News Network Posts in 2012
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North Oaks has joined with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and individual hospitals in the Louisiana Birth Outcomes Project in the effort to decrease infant deaths and complication rates. One goal of the project is to eliminate elective deliveries at 37-39 weeks of pregnancy. We successfully reached this project goal in ...
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In this video you will learn the proper weightlifting techniques for the squat, front squat, deadlift, Romanian deadlift (RDL), clean, bench press and inverted row. The video stresses the importance of proper form and instructs the person through every facet of the lifts.
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[HAMMOND, La.] —North Oaks officials and Medical Staff members gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 16 to honor retired Kentwood Family Practitioner Carlton S. Faller, MD, for 49 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Tangipahoa Parish and his longstanding support of the North Oaks Sports Medicine program. Dr. Faller moved to Kentwood in 1961 and practiced medicine there until his retirement in ...
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In early 2012, North Oaks Medical Center, located in Hammond, La., became the first hospital on the Northshore of New Orleans and along the I-12 growth corridor to automate its laboratory to achieve rapid, secure processing of specimens drawn in the hospital or clinic settings. Lab automation eliminates many of the manual steps previously necessary to process lab results. Use of bar code ...
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T. Scott Curry, MD Matthew C. Lafleur, MD [Hammond, La.] –T. Scott Curry, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in joint realignment and reconstruction, and Matthew C. Lafleur, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in spine surgery, will join North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center effective August 26. New patient appointments for both physicians are now being ...
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In addition to smoothing out wrinkles, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botulinum Toxin injections, more commonly referred to as “Botox, ” as a treatment for some neurological conditions, including strokes, cerebral palsy, cervical dystonia and, most recently, chronic migraines. Botox may prove effective in helping to release the tension and pain associated with these ...
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North Oaks Physician Group announces the opening of Northshore Urological Associates in Hammond and Livingston on Monday, August 27. Urologists Stephen M. Graham, MD, and Brad M. Lake, MD, will staff the clinics and are accepting new patients of all ages. To schedule an appointment with Drs. Graham or Lake or get more information on accepted insurance plans, call Northshore Urological Associates ...
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You are never too old to get immunized! In an effort to help prevent illness, it is very important that adults remember to get vaccinated as needed. Getting immunized is a life-long job that should not be ignored. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some adults incorrectly assume that the vaccines they received as children will protect them for the rest of their ...
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Americans consume 50% more sodium than recommended. High sodium consumption raises blood pressure which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke–the nation’s first and third leading causes of death. Most Americans eat more than double the amount of salt recommended by experts. More than 90 percent of salt we eat comes from places other than the salt shaker: in canned goods ...
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Every year, an average of 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations are caused in the U.S. by seasonal influenza (flu). This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects an increase because of the extra threat of the H1N1 flu virus, which was first detected in the U.S. in spring 2009. We have an epidemic of seasonal flu every year. Some years are worse than others, but ...
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What if I forget everything I know? Did I sleep enough? What if my pencil breaks? Did I study enough? Am I going to pass? It’s the end of the school year, and students (and their parents) are beginning to feel the stress associated with taking tests. Exam anxiety can happen before or during a test. Familiarity and relaxation go hand-in-hand. Adequate preparation, as well as understanding the ...
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There are more than 100 known rheumatic conditions—ranging from various forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, to autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and complex cases of fibromyalgia. Because many of these conditions can be life-threatening and not easily identifiable in their early stages, it’s easy to understand why rheumatologists must be specially ...
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Winter holidays bring about lots of wonderful things – time with family and friends, festivities and, of course, relief from summer heat! But studies have shown that winter and the holidays also bring an increase in heart disease-related deaths. Here are a few of the reasons that researchers think may be to blame for the higher rate of heart attacks in the winter, as well as ways to help you ...
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Often though of as a condition affecting the older population, younger adults and even children suffer from arthritis. Painful tingling. Swelling. Aches. All are symptoms associated with arthritis. Of the more than 120 types of arthritis, the most common are: Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the “wear and tear” type of arthritis associated most commonly with old age. Age and genetics ...
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Desperate for relief from obsessive compulsive behavior and unwanted tics, Brett Riedlinger, a native of Laguna Niguel, California, traveled to North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond to have Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in October 2011. “MY OCD affects me 24/7. It causes me to repeatedly turn lights on and off, open and close doors, etc. On top of that, I’m obsessed with doing all of ...
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Bryan S. Dudoussat, MD
Each year, millions of people–from elderly nursing home residents to hospitalized children to women who have just given birth–are injured by falls in health care facilities and homes. In Louisiana, falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalization. About 150 Louisianans die as a result of a fall injury each year, and 9,600 Louisianans are hospitalized for fall-related injuries. The ...
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Sports and summer activities demand protection of joints and skin, but what about the less obvious damage that can happen to the eyes? Since leisure activities take place outdoors during the summertime, it is especially important to protect vision from injury and the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation may increase the risk of developing cataracts, age-related ...
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Felix L. Torres, MD
Dr. Felix Torres of North Oaks Primary Care Clinic in Livingston has found a way to stay in shape—even after suffering a knee injury that developed into painful arthritis. He simply does what he can. Since his injury, Dr. Torres has found riding a bike difficult and running uncomfortable; however, long walks several times a week keep him healthy and motivated. “I am a distance ...
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In addition to smoothing out wrinkles, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botulinum Toxin injections, more commonly referred to as “Botox, ” as a treatment for some neurological conditions, including strokes, cerebral palsy, cervical dystonia and, most recently, chronic migraines. Botox may prove effective in helping to release the tension and pain associated with these ...
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William G. Plunkett, MD
Several recent studies have concluded that excessive amounts of sitting can contribute to lethargy and send harmful signals to your body that cause the amount of glucose and fat burning in the body to shut down. According to the American Cancer Society study, women who reported more than 6 hours per day of sitting were 37 percent more likely to die during the time period studied than those who sat ...
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If you need another reason to quit smoking, consider how poisons clinging to fabric or hair may be risking your children’s health. A recent study by researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children describes the dangers of tobacco smoke that linger even after a cigarette is extinguished. Dubbed “third-hand smoke,” the residual smoke can remain on walls or in furniture for hours, ...
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Nearly everyone suffers from a headache at some point in life. But, there are different types of headaches, and knowing which sort you are suffering from could make coping with your pain easier. TENSION-TYPE About 78 percent of adults experience a tension-type headache, which is the most common form of headache. The underlying cause is likely due to imbalances in the brain and may be related to ...
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Socrates Zapata,MD
Stroke, or brain attack, is the third leading cause of death among Americans. You may be able to protect yourself by knowing the warning signs and seeking treatment quickly at the nearest emergency room. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is suddenly stopped. Often, it happens within seconds. Without fast action and proper medical attention, a stroke can result in long-term health ...
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[Hammond, La.] —Effective Monday, July 2, Northshore ENT Clinic and Nancy R. Mellin, MD, will join the North Oaks Physician Group network of North Oaks Health System. The clinic will remain at 42401 Pelican Professional Park in Hammond, La. with the same name, office staff and phone number of (985) 542-9155. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. “With North Oaks ...
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[HAMMOND, La.] –The North Oaks Medical Center Perinatal Project Team will present best practices in decreasing infant mortality and complication rates in a national webinar sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Kimberly Woods, Women and Children’s Services Coordinator, will share the team’s keys to success with a national audience on Tuesday, July 10 at 3 ...
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