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• Tropical Storm Barry Update

  Posted By Nanette White

  July 13, 2019

  • In The News

  Saturday, July 13, 2019 We continue to monitor Tropical Storm Barry, and with safety as our top priority, it's business as usual. The only exception is North Oaks walk-in clinics in Hammond and Walker, and North Oaks Primary Care & After Hours Clinic in Ponchatoula are closed today. The ... Continue reading

• Guard Your Skin Against Harmful Enemies

  Posted By Nanette White

  July 11, 2019

  • Community Newsletter

  Click here to download a PDF version of this article as it appeared in CommUnity. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense, and it is the most likely to show the effects of daily assault. A variety of factors — ranging from the sun and diet to a lack of sleep or stress — take ... Continue reading

• Survival Guide for the Dog Days of Summer

  Posted By Nanette White

  July 8, 2019

  • Community Newsletter

  

  With the hottest days of summer in full swing, the North Oaks Walk-In cinics team urges you to keep your family safe and healthy with the following tips: Look before you lock. High temperatures inside a closed vehicle have claimed the lives of almost 800 children nationwide since 1998, according to ... Continue reading

• Celebrate with Safety

  Posted By Nanette White

  July 1, 2019

  • In The News

  Fireworks have been an annual tradition of Americans, but result in many emergency room visits each year. The best way to protect your family is to attend public firework displays, which are lighted by professionals. If planning a firework show at your home, check first to be sure it is legal in ... Continue reading

• Making Sense of Sunscreen

  Posted By Nanette White

  June 19, 2019

  • Community Newsletter

  If you’ve shopped for sunscreen lately you may have noticed that there are nearly as many different types as there are sands of grain on the beach. Because most health care providers agree that sunscreen is an important tool in reducing the risk of skin cancer and premature aging caused by the ... Continue reading