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              • North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology Honors 44th Graduating Class

                July 10, 2014
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                Graduates ofthe forty-fourth class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology were reminded to “always remember your roots” during a ceremony July 7 in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located on the North Oaks Medical Center campus. “Where do you go from here? What ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Primary Care Clinic in Independence Expands Staff and Services to Care for Patients from Birth to Senior Adulthood

                July 9, 2014
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                • Media Release
                North Oaks Primary Care Clinic of Independence has expanded staff and services to offer health care for patients of all ages, from birth to senior adulthood. New patients are welcome. To schedule an appointment, please call (985) 878-4174 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. The ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Announces Student-Athletes of the Year

                June 11, 2014
                • Media Release
                The North Oaks Sports Medicine team proudly recognizes Elijah Callahan of Albany High School, Marshall Graves of Hammond High Magnet School, Jenna Reno of Ponchatoula High School and Taylin Underwood of Doyle High School as 2013-14 Student-Athletes of the Year. The North Oaks Sports Medicine team ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Graduates 21st Class of Dietetic Interns

                June 8, 2014
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                • Media Release
                A world of new challenges and opportunities awaits was the message delivered by commencement speaker and Louisiana Office of Public Health Nutritionist Melissa M. Guillory to the 21st graduating class of the North Oaks Dietetic Internship during a ceremony on June 5 at the E. Brent Dufreche ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Junior Volunteer Program Accepts 48 Teens

                June 3, 2014
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                On June 2, North Oaks officials oriented 48 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 and career exploration in an environment of commitment and ... Continue reading
              • Healthy Tips for Expectant Moms

                May 23, 2014
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                Congratulations on your pregnancy! The physicians of Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology are happy to accompany you on your wonderful journey and know that it will be filled with many new experiences. We offer the following tips to help ease your mind on some of the questions you may have about ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Student-Athletes of the Year Winners!

                May 16, 2014
                • Media Release
                The votes are in! North Oaks Sports Medicine is honored to announce the following student-athletes as the 2013-2014 North Oaks Student-Athletes of the Year: TANGIPAHOA PARISH Male Winner Marshall Graves, Hammond High Magnet School GPA: 3.6 Sport(s): Basketball Stats: 14 points per game, 6 rebounds ... Continue reading
              • National Trauma Awareness Month: Distracted Driving

                May 14, 2014
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                Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. Teens are most at risk. Educate yourself and your teens on the importance of staying focused when driving. We want everyone to arrive safely at their destination. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Names Student-Athletes of the Month

                May 2, 2014
                • Media Release
                The North Oaks Sports Medicine team is honoring Zachary Clark, Jamie Gibson, Devin King and Amber Landry as “Student-Athletes of the Month.” Springfield High School’s Zachary Clark, a senior, has a 3.7 Grade Point Average (GPA). He plays shortstop on the baseball team and went ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Recognizes Student-Athletes of the Month

                April 3, 2014
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                The North Oaks Sports Medicine team has recognized Bailey Lee, Steven Liuzza, Tyler Pigott and Lauren Thompson as “Student-Athletes of the Month.” Loranger High School’s Bailey Lee has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA). She is a guard on the girls’ basketball team and is a ... Continue reading
              • Carruth and Lee Appointed to North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners

                April 2, 2014
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                The Tangipahoa Parish Council has voted to appoint Ann Carruth, DNS, RN, and Joycelyn M. Lee, R.Ph., a retired licensed pharmacist, to each serve a 6-year term on the North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners. Ms. Lee will replace Guy Recotta Jr., whose term expires at the end of May 2014. ... Continue reading
              • A.J. Bodker and Ann Carruth to Lead North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners

                March 21, 2014
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                The North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners has named A.J. Bodker and Ann Carruth, DNS, RN as officers for 2014. Bodker leads the Board as Chairman with Carruth as Vice Chairman. Mr. Bodker, a Ponchatoula native, has served on the North Oaks Board of Commissioners for 10 years. He was ... Continue reading
              • Dr. Nancy Mellin Earns Certification in Sleep Medicine

                March 19, 2014
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                Ear, Nose and Throat Physician Nancy Mellin, MD, has earned certification in Sleep Medicine through the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto). Her certification is valid from Feb. 1, 2014 through June 30, 2024. She also is certified in Otolaryngology through ABOto. With 25+ years of experience in ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Recognizes Student-Athletes

                March 11, 2014
                • Media Release
                The North Oaks Sports Medicine team is cheering for D’Antonio Daigre, Thomas Shepard, Cameron Tate and Taylin Underwood as “Student-Athletes of the Month.” Walker High School’s Daigre has a 3.7 grade point average (GPA). He is a power lifter, and has “moved up in weight ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Mammography Services in Hammond and Livingston Earn American College of Radiology Gold Seal of Accreditation

                March 5, 2014
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                The Digital Mammography Departments at North Oaks Diagnostic Center in Hammond and North Oaks-Livingston Parish Medical Complex in Satsuma have earned a 3-year Gold Seal of Accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR) . Digital Mammography is a specific type of imaging that takes a ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Health System and March of Dimes Partnering to Present March for Babies in Walker on April 12

                February 19, 2014
                • Media Release
                North Oaks Health System and the March of Dimes are partnering together to help improve the health of babies by supporting efforts to prevent premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. North Oaks is serving as the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s March for Babies campaign. Dr. ... Continue reading
              • Dr. Katherine St. Amant Joins North Oaks Physician Group

                February 17, 2014
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                Hammond Pulmonologist Katherine St. Amant, MD, has joined North Oaks Physician Group. She practices with Dr. Arvind Yertha at North Oaks Pulmonology Clinic. Dr. St. Amant has nearly 40 years of experience in Internal Medicine and Pulmonology and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung and ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Announces Student-Athletes of the Month for December

                February 12, 2014
                • Media Release
                The North Oaks Sports Medicine team has chosen Bobbi Amar, Keenan Austin, Marshall Graves and Samara Scott as “Student-Athletes of the Month” for December 2013. St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School (STA) junior Bobbi Amar, 17, has a 4.0 GPA. She is a cross country distance ... Continue reading
              • Surgical Services Nurses Alicia, Nicole and Tara Receive Extraordinary Story Award

                February 10, 2014
                • Media Release
                Post-Operative Director Jackie Carr submitted the following story: No matter where North Oaks Nurses find themselves, their calling to help others is strong. A trio of Surgical Services Nurses recently came across the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Orthopaedics/Neuro Unit Staff RN Nicole, ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Medical Center Welcomes Baby New Year 2014

                January 2, 2014
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                • Media Release
                Tharonae Lindsey was the first baby born at North Oaks Medical Center in 2014. The baby girl was born to parents Tara and Tharon Lindsey of Loranger on Jan. 1 at 1:08 a.m. She weighed 5 lbs., 14.5 oz., measured 16 ¾ inches long and was delivered by Nurse Midwife Mary Byars of North Oaks ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks Sports Medicine Announces Student-Athletes of the Month for November

                December 27, 2013
                • Media Release
                The North Oaks Sports Medicine team is cheering for Isaiah Gilbert, Courtney Jones, Landon Morgan and Clarissa Smith as “Student-Athletes of the Month” for November. Ponchatoula High School senior Gilbert, 17, has a 3.0 GPA. He has excelled as a runner by placing ninth in the 5A Cross ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks' Pediatrics Unit Receives Holiday Donations

                December 23, 2013
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                • Media Release
                North Oaks Medical Center Pediatrics Unit patients were treated to lots of holiday cheer, thanks to donations from generous community groups. Staff members of Walgreens in Ponchatoula and Louisiana State Troopers from Troop L visited the Pediatrics Unit to deliver toys to delight the young patients. ... Continue reading
              • North Oaks' Women & Children's Services Receive Gifts from The Blood Center

                December 23, 2013
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                • Media Release
                On Dec. 19, The Blood Center staff made a special delivery of holiday stockings, socks and handmade pillowcases to Women & Children’s Services patients at North Oaks Medical Center. From right, Newborn Jai'Quez, held by Children’s Services Coordinator Meredith Templin, receives a ... Continue reading
              • General Surgeon Jeff Liner, MD, Honored as 2013 Physician of the Year

                December 13, 2013
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                • Media Release
                General Surgeon Jeff Liner, MD, has received the 2013 North Oaks Health System’s Physician of the Year Award for exceptional dedication to serving others, leadership, performance excellence and the community. The Medical Executive Committees for North Oaks Medical Center and North Oaks ... Continue reading
              • Families of North Oaks Hospice Patients Decorate Memory Tree

                December 11, 2013
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                North Oaks Hospice held its 21st annual Hospice Memory Tree gathering on Thurs., Dec. 5 in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center in Hammond. The Memory Tree event is attended by family members and caregivers of former patients as part of North Oaks Hospice’s Bereavement Program. Guests are ... Continue reading
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