johnny Chauvin.
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Melanie Zaffuto
Security Officer Michael has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for August 2019. Michael became a North Oaks Security Officer in 2014. After graduating from Independence High School, Michael joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served for 4 years. “I love to ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
As a Level II Trauma Center, North Oaks Medical Center is joining with community partners to host two special events on Oct. 19 – namely Play It Safe and Operation Life 5K. Both events support the Trauma Center’s mission to promote and deliver the highest level of trauma care, and ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about the importance of finding breast cancer early at its most treatable stages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Control X-ray Technologist Jason has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for July 2019. Jason joined the Diagnostics team in 1998 as a Radiology Assistant. He became a Control X-ray Technologist on the night shift in 2000. He moved to days in 2003. ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
System Financial Services Director Lynn has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Quarter Award for the second quarter of 2019. In 2018, Lynn joined North Oaks as System Financial Services Director. She brought nearly 30 years of leadership experience with her—six of which were ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Rehabilitation Services Speech Pathologist/Quality Assessment Liaison has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for June 2019. Robin joined Rehabilitation Services in 2003 as a Speech Pathologist and added the role of Quality Assessment Liaison in 2012. "Every day is ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Technical Services Director Doug has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Quarter Award for the first quarter of 2019. In 1995, Doug joined the North Oaks Information Technology team as a Programmer/Analyst. He was promoted to Applications Manager in 2001 and accepted his current ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse Jamie has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for July 2019. Jamie joined the Telemetry team in 2011 as a Registered Nurse and was promoted to Charge Nurse in 2014. The impact a great nurse can have on patients was impressed upon her by her own ...
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Michele K. Sutton, FACHE
Dear North Oaks Family, It is with deep sorrow that I share with you the sudden passing this past Saturday, Sept. 28 of Dr. Bob Barsley, a member of our Board of Commissioners. Dr. Barsley was born and raised in the Hammond/Ponchatoula area and was deeply committed throughout his life and ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Clinical Practice Facilitator Laura has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for June 2019. In 2008, Laura joined the Operating Room as a Circulator. She became a Clinical Practice Facilitator specializing in education related to the care of patients before and after surgery ...
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Laura Hanzo
Seventy-four former patients were remembered at the Annual North Oaks Hospice Memorial Service Saturday, Aug. 24, in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center on the North Oaks Medical Center campus. The memorial service is a component of the North Oaks Hospice Bereavement Program, which provides ...
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September is National Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. This is the perfect time for women to schedule their well-woman exams and determine if they—or someone they love—are due for an important preventive health screening. Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer ranks fifth in cancer ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Unit Staff Registered Nurse Gayle has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for May 2019. "I'm a caregiver at heart," shares Gayle. After serving as a Staff Registered Nurse on North Oaks Medical Center’s Medicine Unit for ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Intermediate Care Unit Staff Registered Nurse Summer has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for April 2019. "Always listen with an open heart, and remember that each patient is someone's 'person,'" shares Summer. In 2015, Summer joined the Intermediate ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Louisiana has a new Child Passenger Safety Law as of Aug. 1, 2019. Is your child in the right car seat? Find out by listening to this Tangi 96.5 FM's "North Oaks Health Notes" segment with Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and Community Health Educator Maryellen Jenkins and ...
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Laura Hanzo
Effective August 1, 2019, the Louisiana Child Passenger Safety Law requires the following guidelines for properly restraining children in vehicles. Which seat is best for your child? Birth to 2 years old At least 2 years old and has outgrown the rear-facing seat by height or weight per the ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Listen to Nurse Practitioner Polly Burrall speak to childhood immunization safety, effectiveness and age recommendations in this segment of "North Oaks Health Notes" on WTGG Tangi 96.5 FM with host Johnny Chauvin.
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Nanette White
Saturday, July 13, 2019 We continue to monitor Tropical Storm Barry, and with safety as our top priority, it's business as usual. The only exception is North Oaks walk-in clinics in Hammond and Walker, and North Oaks Primary Care & After Hours Clinic in Ponchatoula are closed today. The ...
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Laura Hanzo
While making your hurricane preparations, it's important not to forget to take care of health concerns. In addition to preparing an emergency kit and evacuation plan, you should also prepare yourself and your family members by taking care of health needs in advance. Being prepared beforehand can ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Senior Accountant Tara has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for May 2019. Tara joined the North Oaks Finance team as a Labor/Cost Analyst in 2015. She was promoted to Senior Accountant for Accounts Payable and Payroll this year. Tara enjoys working with numbers and ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
The Tangipahoa Parish Council has appointed Ron Orsi, a resident of Loranger and retired businessman, to the Board of Commissioners for North Oaks Health System. North Oaks also is known as Hospital Service District No. 1 of Tangipahoa Parish. Orsi was appointed at the council’s June 10 ...
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Nanette White
Fireworks have been an annual tradition of Americans, but result in many emergency room visits each year. The best way to protect your family is to attend public firework displays, which are lighted by professionals. If planning a firework show at your home, check first to be sure it is legal in ...
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