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“Childhood obesity may have many causes, including an inactive lifestyle, eating habits and genetics,” shares North Oaks Family Medicine Physician Hugo Valdes, MD. “Overweight children, who do not lose the weight as they age, are at a greater risk for developing diabetes, heart ...
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Dr. McAfee provides general orthopedic care for simple fractures, hip and knee joints and carpal tunnel syndrome. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is recognized on the HealthGrades Honor Roll. Dr. McAfee is accepting new patients at Plaza Orthopedics in Hammond and ...
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In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in recognition of “Make a Difference Day” on Oct. 26, the Ponchatoula Gardenettes donated “Bosom Buddy Bags” to North Oaks Medical Center for breast cancer surgery patients. The Gardenettes sewed 54 of the fabric bags, ...
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Same Day Surgery Staff RN Katherine was grocery shopping with her children when a fellow shopper grabbed at her chest and collapsed. Katherine rushed to her aid while the store’s Pharmacy staff occupied her children. Not finding a pulse, K atherine began performing CPR, called out for ...
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The Louisiana Society for Hospital Public Relations and Marketing (LSHPRM) has honored Pamela Cantrelle, North Oaks Health System's Print & Production Coordinator, as "Graphic Designer of the Year." Cantrelle, an 8-year member of the North Oaks team, received the "Golden ...
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