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              • North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology Honors 49th Graduating Class

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                July 5, 2018
                • Media Release
                Members of the 49 th graduating class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology celebrated their accomplishments with a ceremony and reception June 28. Commencement was held in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located within North Oaks Diagnostic Center. Graduates include: (seated, ... Continue reading
              • Student-Athletes Receive Free Physicals

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 18, 2018
                • Media Release
                Every spring, North Oaks Sports Medicine provides free physicals for Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes student-athletes. This year, more than 1,300 area student-athletes from 42 junior high and high schools participated. This represents a combined total savings of nearly $100,000 for local ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Graduates 25th Dietetic Internship Class

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 13, 2018
                • Media Release
                Nine graduates of the North Oaks Dietetic Internship Program celebrated their accomplishments at a ceremony and reception Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center in Hammond. The members of the 25 th graduating class include: Jacey Rebekah Busbice of Morgan City; Cora ... Continue reading
              • Kidney Stones Pack A Big Punch

                June 5, 2018
                • Media Release
                While a kidney stone is a common and painful problem affecting both men and women, men are about four times more likely to develop the condition. It is believed that men are more vulnerable to kidney stones–the most frequent disorder afflicting men–because of their larger muscle mass as ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Announces Student-Athletes of the 2018 Spring Season

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                June 4, 2018
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers have joined North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Michael Lee, Leslie Matherne, Madison Knight and Ty Moran as the 2018 “Student-Athletes of the Spring Season” in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. Female and ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Invites Community to Public Forum May 8

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 20, 2018
                • Media Release
                If you have questions about North Oaks, make plans to attend the health system’s Public Forum Tuesday, May 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. Hosted by the North Oaks Board of Commissioners and President/Chief Executive Officer Michele Sutton, the forum will take place in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference ... Continue reading
              • Thompson Joins North Oaks Health System as Chief Nursing Officer

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                April 3, 2018
                • Media Release
                Diane Thompson, RN, PhD, CENP, has joined the North Oaks Health System executive leadership team as Chief Nursing Officer. With more than 35 years of nursing leadership and consulting experience, Thompson comes to North Oaks with expertise in performance management, patient experience, strategic ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Health System Earns National Award for Best Website Design

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                March 14, 2018
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Health System's website, www.northoaks.org, recently earned a Best Site Design Distinction Award at the 18th annual eHealthcare Leadership Awards. North Oaks is one of more than 200 healthcare organizations nationwide honored for outstanding websites and digital communications. Award ... Continue reading
              • Free Seminars Planned for April to Showcase Medically Developed Weight Loss Program

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                March 5, 2018
                • Media Release
                Ideal Protein, a medically developed weight loss program that can help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals, will be showcased at two free seminars in April. Ideal You at North Oaks Registered Dietitian Tracy Miller will lead both seminars. Dates to choose from include Monday, April 9, ... Continue reading
              • Macaluso and Carruth to Lead North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                February 14, 2018
                • Media Release
                The North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners has named Ron S. Macaluso, JD, and Ann Carruth, DNS, RN, as officers for 2018, effective Jan. 23. Macaluso leads the board as chairman with Carruth as vice chairman. A native of Hammond where he lives with his wife Pat, Macaluso owns Ron S. ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Resumes Regular Schedule

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                January 18, 2018
                • Media Release
                Effective tomorrow, Jan. 19, all operations and services at North Oaks Health System will return to normal, with the exception of Walker Primary Care Clinic. The Walker Primary Care Clinic, 28799 Walker South Road, Suite 1, Walker, will remain closed due to water-related issues. We appreciate the ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Closings For Thursday, January 18 Due To Weather Conditions

                Posted By Laura Hanzo
                January 17, 2018
                • Media Release
                Due to safety concerns caused by icy roads, all North Oaks Health System services in Livingston Parish, with the possible exception of Walker Walk-In Clinic, will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 18. The opening of the Walker Walk-In Clinic will be assessed as more information on road conditions become ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Closings Due To Winter Weather Conditions

                Posted By Nanette White
                January 17, 2018
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Physician Group walk-in clinics in Hammond, as well as Ponchatoula Primary Care and After Hours Clinic, will close today at 6 p.m. At this time, North Oaks leadership is monitoring road conditions and closures. More information will be posted to the website, www.northoaks.org, Facebook ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Closings Due to Weather Conditions

                Posted By Nanette White
                January 16, 2018
                • Media Release
                At North Oaks Health System, our goal is to provide a safe workplace as we manage our day-to-day operations, as well as to provide for the well-being of those in our community. Because of the wintry mix predicted in areas of Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes and the possibility of hazardous driving ... Continue reading
              • Free Seminars to Showcase Medically Developed Weight Loss Program

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 11, 2018
                • Media Release
                Ideal Protein, a medically developed weight loss program that can help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals, will be showcased at two free seminars in January 2018. Ideal You at North Oaks Registered Dietitian Tracy Miller will lead both seminars. Dates to choose from include Monday, Jan. ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Medical Center Physicians Appoint 2018 Medical Executive Committee

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 5, 2018
                • Media Release
                Nine area physicians have been selected by their peers to serve on the North Oaks Medical Center Medical Executive Committee for 2018. These officers will serve as liaisons between the North Oaks Medical Staff and North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners. Serving as Chief of Staff is ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Physicians Appoint 2018 Medical Executive Committee

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 5, 2018
                • Media Release
                Three area physicians have been selected by their peers to serve on the North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Medical Executive Committee for 2018. These officers will serve as liaisons between the medical staff and the North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Board of Managers. Serving as chief of staff is ... Continue reading
              • Dr. Darren Rowan Joins North Oaks Surgical Associates

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 2, 2018
                • Media Release
                Local, fellowship-trained and board-certified General Surgeon Darren Rowan, MD, FACS, has joined North Oaks Surgical Associates. New patient appointments are now being scheduled. To make an appointment, call (985) 230-APPT [2778] in Hammond. Rowan, who is certified by the American Board of Surgery ... Continue reading
              • Baby New Year 2018 Arrives at North Oaks Medical Center

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                January 2, 2018
                • Media Release
                Nearly 19 hours into the new year, Shaquell LaFrance and Clarence White of Hammond celebrated the arrival of their second daughter and North Oaks Medical Center’s first baby of 2018. After 8 hours of active labor for LaFrance, baby girl Clarielle White arrived at 6:59 p.m. on Jan. 1 to ring in ... Continue reading
              • Terri Lewis Appointed Vice President of Surgical and Emergency Services

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                December 20, 2017
                • Media Release
                Terri M. Lewis has been named Vice President of Surgical and Emergency Services for North Oaks Health System effective Dec. 24. In her expanded role, Lewis will add oversight of North Oaks Medical Center ’s Level II Trauma Center program, the emergency department and employed emergency ... Continue reading
              • Ultrasound Services at North Oaks Earn IAC Reaccreditation for Vascular Testing

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 30, 2017
                • Media Release
                Vascular ultrasound services at North Oaks have been re-accredited for 3 additional years by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) . North Oaks has held IAC accreditation since 1999. “Vascular ultrasounds are a key tool in the early detection of many life-threatening cardiovascular ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Forms "Common Thread" Needle Arts Group, Seeks Volunteers to Knit or Crochet Shawls and Lap Blankets

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 28, 2017
                • Media Release
                “Common Thread,” a needle arts group recently formed by North Oaks Volunteer Services, is seeking volunteers to knit/crochet and donate shawls and lap blankets of various sizes to North Oaks Medical Center and North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital patients. “If you can knit or crochet ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Physician Group Announces Departure of Dr. Anthony D. Haase III

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 16, 2017
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Physician Group announces the departure of Dr. Anthony D. Haase III from North Oaks Primary Care Clinic in Independence effective in January 2018. Haase and his family will be relocating to Tennessee. North Oaks Primary Care – Independence, which is located at 230 Masonic Drive, ... Continue reading
              • "Play It Safe" Attracts 600 Participants

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 9, 2017
                • Media Release
                Brad and Katie Cascio of Hammond and their daughter Olivia, 3, were among 600 community members who took advantage of North Oaks Medical Center ’s Third Annual Play It Safe event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 30 in Cate Square. “Part of our Trauma Center’s mission involves providing ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Medical Center Appoints Emergency Department Medical Director and Assistant Medical Director

                Posted By Melanie Zaffuto
                November 3, 2017
                • Media Release
                Brandon C. Cambre, MD, has been named medical director of North Oaks Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) with John R. Krieg, MD, serving as Assistant Medical Director, effective Nov. 1. Cambre succeeds Mark Haile, MD, in the position. Haile has been serving as interim medical director ... Continue reading
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