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              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Announces Spring Student-Athletes of the Season

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 9, 2017
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers have joined North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Caleb Cleveland, Camryn Flanagan, Brittney Turner and Drew Thompson as the 2017 “Student-Athletes of the Spring Season” in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. ... Continue reading
              • Livingston Parish Physician to Give Free Talk May 25 on Joint Pain Treatment Options

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 20, 2017
                • Media Release
                Joint pain does not have to control your life. Learn about common causes of joint pain and the latest treatment options from Orthopaedic Surgeon Robert T. McAfee, MD, on Thursday, May 25 from 6-7 p.m. The free evening seminar will take place in the Conference Center at North Oaks-Livingston Parish ... Continue reading
              • Public Invited to North Oaks Health System Town Hall Forum

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 18, 2017
                • Media Release
                What’s important to you in terms of wellness and health care? What’s your vision for your local health care system? What has been your experience with North Oaks Health System? Is North Oaks fulfilling its mission to “improve lives every time and with every touch?” Are there ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Health System Names Dr. James Parker Physician of the Year

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                March 13, 2017
                • Media Release
                Involving patients in their care, constantly seeking to further his knowledge and teach others, and communicating and listening to his patients with compassion are among the accolades received by Cardiologist James Parker, MD, FACC, FSCAI—North Oaks Health System’s Physician of the Year ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Primary Care Clinic in Denham Springs Reopening

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                February 27, 2017
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Physician Group will reopen its Primary Care Clinic in Denham Springs on Monday, March 1. The clinic, which specializes in comprehensive health care for children (ages 2+) and adults, has been temporarily closed since August 2016 to repair flood damage. For appointments or more ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Physician Group Opens Primary Care Clinic in Walker

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                February 24, 2017
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Physician Group has opened a Primary Care Clinic in Walker. The new clinic specializes in comprehensive health care for adults, age 18 and older, and is located at 28799 Walker South Road, Suite 1, Walker. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. For appointments or more ... Continue reading
              • Michael Watkins Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of North Oaks Health System

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                February 17, 2017
                • Media Release
                Michael Watkins of Hammond has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of North Oaks Health System. “With more than three decades of management and leadership experience, Michael is well-equipped to oversee business operations of our health system,” asserts North Oaks President/Chief ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Announces Winter Student-Athletes of the Season

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                February 15, 2017
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers have joined North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Abigail McNeal, Joshua Doussan, Jaila Golden and Brayden Davis as the 2016-2017 Winter “Student-Athletes of the Season” in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. ... Continue reading
              • Medically Developed Weight Loss Program Showcased at Free Seminar Feb. 16

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                February 8, 2017
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                Ideal Protein, a medically developed weight loss program that can help you make smarter eating choices and keep the pounds off, will be showcased at a free seminar on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. North Oaks Registered Dietitian Tracy Miller will lead the seminar in Meeting Room A of the E. ... Continue reading
              • Free Heart Health Talk Offered

                Posted By Nanette White
                January 31, 2017
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                According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and is affecting both men and women at a younger age. Now more than ever, it’s important to know your personal risk factors for heart disease, what a heart healthy lifestyle looks like for you, ... Continue reading
              • Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce Honors North Oaks

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 29, 2017
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                North Oaks Health System, Tangipahoa Parish’s second largest employer, has received Business of the Year honors from the Greater Hammond Chamber of Commerce. North Oaks’ selection out of the Chamber’s more than 620 members was announced at the organization’s 67th installation ... Continue reading
              • Positive Patient Experiences Earn North Oaks National Acclaim for 2nd Consecutive Year

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 19, 2017
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                For the second consecutive year, what patients are saying about the exceptional care they received at North Oaks has earned the health system's diagnostic services and network of primary and specialty clinics national acclaim. “Everyone listened.” “I would recommend North Oaks ... Continue reading
              • Foundation Formed to Support North Oaks Health System's Mission of Improving Lives Board of Directors Announced

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 12, 2017
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                The North Oaks Board of Commissioners announces the formation of the North Oaks Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving health in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes through philanthropic and advocacy efforts supporting the health system. A volunteer Board of Directors ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Walk-In and After Hours Clinics to Observe 
Special Winter Weather Hours January 6-7, 2017

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 6, 2017
                • Media Release
                In response to the winter weather conditions expected to impact the Northshore today and tomorrow, Jan. 6-7, North Oaks Walk-In and After Hours Clinics will observe the following special hours of operation: North Oaks Primary Care & After Hours Clinic in Ponchatoula has closed as of 3 p.m. ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Smoking Cessation Clinic Offers Free Guidance and Support to Help Eligible Smokers Quit for Good

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                November 16, 2016
                • Media Release
                If you’re a Louisiana resident who started smoking before September 1, 1988 and would like help quitting, North Oaks has a program for you. And it’s FREE. The North Oaks Smoking Cessation Clinic is now open and can provide the guidance and support eligible smokers need to stay on track ... Continue reading
              • Julie Ann Larson, MD, Joins North Oaks Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                October 26, 2016
                • Media Release
                Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician Julie Ann Larson, MD, has joined North Oaks Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic. Dr. Larson earned her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska, and performed an Internal Medicine internship at University of ... Continue reading
              • Trauma Surgeon Michael E. Fahr, MD, FACS, Joins North Oaks Shock Trauma Center

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                October 11, 2016
                • Media Release
                Trauma Surgeon Michael E. Fahr, MD, FACS, has joined the North Oaks Medical Center Shock Trauma team. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Dr. Fahr obtained a medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. He ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Medical Center Achieves Louisiana's Highest Breastfeeding Quality Designation

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                October 3, 2016
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Medical Center proudly announces earning Louisiana’s primary breastfeeding designation given by TheGift. The Louisiana Department of Health – Office of Public Health – Bureau of Family Health awards The Gift designation statewide to Louisiana birthing facilities who ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Health System Responds to Area Flooding

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                August 17, 2016
                • Media Release
                At North Oaks Health System our mission is to improve lives, every time with every touch … whether it is patient, their family or a North Oaks team member. Throughout this emergency weather event, we have been working hard to ensure our community has access to health care services in addition ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Medical Center Achieves Designation as Level II Trauma Center

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 27, 2016
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Shock Trauma Center has earned official verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and designation from the Louisiana Department of Health as a Level II Trauma Center. Strategically located at the intersection of Interstates 12 and 55, known as the “Crossroads of the ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Earns National Honor for Fifth Year

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 15, 2016
                • Media Release
                Achieving better patient outcomes than 90 percent of 830 similar facilities nationwide has earned North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital recognition as a 2016 Top Performer from the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR) for the fifth time and third consecutive year. The hospital also ... Continue reading
              • James E. Cathey, Jr. Transitioning to New Role with North Oaks Health System and Michele K. Sutton named to Succeed Him as President and CEO

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 12, 2016
                • Media Release
                Today, James E. Cathey, Jr. announced that he would be transitioning to a new role with North Oaks effective December 31, 2016, and the North Oaks Board of Commissioners named Michele Kidd Sutton, FACHE, as the successor. James E. Cathey, Jr. has successfully led North Oaks Health System through a ... Continue reading
              • Junior Volunteer Program Encourages Community Involvement, Career Exploration

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 27, 2016
                • Media Release
                On June 7, North Oaks officials oriented 53 teens selected to participate in the health system's Junior Volunteer summer program. “Our program offers teens, ages 14-17, a unique opportunity for community service where they work as a team, learn new skills and can get ideas for their future ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Graduates 23rd Class of Dietetic Interns

                Posted By Nanette White
                June 17, 2016
                • Media Release
                Dietitians should “never lose sight” of their patients and remember that they have a rare opportunity to change lives, according to the keynote speaker for the 23rd Annual North Oaks Dietetic Internship Commencement Ceremony that was held June 9 at the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Medical Center Designated Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                May 24, 2016
                • Media Release
                In an effort to help prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality maternity care, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana announced that North Oaks Medical Center has been designated as one of the first hospitals to receive the national Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care ... Continue reading
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