News Network Posts in 2013
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Osteoporosis affects millions of women in the US. A woman’s risk of breaking a hip due to osteoporosis equals her risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer combined. Although frail bones are of specific concern for the elderly, women of all ages need to take steps to keep their bones strong as they grow older. Dr. Shuman knows it’s important to take care of herself so she can care for ...
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I’m Elizabeth, and knowing the warning signs of a heart attack saved my life. Even though my symptoms didn’t seem severe, I went to the ER at North Oaks Medical Center. Sure enough, I was experiencing a heart attack with 100% blockage. I am so very thankful to the staff and physicians who didn’t waste a single second from the moment I arrived, and quickly performed an angiogram ...
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Thank you for attending our Bingo & Beauty Luncheon! We hope you enjoyed your girls’ day out and learned valuable health information and wellness tips. To view photos of the fun, click on the link below. *Please note that all event photos will be available online until May 31, 2013. View Your Photos To download photos: Click on the photo to open Right click on the photo Choose the size ...
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On Wednesday, April 24, Dr. Nancy Mellin of Northshore ENT was a guest on “North Oaks Health Notes” with Johnny Chauvin on Tangi 96.5 FM. Dr. Mellin discussed diagnosis and treatment for common pediatric ear, nose and throat problems, including ear infections, sinusitis, allergies and sleep apnea. Click Here to Listen Now
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Student-athletes from 25 Tangipahoa Parish schools and Southeastern Louisiana University received free physical examinations at North Oaks Sports Medicine Physical Day on Saturday, April 20. North Oaks sponsored the 22 nd annual event to help junior high and high school student-athletes fulfill Louisiana High School Athletic Association requirements and as the official health care provider of ...
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An annual service project of the Southeastern Louisiana University chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi Women’s Fraternity brings cheer to children during hospital stays at North Oaks Medical Center. Members recently delivered 21 hand-stuffed, plush panda bears (the fraternity’s mascot) to the hospital.
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I enjoy staying active in my community as a minister and teacher. Typically, nothing slows me down. But when a small red spot on my ear wouldn’t go away, I did the smart thing and had my doctor check it out. My ENT did an exam and biopsy, and my worst fear was confirmed: Cancer. My doctor recommended surgery, and removed a cancerous part of my ear that was the size of a quarter – but ...
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Do you snore? Are you sleepy all the time? Do you wake up feeling not refreshed? If so, you may have a sleep disorder. Your health care provider can determine if a sleep study might benefit you. Most sleeping disorders can be effectively treated once they have been accurately diagnosed. The following Epworth Sleepiness Scale measures how sleepy you are. How likely are you to doze off or fall ...
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On Friday, March 22, Dr. Stephen Graham of Northshore Urological Associates and North Oaks Multispecialty Group was a guest on "North Oaks Health Notes" on TANGI 96.5 FM. In observance of National Kidney Month, Dr. Graham talked with host Johnny Chauvin about prevention tips and treatment options for kidney stones, one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. Click Here to ...
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On Thursday, March 21, Dr. Brad Lake of Northshore Urological Associates and North Oaks Multispecialty Group was a guest on "Point of View" on KSLU Radio 90.9 FM. Dr. Lake talked with host Rosa Dunn about prevention tips and treatment options for kidney stones, one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. Click Here to Listen Now
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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 to activate the swallowing muscles. "I feel that VitalStim enables us as speech-language ...
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On March 1, 2013, Jaymien Jonathan Sandon made history as the first baby born at North Oaks Medical Center to have a state-of-the-art Electronic Health Record (EHR) instead of a paper medical chart. Kari and Jonathan Sandon of Livingston, La. welcomed their first child into the world at 8:20 p.m. on March 1, less than 15 hours after the final phases of implementation of Electronic Health Record ...
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Northshore Internal Medicine Associates, a North Oaks Physician Group clinic in Hammond, has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Diabetes Recognition Program for excellence in caring for patients with diabetes. The NCQA Diabetes Recognition Program (DRP) is a voluntary effort designed to recognize clinicians who use evidence-based measures and meet strict ...
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Action News 17 Reporter Ken Benitez and Dr. William Kopfler of North Oaks Cardiology talk about the importance of blood pressure control to your overall health. High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it is without any obvious symptoms until a major problem occurs. If left untreated, high blood pressure can damage the kidneys and increase the risk of stroke, heart ...
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February 13, 2013 Tangipahoa Parish Council P. O. Box 215 Amite, LA 70422 Dear Councilmen: On behalf of North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners, please accept this letter as our formal request to reappoint James L. Nelson, MD to our Board. Dr. Nelson was initially appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Dr. Larry Fambrough which will end April, 2013. Dr. Nelson has been an integral ...
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Lawrence “Larry” Dominguez of Ponchatoula joined fellow volunteers at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond on February 6 for an early celebration of his 95 th birthday. Dominguez has volunteered at the hospital for the past 20 years and was named Volunteer of the Year in 2003, which he shared with his wife of 68 years, Bertha Dominguez. He gives credit to Bertha for introducing him to ...
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Are you at risk for heart disease? Learn about risk factors from North Oaks cardiologist Dr. William Kopfler as he discusses American Heart Month with Action News 17.
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I was 47 years young. I had no pain or symptoms. And then my life changed in a heartbeat. During a routine check-up, I learned I was at high risk for a heart attack, and was given a stress test. My busy career and vacation plans were suddenly put on hold for life-saving triple bypass heart surgery. My family and I realized how fortunate we were when my physician remarked that the blockage was in ...
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On Tuesday, Feb. 5, Dr. William Kopfler of North Oaks Cardiology Clinic appeared on North Oaks Health Notes on TANGI 96.5 FM. Dr. Kopfler and host Johnny Chauvin talked about risk factors and prevention of heart disease. Dr. Kopfler also promoted the “Make a Date with Your Heart” events that North Oaks is hosting in observance of American Heart Month. Click Here to Listen Now
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Specialized gynecologic and obstetrical care for adolescent and adult women will arrive in Livingston Parish on Monday, Feb. 4 when Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic opens in Walker. The new clinic will be the only dedicated gynecologic and obstetrical physician practice in Livingston Parish. Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology will be located at 28799 Walker South Road, Suite 1 in ...
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Radiologist J.P. Miller, MD, has been selected as North Oaks Health System’s Physician of the Year for 2012. The award recognizes exceptional dedication to people, service, leadership, continuous improvement in patient care and community involvement. Each year, the Medical Executive Committees for North Oaks Medical Center and North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital accept Physician of the Year ...
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Neurologist Socrates Zapata Campusano, MD, has joined the practice of North Oaks Neurology Clinic in Hammond. He will begin seeing patients on Friday, Feb. 1. Dr. Zapata, as he is known professionally, has practiced medicine in the New Orleans area for more than 7 years. He also served as Clinical Instructor of Medicine at Louisiana State University in New Orleans for 3 years. He is board ...
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The staff of North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond welcomed Madyson Sarai Guillard as the first baby born at the hospital in 2013. Madyson was born to parents Perry and Gabriel Guillard of Hammond on Jan. 1 at 1:13 a.m. She weighed 6 lbs., 6 oz. and measured 19 inches in length. Sharingin the joy are grandparents Melissa Badon and Norman James of Amite and Jeanetta Moore of Kentwood. Click here to ...
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Introduction: How many of us make a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight and actually keep it? Have you ever noticed how gyms are packed with people exercising during the beginning of the year, but somehow slowly dwindle away after a few months? If you make any new year’s resolution, choose to work toward a healthy weight in a reasonable, realistic way. Losing weight should not be ...
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