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              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Awards 2014-2015 Student Athletes of the Year

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                June 10, 2015
                • In The News
                The votes are in, and the North Oaks Sports Medicine team and North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons have named the 2014-15 “Student-Athletes of the Year.” The qualifying student-athletes who scored the most points in an online poll to earn the honor (percentage of votes ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Recognizes April Student-Athletes

                Posted By Nanette White
                June 8, 2015
                • In The News
                North Oaks Sports Medicine athletic trainers teamed up with North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Hunter Stanley, Kayla Sanchez, Kyle Baudoin and Jessica Gregoire as Student-Athletes of the Month for April. Hunter Stanley is a junior at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High ... Continue reading
              • Telemetry Unit West and Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Unit Manager Britanie, RN, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                June 3, 2015
                • In The News
                Telemetry Unit West and Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Unit Manager Britanie, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Nurse Excellence Award. Britanie earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Miss. She joined the North Oaks team in February 2007 as ... Continue reading
              • Case Management Assistant Linda Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                May 21, 2015
                • In The News
                Case Management Program Assistant Linda has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for April 2015. Linda joined the North Oaks team in June 2006 as a Case Management Secretary. She was promoted to her current position in July 2012. “Linda provides ... Continue reading
              • 2014-2015 North Oaks Student-Athlete of the Year Winners!

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                May 13, 2015
                • In The News
                The votes are in! North Oaks Sports Medicine is honored to announce the following student-athletes as the 2014-2015 North Oaks Student-Athletes of the Year. These students were chosen based on excellence in athletic competition, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher, being active in school and community ... Continue reading
              • Surgical Assistant/Radiologic Technologist Carroll Jo of North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                May 4, 2015
                • In The News
                Surgical Assistant/Radiologic Technologist Carroll Jo of North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for March 2015. Carroll Jo joined the North Oaks team in November 2011 in her current position. She graduated from Lallie ... Continue reading
              • Telemetry West Charge Nurse Jennifer, RN, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                May 4, 2015
                • In The News
                Telemetry West Charge Nurse Jennifer, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Jennifer joined the North Oaks team in May 2008 as a Licensed Practical Nurse and accepted her current position in May 2014. “Jennifer is a positive role model for our ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Recognizes March Student-Athletes

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                April 8, 2015
                • In The News
                North Oaks Sports Medicine athletic trainers teamed up with North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Gabe Garcia, Taylor Kinnison, William Rogers and Nicole Colclough as Student-Athletes of the Month for March. Gabe Garcia is a senior at Ponchatoula High School. He has played the ... Continue reading
              • Environmental Services Supervisor Edward Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                April 1, 2015
                • In The News
                Environmental Services Supervisor Edward has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for February 2015. Edward joined the North Oaks team in 2004 as a Housekeeper and accepted his current position in 2012. He attended Southwest Community College in Summit, Miss. ... Continue reading
              • Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse Travis, RN, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                April 1, 2015
                • In The News
                Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse Travis, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Travis joined the North Oaks team in May 2009 as a Nurse Tech and accepted his current position in October 2013. Travis earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from ... Continue reading
              • ER Charge Nurse Gabe Helps Grieving Family

                March 31, 2015
                • In The News
                The following story was submitted by Pastoral Care Director Keith Kincaid. Charge Nurse Gabe and other Emergency Department staff members provided extraordinary care for a family in need of spiritual support. A deceased patient’s adult children were traveling great distances to see her after ... Continue reading
              • What Does It Mean To Be Healthy?

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                March 23, 2015
                • In The News
                These days, our world is full of many things that claim to make us healthy. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and confused by gluten-free grocery sections, intense exercise training methods, unrealistic Instagram photos and restaurants catering to different eating styles. With such an array of ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Recognizes February Student-Athletes

                Posted By Nanette White
                March 13, 2015
                • In The News
                North Oaks Sports Medicine athletic trainers teamed up with North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Wayne Dowdy, Bre’Ashlee Jones, Sarah Novak and Justin Thompson as Student-Athletes of the Month for February. Wayne Dowdy is a junior at Hammond High Magnet School. He is a ... Continue reading
              • Ideal Protein Registered Dietitian Rebecca Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                February 25, 2015
                • In The News
                Ideal Protein Registered Dietitian Rebecca has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for January 2015. Rebecca joined the North Oaks team in 2013 in her current position. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Louisiana State University ... Continue reading
              • Physical Therapist's Selfless Act of Kindness Helps Keep Patient Warm in Winter

                February 23, 2015
                • In The News
                The following submission was provided by Jessica of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. While caring for a patient recently, Physical Therapist Allison learned in the course of their conversation that she was in need of winter clothes and shoes. Known for her big heart, Allison responded to her ... Continue reading
              • Telemetry Unit North Charge Nurse Rivers, RN, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                February 18, 2015
                • In The News
                Telemetry Unit North Charge Nurse Rivers, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Rivers joined the North Oaks team in September 2012 as a staff nurse on the Telemetry Unit and accepted her current position in November 2014. She earned a bachelor’s degree ... Continue reading
              • Pediatric Unit Staff Nurse Rebecca, RN, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                February 18, 2015
                • In The News
                Pediatric Unit Staff Nurse Rebecca, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Rebecca joined the North Oaks team in July 2002 as a Rehab Technician. She accepted her current position in December 2010 and serves as a member of the Shared Governance Coordinating ... Continue reading
              • Physical Therapist Lauren Receives Extraordinary Story Honor

                February 18, 2015
                • In The News
                The following story was submitted by Rehabilitation Inpatient Operations Manager Michael. “On Oct. 2, Physical Therapist Lauren was visiting the Fountain Café at North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital and was witnessed performing a lifesaving measure on a visitor. As the visitor passed ... Continue reading
              • Well Baby Nursery Certified Nursing Assistant Cynthia Named Employee of the Month

                Posted By Nanette White
                February 10, 2015
                • In The News
                Well Baby Nursery Certified Nursing Assistant Cynthia has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for December 2014. Cynthia joined the North Oaks team in 2008 as a nursing assistant on the OB/GYN Unit and accepted her current position in 2009. She attended ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Honors January Student-Athletes

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                February 9, 2015
                • In The News
                The North Oaks Sports Medicine staff and North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons have selected Li'Neshon Legard, Thomas Shepard, Darilyn Rogers and Nikol Kalaj as January’s Student-Athletes of the Month for athletic and academic achievements. Li'Neshon Legard is a 15-year-old ... Continue reading
              • General Surgery Charge Nurse Alison, RN, Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Nanette White
                January 27, 2015
                • In The News
                General Surgery Charge Nurse Alison, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Alison joined the North Oaks team in November 2007 as a Nurse Tech and became a Staff Nurse on the Surgery Unit in 2008. She accepted the Charge Nurse position in February 2014. She ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Recognizes December Student-Athletes

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                January 7, 2015
                • In The News
                North Oaks Sports Medicine athletic trainers teamed up with North Oaks Physician Group orthopedic surgeons to select Brooklyn Giovingo, Richard Henry, Donovan Thibodeaux and Emily Waddell as Student-Athletes of the Month for December. Brooklyn Giovingo is a freshman at Walker High School. She is a ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Welcomes Baby New Year 2015

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                January 2, 2015
                • In The News
                Brae’lynn Williams was the first baby born at North Oaks Medical Center in 2015. The baby girl was born to Brook Williams of Hammond on Jan. 1 at 7:13 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz., measured 19 inches long and was delivered by Dr. Brian Ashford of North Oaks Obstetrics & Gynecology. ... Continue reading
              • Loved Ones of North Oaks Hospice Patients Decorate Memory Tree

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                December 10, 2014
                • In The News
                North Oaks Hospice held its 22nd annual Hospice Memory Tree gathering on Thurs., Dec. 4 in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center in Hammond. The Memory Tree event is hosted for family members and caregivers of former patients as part of the North Oaks Hospice Bereavement Program. Guests are ... Continue reading
              • Dr. Jay Smith Honored as North Oaks Physician of the Year for 2014

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                December 7, 2014
                • In The News
                Jay Smith, MD, has received the 2014 North Oaks Health System Physician of the Year Award for exceptional service to others, leadership, performance excellence and his dedication to the community. Smith is North Oaks Medical Center’s Emergency Services Medical Director and a 24-year veteran of ... Continue reading
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