News Network Summertime Survival Guide: Prevent Swimmer's Ear June 19, 2013 Media Release Summertime means fun-time and often involves water sports. Swimming, water skiing, water park visits, and just playing in the water can be fun. But water in your ears can cause infection, and that’s not fun. To help prevent infections, it is important to protect your ears while in the water. ... Continue Reading Non-Surgical Relief of Back and Neck Pain May 22, 2013 In The News It is estimated that back and neck pain affects 80 percent of the population at some point in their lives. But there’s hope for back pain sufferers— non–surgical remedies can help even those with long–standing, chronic problems, and they’re available at North Oaks. ... Continue Reading New Speech Therapy Approach is "Easier to Swallow" for Patients March 25, 2013 Media Release Stroke victims, or those with Parkinson’s Disease may avoid the need for a feeding tube with the help of a new speech therapy service known as “VitalStim.” VitalStim uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), which refers to a small current stimulating the inside of the neck ... Continue Reading Certified Hand Therapist Brings Higher Standard of Care to North Oaks Rehabilitation Services October 4, 2012 Featured Occupational Therapist Paul Legardeur, CHT recently earned certification in hand therapy. He has more than 7 years of experience treating hand and upper extremity injuries. He is an expert in conservative and post-operative treatment of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries. Paul performs custom ... Continue Reading Livingston Parish Athletes Score Free Physicals Today May 5, 2012 Media Release [HAMMOND, La.] –Nearly 600 athletes from 10 Livingston Parish schools and Southeastern Louisiana University scored free physicals at North Oaks-Livingston Parish Medical Complex this morning to comply with Louisiana High School Athletic Association requirements for a yearly exam. North Oaks ... Continue Reading