News Network Posts in 2015
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Laura Hanzo
The votes are in, and the North Oaks Sports Medicine team and North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons have named the 2014-15 “Student-Athletes of the Year.” The qualifying student-athletes who scored the most points in an online poll to earn the honor (percentage of votes received, based on school population) are Kristen Favalora, Jessica Gregoire, William Rogers and Hunter ...
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Nanette White
North Oaks Sports Medicine athletic trainers teamed up with North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Hunter Stanley, Kayla Sanchez, Kyle Baudoin and Jessica Gregoire as Student-Athletes of the Month for April. Hunter Stanley is a junior at St. Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School in Hammond, where he is a third-year member of the baseball team. He has pitched 16.2 innings ...
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Nanette White
Telemetry Unit West and Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Unit Manager Britanie, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Nurse Excellence Award. Britanie earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Miss. She joined the North Oaks team in February 2007 as a Staff Nurse and accepted her current position in August 2012. She received the Nurse Excellence ...
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Nanette White
Local, fellowship-trained and board-certified General Surgeon Dorothy A. Lewis, MD, will join North Oaks Physician Group’s newest clinic, North Oaks Surgical Associates, effective June 8, 2015. New patient appointments are now being scheduled. To make an appointment, call (985) 230-7430 in Hammond or (225) 686-4960 in Livingston. Dr. Lewis has practiced in Hammond and performed surgeries at ...
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Can you spot the signs of a stroke? North Oaks Stroke Team nurses Charles Abrams, RN and Toni Shirey, RN discuss stroke, the warning signs and the importance of getting medical attention quickly on KSLU FM's "Point of View" with host Rosa Dunn.
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This video describes the principles of foam rolling and myofacial release that can be used throughout the body to loosen muscles.
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Nanette White
Case Management Program Assistant Linda has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for April 2015. Linda joined the North Oaks team in June 2006 as a Case Management Secretary. She was promoted to her current position in July 2012. “Linda provides exceptional support to our Case Managers,” comments Senior Vice President of Patient Services Shelly ...
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Katie Sheets, RN
Stay Alert. Stay Aware. Stay Alive. Katie Sheets and Johnny Chauvin talk injury prevention in observance of Trauma Awareness Month on Tangi 96.5 FM's "Health Notes."
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Laura Hanzo
The votes are in! North Oaks Sports Medicine is honored to announce the following student-athletes as the 2014-2015 North Oaks Student-Athletes of the Year. These students were chosen based on excellence in athletic competition, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher, being active in school and community organizations and showing respect for coaches, teammates, officials, teachers and other students. To ...
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Discover what BRCA Gene testing is, who should be screened and what the test results mean.
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To qualify, student-athletes must: Be a Student-Athlete of the Month Excel in athletic competition school year-round Have a 3.0 GPA or higher Be active in school/community organizations Show respect for coaches, teammates, officials, teachers and other students North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons and North Oaks Sports Medicine team have selected the top three male and top three female ...
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Nanette White
Surgical Assistant/Radiologic Technologist Carroll Jo of North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for March 2015. Carroll Jo joined the North Oaks team in November 2011 in her current position. She graduated from Lallie Kemp Charity Hospital School of Radiologic Technology. She has 35 years of professional experience, ...
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Nanette White
Telemetry West Charge Nurse Jennifer, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Jennifer joined the North Oaks team in May 2008 as a Licensed Practical Nurse and accepted her current position in May 2014. “Jennifer is a positive role model for our organization,” remarks Nursing Unit Manager Britanie Breland, RN. “She is a glowing role model ...
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Nanette White
The odds of a stroke happening to you or someone you know are quite high. One in six people are likely to suffer a stroke, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. As a result, brain cells in the immediate area begin to die because they no longer get the oxygen and nutrients they need to function. ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Health System is committed to offer our community high quality stroke care at both our Medical Center and Rehabilitation Hospital. North Oaks Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. In addition, North Oaks Rehabilitation ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission ’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ’s Heart-Check mark for Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of quality from their respective organizations. “Achievement of Primary Stroke Center ...
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Laura Hanzo
Distracted driving is any activity that takes a person’s attention away from the task of driving. These include, but are not limited to: Texting Using a cell phone or smartphone Eating and drinking Talking to passengers Applying makeup and grooming Reading (including maps) Using a navigation system Watching a video Adjusting a radio, CD player or MP3 player. Source: NHTSA
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Kimberly Guillory, MD
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Louisiana has some of the highest rates of STDs in the nation. Dr. Kimberly Guillory of Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology talks prevention on KSLU 90.9 FMs "Point of View" with host Rosa Dunn. To learn more about STDs, watch Dr. Guillory's video, "Sexually Transmitted Diseases" on www.northoaks.tv.
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Jeff LaCour, MD
Dr. Jeff LaCour of North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic discusses treatment options for chronic sinusitis, including Balloon Sinuplasty, with "Health Notes" host Johnny Chauvin on Tangi 96.5 FM. Follow the link to listen to the show. To learn more about Balloon Sinuplasty, watch Dr. LaCour's video "Chronic Sinusitis: Balloon Sinuplasty" or click www.northoaks.org/breathe.
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Find out how important hand therapy is to the recovery of upper body injuries.
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Nanette White
Roger, 76, suffered a heart attack, then a stroke, a few years ago. Now, he is participating in the Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial (CIRT) , hoping that an anti-inflammatory drug will reduce his risks of having future heart problems. “I have a history of heart problems and lost my mother to a heart attack,” Roger remarks. “This study could potentially have an impact ...
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Laura Hanzo
North Oaks Sports Medicine athletic trainers teamed up with North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Gabe Garcia, Taylor Kinnison, William Rogers and Nicole Colclough as Student-Athletes of the Month for March. Gabe Garcia is a senior at Ponchatoula High School. He has played the position of guard for 4 years on the basketball team and is now the senior team captain. Garcia leads ...
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Nanette White
Environmental Services Supervisor Edward has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for February 2015. Edward joined the North Oaks team in 2004 as a Housekeeper and accepted his current position in 2012. He attended Southwest Community College in Summit, Miss. and is a certified cosmetologist. “Edward takes pride in ensuring that the hospital environment ...
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Nanette White
Intensive Care Unit Charge Nurse Travis, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Travis joined the North Oaks team in May 2009 as a Nurse Tech and accepted his current position in October 2013. Travis earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University. A Husser native, he now lives in Hammond. "Travis consistently receives ...
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The following story was submitted by Pastoral Care Director Keith Kincaid. Charge Nurse Gabe and other Emergency Department staff members provided extraordinary care for a family in need of spiritual support. A deceased patient’s adult children were traveling great distances to see her after learning of her unexpected passing, but were unable to reach the hospital before the Coroner’s ...
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