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              • Revenue Integrity Director Yessica Honored as Leader of the Month for July 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                September 5, 2017
                • In The News
                Revenue Integrity Director Yessica has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month Award for July 2017. "I believe in thoroughness and giving 110 percent," shares Yessica. Yessica joined the North Oaks team in 2012 as an Operations Decision and Strategic Support Analyst. In ... Continue reading
              • Revenue Cycle Manager Tammy Honored as Leader of the Month for June 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                August 30, 2017
                • In The News
                North Oaks Physician Group Revenue Cycle Manager Tammy has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month Award for June 2017. "My goal is to make the financial responsibility of health care as seamless as possible for our patients," shares Tammy. Tammy joined the North Oaks ... Continue reading
              • Flex-Ability Nurse Jessica Receives Nurse Excellence of the Month Award for June

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                August 21, 2017
                • In The News
                Flex-Ability Nurse Jessica has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for June 2017. "I treat every patient like a VIP," Jessica shares. Jessica worked at North Oaks from 2014 to 2016 as a Medicine Unit Staff Registered Nurse, Preceptor and Charge Nurse. In 2017, she ... Continue reading
              • Registered Respiratory Therapist Gerald Honored as Employee of the Month for June 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                August 9, 2017
                • In The News
                Registered Respiratory Therapist Gerald has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for June 2017. "I treat patients the way I would want to be treated... with respect, dignity and care," Gerald shares. Gerald joined the North Oaks Medical Center Respiratory Care ... Continue reading
              • General Surgery Unit Staff Registered Nurse Brittany Receives Nurse Excellence Award for May 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 28, 2017
                • In The News
                General Surgery Unit Staff Registered Nurse Brittany has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for May 2017. "I strive to make each patient feel like my only patient," shares Brittany. Brittany joined North Oaks in 2014 as a Staff Registered Nurse on the General ... Continue reading
              • Service Desk Analyst Cornelius Honored as Employee of the Month for May 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 28, 2017
                • In The News
                Service Desk Analyst I Cornelius has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for May 2017. Cornelius joined the North Oaks Information Technology team in 2015 as a Service Desk Analyst I. "Being able to help the North Oaks team successfully utilize computer technology ... Continue reading
              • Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse Melanie Receives Nurse Excellence Award for April 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 25, 2017
                • In The News
                Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse Melanie has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for April 2017. “I strive to make my patients feel safe and care for,” Melanie shares. Melanie joined North Oaks in 1994 as a Telemetry Unit Staff Registered Nurse and was promoted to ... Continue reading
              • Marketing Director Shantel Honored as Leader of the Month for May 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 21, 2017
                • In The News
                Marketing Director Shantel has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month Award for May 2017. Shantel joined the North Oaks team as a Market Strategist/Business Development Representative in 2012. She was promoted to Marketing Director in 2014. "Leadership to me means trusting ... Continue reading
              • Surgical Tech Stephen Honored as Employee of the Month for April 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 21, 2017
                • In The News
                Surgical Tech Stephen has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for April 2017. "You never know what you'll face in the operating room. Every case is unique," Stephen shares. Stephen joined the North Oaks Surgery Center team in 2010 as a Surgical ... Continue reading
              • Rehabilitation Outpatient Operations Manager Reagan Honored as Leader of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 20, 2017
                • In The News
                Rehabilitation Outpatient Operations Manager Reagan has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month Award for April 2017. Reagan joined Rehabilitation Services in 2006 as a Speech-Language Pathologist. She became Clinical Supervisor in April 2011 and then Hammond Park Professional ... Continue reading
              • Point of Light: A Letter of Appreciation by Fay Lavelle Cannon

                Posted By DJ Miller
                June 16, 2017
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                In February 2017, Fay Lavelle Cannon suddenly became seriously ill. Her husband brought her to the Emergency Room at North Oaks Medical Center, where she was admitted for treatment. Her ER visit was a blur, but as she recovered during her 10-day stay, she noted the "loving care" she ... Continue reading
              • SICU Charge Nurse Whitney Receives Nurse Excellence Award for March 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 15, 2017
                • In The News
                SICU Charge Nurse Whitney has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for March 2017. "I love helping my coworkers as much as I enjoy caring for our patients," Whitney shares. Whitney joined North Oaks in 2003 as a Medicine Unit Nurse Tech. In 2005, she became a ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Graduates 24th Dietetic Internship Class

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 15, 2017
                • In The News
                Nine graduates of the North Oaks Dietetic Internship Program celebrated their accomplishments at a ceremony and reception held Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center in Hammond. Members of the 24 th graduating class are pictured with North Oaks Nutritional Services ... Continue reading
              • Employee Services Director Tracy Honored as Leader of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 23, 2017
                • In The News
                Employee Services Director Tracy has been selected as Leader of the Month for March 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. In 2000, she was ... Continue reading
              • Dispensing Technician Kim Honored as Employee of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 15, 2017
                • In The News
                Dispensing Technician Kim has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for March 2017. "I love to help people," Kim shares. Kim started working at North Oaks in 2002 in the Laundry. In 2006, she became a Radiology Support Assistant and then a Patient ... Continue reading
              • Critical Care Charge Nurse Anessa Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 5, 2017
                • In The News
                Critical Care Charge Nurse Anessa has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for February 2017. "Caring for premature infants as they grow, develop and progress to the point where they can go home with their family is rewarding to me," Anessa shares. Anessa began her ... Continue reading
              • Operating Room RN Team Leader Loren Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 19, 2017
                • In The News
                Loren, an Operating Room RN Team Leader, has received the Nurse Excellence Award for January 2017. "It's my nature to help others," Loren shares. Loren worked on the Surgery Unit as a Nurse Tech for a portion of 2003. She returned to North Oaks in 2005 as a Staff Registered Nurse on ... Continue reading
              • Patient Access Associate Teresa Recognized as Employee of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 19, 2017
                • In The News
                Patient Access Associate Teresa has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for February 2017. "I am driven to help others," Teresa shares. Teresa joined the North Oaks Patient Access team in 2011 working in Emergency Room Admissions. In 2015, she transferred to ... Continue reading
              • National Healthcare Decisions Day Stresses the Importance of Planning, Communicating and Documenting Care Wishes in Advance

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 18, 2017
                • In The News
                National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), which is being celebrated as a week-long event this year from April 16-22, aims to encourage all adults with decision-making capacity in the U.S. to educate themselves, as well as communicate and document their healthcare wishes and decisions. Resources to ... Continue reading
              • Clinical Nurse Manager Shana Honored as Leader of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 13, 2017
                • In The News
                Clinical Nurse Manager Shana has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month Award for February 2017. "I challenge my team to care for our patients like family," shares Shana. Shana joined the hospital’s Medicine Unit team in 2002 as a Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse. In ... Continue reading
              • Practice Manager/Certified Optician Beth Named Leader of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 6, 2017
                • In The News
                Practice Manager/Certified Optician Beth has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Month Award for January 2017. "I am blessed to work with professionals who share a sincere dedication to patient care and great customer service," shares Beth. Beth joined the North Oaks ... Continue reading
              • Medicine Unit Staff RN/Clinical Practice Facilitator Selena Receives Nurse Excellence Award

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 6, 2017
                • In The News
                Medicine Unit Staff RN/Clinical Practice Facilitator Selena has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for December 2016. "Even the smallest gestures--a smile, a hand to hold--can make a difference in how someone feels," shares Selena. Selena joined the Medicine Unit ... Continue reading
              • Cath Lab Technologist Jeremy Recognized as Employee of the Month

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                March 28, 2017
                • In The News
                Cath Lab Technologist Jeremy has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for January 2017. “I love to help others improve their quality of life,” shares Jeremy. Jeremy joined the North Oaks Heart Health Services team in 2009 as a Cath Lab Technologist. He earned ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Seeks Junior Volunteers for Summer 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                February 23, 2017
                • In The News
                North Oaks Health System is accepting applications for the 2017 Junior Volunteer summer program now through May 5. Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 17, attend a mandatory orientation June 6, and commit to a minimum of eight service hours per week during the eight-week program that runs ... Continue reading
              • Heart Health Services Administrative Assistant Jennifer Recognized as Employee of the Month for December 2016

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                February 13, 2017
                • In The News
                Heart Health Services Administrative Assistant Jennifer has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for December 2016. "Never underestimate the power of a smile, a listening ear or the smallest act of kindness," Jennifer shares. Jennifer joined the North Oaks ... Continue reading
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