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              • Human Resources Secretary Lindsay Recognized as North Oaks Health System's Employee of the Month for June 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                August 14, 2018
                • In The News
                Human Resources Secretary Lindsay has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for June 2018. In 2007, Lindsay joined North Oaks as a Day Care Attendant. Later that year until 2015, she worked in Rehabilitation Services. She started out as a Tech and progressed to Program ... Continue reading
              • Healthy Snacks for Kids

                August 6, 2018
                • In The News
                Parents and caregivers can help encourage a lifetime of healthy eating habits for the whole family by making fruits and vegetables a part of every meal, limiting snacks and controlling portion sizes. Create opportunities for good choices by following these 3 simple tips: Think: Easy Healthy snacks ... Continue reading
              • Laboratory Director Steven Honored as Leader of the Month for May 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                August 3, 2018
                • In The News
                Laboratory Director Steven has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for May 2018. Steven joined the North Oaks team as Laboratory Director in 2016. "Making sure our laboratory professionals have the resources to provide leading-edge services to our patients and ... Continue reading
              • Louisiana Hospital Association Announces Board Officers, Trustees

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 30, 2018
                • In The News
                The Louisiana Hospital Association announced its 2018-2019 Board of Trustee officers and newly-elected board members during its annual membership meeting on July 23. Michele Kidd Sutton, FACHE, president and CEO of North Oaks Health System was elected as one of three At-Large Trustees to serve a ... Continue reading
              • Cardiac Rehab RN Diana Receives North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for May 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 23, 2018
                • In The News
                Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurse Diana has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for May 2018. "I believe treating patients like family helps put them at ease," Diana shares. From 2002 to 2005, Diana worked in Cardiac Rehabilitation as a Rehab Tech and as an Exercise ... Continue reading
              • Community Partnerships Needed for "Play It Safe" and "Operation Life 5K"

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 18, 2018
                • In The News
                The North Oaks Health System team is looking for local businesses, clubs and organizations to help host the fourth annual “Play It Safe” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 6, at Cate Square in Historic Downtown Hammond. The goal of the interactive community event is to increase ... Continue reading
              • Surgery/Quality Assessment Radiology Technologist Patrick Named North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month for May 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 13, 2018
                • In The News
                Surgery/Quality Assessment Radiology Technologist Patrick has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for May 2018. Patrick joined the North Oaks Diagnostics team in July 2016 as a Radiologic Technologist. Five months later, he accepted his current position of ... Continue reading
              • Flex-Ability Registered Nurse Rachel Receives North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for April 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 13, 2018
                • In The News
                Flex-Ability Registered Nurse (FAN Nurse) Rachel has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for April 2018. Rachel joined the North Oaks team in 2008 as a Staff Registered Nurse on the Surgery Unit. In 2012, she became a Flex-Ability Registered Nurse (FAN Nurse). She shares ... Continue reading
              • Revenue Management Director Michelle Watkins Honored as North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month for April 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 28, 2018
                • In The News
                Revenue Management Director Michelle has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for April 2018. Michelle joined the North Oaks team 25 years ago in 1992. Over the years, she has served in several finance-oriented positions, including: Medical Office Supervisor, Senior ... Continue reading
              • Pediatric Unit Staff RN Brittany Receives North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for March 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 21, 2018
                • In The News
                Pediatric Unit Staff Registered Nurse Brittany has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for March 2018. As a new graduate, Brittany was accepted to the North Oaks ACORN residency program for nurses in January 2015. During her residency, she gained experience in many areas of ... Continue reading
              • Medical Assistant III Tina Recognized as North Oaks Health System's Employee of the Month for April 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 13, 2018
                • In The News
                Medical Assistant III Tina has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for April 2018. Tina worked as a Certified Medical Assistant with Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic from December 2012 to August 2017. She returned to the health system in the same position in ... Continue reading
              • Steer Clear of Sickness During Summer Travels

                June 11, 2018
                • In The News
                Whether taking a cruise or flying to an exotic location, you can be proactive to ensure a fun, relaxing trip, as well as a healthy, safe one. “No one wants to think about getting sick or hurt during a trip, but sometimes these things happen,” points out Dr. Stacy Newman of North Oaks ... Continue reading
              • Men's Health: Make the Right Call

                June 11, 2018
                • In The News
                You’ve drafted a QB for your fantasy football team, and now you’re tracking the stats, watching the rankings...all important numbers. But your most important call of the season may be to run a hitch route to your family physician. It’s no secret that men need to pay more attention ... Continue reading
              • Operating Room Assistant David Honored as North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month for March 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 7, 2018
                • In The News
                Operating Room Assistant David has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for March 2018. David joined North Oaks in 1994 as a Home Health Aide and went on to gain experience in Senior Care and Rehabilitation Services. In 2001, he accepted his current position of Operating ... Continue reading
              • Revenue Cycle Applications Manager Amanda Receives North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for March 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 5, 2018
                • In The News
                Revenue Cycle Applications Manager Amanda has received the North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for March 2018. Amanda has worked in the health care field for 21 years. Early on in her career, she joined North Oaks as Collections Coordinator. She went on to serve as Lead Revenue ... Continue reading
              • Telemetry Unit Clinical Practice Facilitator Ashley Receives North Oaks Health System's Nurse Excellence Award for February 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 5, 2018
                • In The News
                Telemetry Unit Clinical Practice Facilitator Ashley has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for February 2018. Ashley joined North Oaks in 2011 as a Nurse Tech on the Telemetry South Unit and became a Staff Registered Nurse that same year. She was promoted to Charge Nurse in ... Continue reading
              • Summertime Survival Guide: Emergency Room or Walk-in Clinic?

                June 4, 2018
                • In The News
                Unexpected health emergencies can be stressful and overwhelming. Know when to choose a Walk-In Clinic or the Emergency Room (ER). The first step in getting on the road to recovery is to decide whether to head to the ER or be treated at a Walk-In Clinic. If your condition is not life-threatening, ... Continue reading
              • Patient Access Associate Sheila Honored as North Oaks Health System's Employee of the Year for 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 4, 2018
                • In The News
                Patient Access Associate Sheila has received North Oaks Health System's Employee of the Year Award for 2017. Sheila joined the North Oaks team in 2005 in her current position of Patient Access Associate. “My goal is for our patients to feel welcome, comfortable and confident in our care. I ... Continue reading
              • Drink Up! Avoid Dehydration

                June 1, 2018
                • In The News
                As the summer heats up in South Louisiana, proper hydration while working and playing may be challenging, but it is a very important part of staying healthy. Our hot and humid weather may cause the body’s internal temperature to rise, which can result in heat exhaustion and heatstroke if not ... Continue reading
              • Employee Services Director Tracy Honored as North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Year for 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 29, 2018
                • In The News
                Employee Services Director Tracy has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Year Award for 2017. In 1995, Tracy joined the North Oaks Human Resources team as Secretary. She rose through the ranks as an Assistant, Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant over the next 5 years. ... Continue reading
              • Medical Office Specialist Laura Named North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month for February 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 22, 2018
                • In The News
                Medical Office Specialist Laura has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for February 2018. Laura joined North Oaks in 2000 as an Admissions Assistant. In 2005, she transferred to the Walk-In Clinic in Walker as an Insurance Assistant and became Clinical Supervisor in ... Continue reading
              • Ortho/Neuro Unit Staff RN Megan Receives North Oaks Health System's Nurse Excellence Award for January 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 30, 2018
                • In The News
                Ortho/Neuro Unit Staff Nurse Megan has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for January 2018. "Watching a patient improve and being a part of his or her recovery is incredibly rewarding," Megan shares. Megan joined the North Oaks team in 2010 as a Certified Nursing ... Continue reading
              • Cath Lab Manager Carolyn Honored as Leader of the Month for February 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 25, 2018
                • In The News
                Cath Lab Manager Carolyn has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for February 2018. "I put my heart into my work," Carolyn shares. Carolyn joined the North Oaks team in 1997 as a Telemetry Unit Staff Registered Nurse (RN). In 2003, she became a Radiology RN ... Continue reading
              • Patient Services Manager Cheryl Honored as Leader of the Month for January 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 4, 2018
                • In The News
                Patient Services Manager Cheryl has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for January 2018. Cheryl joined the North Oaks team in 2005 as an Infusion Therapy Staff Nurse and quickly earned the duties of Infusion Therapy Charge Nurse later that year. In 2011, she was ... Continue reading
              • Print Shop Supervisor Luke Named North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month for January 2018

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                March 21, 2018
                • In The News
                Print Shop Supervisor Luke has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for January 2018. "I support an incredible team working to improve lives, every time, with every touch," Luke shares. Luke joined the North Oaks team in 1980 in his current position as Print ... Continue reading
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