News Network Posts in 2012

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  • North Oaks Honors 19th Class of Dietetic Interns with Graduation Ceremony

    Six graduates of the 2012 North Oaks Dietetic Internship Program celebrated their accomplishments at a ceremony and reception held on Thursday, June 7, 2012. Pictured from left are Hannah Palmer of Jacksonville, Fla., Elizabeth Wilson of Toledo, Ohio, Leah B. Dubret of LaPlace, North Oaks Nutritional Services Director Ann McDaniel-Hall, Kristin Yarborough West of Denham Springs, Alexandra M. ...
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  • North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology Honors 12 Graduates

    [HAMMOND, La.] —A ceremony recognizing the forty-third graduating class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology was held on July 3 in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located on the North Oaks Medical Center campus in Hammond. Twelve students completed the 2-year program, which requires 2,000 clinical training hours, according to Program Director Marsha J. Talbert. ...
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  • North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology Honors 12 Graduates

    [HAMMOND, La.] —A ceremony recognizing the forty-third graduating class of the North Oaks School of Radiologic Technology was held on July 3 in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located on the North Oaks Medical Center campus in Hammond. Twelve students completed the 2-year program, which requires 2,000 clinical training hours, according to Program Director Marsha J. Talbert. ...
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  • North Oaks Medical Center Ranked Among Louisiana's Top Hospitals in Louisiana Life Magazine

    [HAMMOND, La.] —North Oaks Medical Center of Hammond is recognized as one of state’s top hospitals in the July/August issue of Louisiana Life magazine. Louisiana Life used medicare.gov reports, based on patient self-reported experiences, to rank the state’s top hospitals by locality. To be included, 50 percent or more of the patients queried by Medicare had to rate the hospital ...
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  • North Oaks Stroke Team Performs Risk Assessments at Church Health Fairs Today

    From left, Stuart Miller with North Oaks Health System reviews warning signs of a stroke with Eloise Perkins of Hammond at the Greenfield Baptist Church women’s health fair held today. From left, North Oaks Stroke Team member Jan Takewell consults with Barbara West of Hammond about her personal stroke risk at the Macedonia Baptist Church health fair. [Hammond, La.] —North Oaks Health ...
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  • North Oaks Health System Offers Stroke Education

    [HAMMOND, La.]—Once every 40 seconds, an American has a stroke. Many put off getting the immediate medical attention that may minimize brain damage and prevent permanent disability. North Oaks Health System is working to change this trend by building awareness of stroke’s warning signs and the importance of seeking immediate medical attention through the Get With The ...
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  • Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce Hosts Ribbon Cutting for North Oaks Walk-In Clinic

    Cutting the ribbon on North Oaks Walk-In Clinic in Ponchatoula are, from left, Sean Casteel, Deborah Robert, Dr. James Nelson, A.J. Bodker, Michele Sutton, Blake Daniels, Dr. Karen Carter, Cathy Allen, Dr. Ann Carruth and James E. Cathey Jr. [PONCHATOULA, La.] —The Ponchatoula Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting today for North Oaks Walk-In Clinic, located at 530 W. Pine St., Suite 1, ...
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  • North Oaks Medical Center's Automated Laboratory Heightens Patient Safety and Quality

    [HAMMOND, La.] --North Oaks Medical Center is the first hospital on the Northshore to implement a “lab train,” a fully computerized laboratory system that uses bar code technology to process specimens. The $1.1 million investment provides a higher level of patient safety and quality, and faster, safer testing of specimens collected in the hospital or in physician clinics. “This ...
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  • North Oaks Medical Explorer Post 940 Recognized by Istrouma Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America

    From left, Kelsey McLaughlin of Hammond High Magnet School and Morgan Horn of Albany High School take a closer look at a model of the human brain at the North Oaks Medical Explorers Career Fair. [HAMMOND, La.] —The Istrouma Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently recognized Medical Explorer Post 940, chartered by North Oaks Health System, for outstanding service to youth and as ...
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  • Nearly 1,100 Student-Athletes Participate in North Oaks Sports Medicine Physical Day

    Dr. Judson L. Penton, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center, screens Sydney Gregoire at North Oaks Sports Medicine Physical Day on April 21. Sydney is a cheerleader at St. Joseph School in Ponchatoula. Physical Day Volunteer Amy Riehlmann performs a height check on Tony McCrea, a member of the Southeastern Louisiana University football ...
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  • Deep Breathing Exercises to Lower Stress Levels

    In this video, North Oaks Health System employee and registered yoga teacher Britni Serou, RYT-200, demonstrates a 3-part deep breathing exercise that may help lower your stress level. Find a comfortable position in a quiet place. Sit on the floor, perhaps against a wall. Close your eyes. Soften your shoulders. Start to listen to your breath. Start to deepen your breath. Feel the breath moving ...
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  • North Oaks Physician Group to Open Ponchatoula Walk-In Clinic May 7

    North Oaks Walk-In Clinic—Ponchatoula will open on Monday, May 7 at 530 West Pine Street, Suite 1. [Ponchatoula, La.] –Walk-in medical care is coming to Ponchatoula! North Oaks Walk-In Clinic—Ponchatoula will open on Monday, May 7 at 530 West Pine Street, Suite 1. Members of the North Oaks Physician Group team will provide treatment for most illnesses and minor injuries for ...
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  • Livingston Parish Athletes Score Free Physicals Today

    [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 Health System physicians and employees teamed up with athletic trainers and kinesiology students from ...
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  • North Oaks Medical Center Welcomes Bicentennial Baby

    [HAMMOND, La.] – Aiden Scott Motichek has already made a name for himself as one of nearly 200 babies born April 30 on the 200th anniversary of Louisiana’s statehood. Aiden was welcomed into the world at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond on Monday by his parents Haley Stringer and Dakota Motichek of Maurepas. As part of the state’s Bicentennial celebration, North Oaks Medical ...
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  • North Oaks Walk-In Clinic Opens in Ponchatoula

    Patients, physicians and staff talk about quality services of the North Oaks Walk-In Clinic that opened in Ponchatoula, La. in May 2012. The North Oaks network of Walk-In Clinics offers short wait times and expert medical treatment for most illnesses and minor injuries for infants (age 6 months and older) to senior adults. No appointments are necessary. When You're in a Jam...Convenient ...
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  • North Oaks Medical Center to Offer Parking Lot Courtesy Shuttle Service

    [HAMMOND, La.] —North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond will offer a Parking Lot Courtesy Shuttle transportation service for patients, visitors and staff beginning Monday, Feb. 13 as construction continues for expansion of the hospital. The complimentary shuttle will run approximately every 8 minutes from 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays. Stops will include the Parking Garage, parking lots and ...
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  • Krewe of Omega Visits North Oaks Medical Center Pediatric Unit

    [HAMMOND, La.]—Members of the Tangipahoa Parish Krewe of Omega recently visited the North Oaks Medical Center Pediatric Unit to share the spirit of Mardi Gras with patients. From left are: Krewe of Omega Queen XXVI Joan Guzzardo (as Cinderella), Cathryn Rossie (as Queen of Hearts), Frank Elkins (as Mickey Mouse), Captain Joyce Smith and Krewe of Omega King XXVI John Guzzardo (as Prince ...
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  • North Oaks Heart Health Services Sponsors 9th Annual "Change of Heart" Expo

    [HAMMOND, La.] —A limited number of complimentary heart risk assessment appointments and seats in physician-led seminars on arthritis, stroke and diabetes remain available at this weekend’s Change of Heart Expo, sponsored by North Oaks Heart Health Services. The 9th annual event will take place this Sat., Feb. 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at North Oaks Diagnostic Center, located at 15837 ...
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  • Convenience, Quality, Expertise Touted at North Oaks Clinic Building Grand Opening

    North Oaks Clinic Building ribbon cutting participants included: (first row, from left) North Oaks Board of Commissioners Member Dr. Ann Carruth; Ponchatoula Mayor Bob Zabbia (retired North Oaks Board of Commissioners member); Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster; North Oaks Board of Commissioners members Blake Daniels, A.J. Bodker (Vice Chairman), Guy Recotta Jr. (Chairman); Internist Jay Kumar, MD; ...
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  • North Oaks Eye Care Clinic Now Open & Accepting New Patients

    North Oaks Ophthalmologist Daniel J. Dodson, MD North Oaks Eye Care Clinic [HAMMOND, La.] –North Oaks Physician Group welcomes Ophthalmologist Daniel J. Dodson, MD, and announces the opening of North Oaks Eye Care Clinic effective today, Jan. 30, 2012. Dr. Dodson is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all eye conditions. He ...
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  • North Oaks Clinic Building Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012

    A grand opening celebration is scheduled for the new North Oaks Clinic Building this Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5-7 p.m. The 4-story, 80,000-square-foot building is home to more than 20 North Oaks Physician Group health care providers. [Hammond, La.] —The North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners, Administration and Staff invite the community at large to the grand opening celebration for ...
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  • North Oaks Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2012

    North Oaks Medical Center staff members present Ethan Huo and his parents, Huoxian Ni and William Huo of Hammond, with a welcome basket as the first baby born at the hospital in the new year. From left are Staff Registered Nurse Mary Parker, grandmother Sai Hua Guo, grandfather Xi Di Ni, father William Huo, mother Huoxian Ni, baby Ethan, Obstetrician/Gynecologist Deborah L. Shuman, MD, and Women ...
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