News Network Posts in 2015
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Learn about the tools that physical therapists use to treat incontinence issues.
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McKenzie Therapy is a non-surgical treatment option for low back or neck pain.
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Laura Hanzo
These days, our world is full of many things that claim to make us healthy. It’s easy to become overwhelmed and confused by gluten-free grocery sections, intense exercise training methods, unrealistic Instagram photos and restaurants catering to different eating styles. With such an array of new choices, influences and buzzwords, it’s important to understand what being healthy means ...
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"Sitting disease" is real. Physical Therapist Jonathan Bonfiglio explains ways to offset the physical and mental costs of too much sitting on "Health Notes" with Tangi 96.5 FM's Johnny Chauvin.
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Nanette White
North Oaks Sports Medicine athletic trainers teamed up with North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Wayne Dowdy, Bre’Ashlee Jones, Sarah Novak and Justin Thompson as Student-Athletes of the Month for February. Wayne Dowdy is a junior at Hammond High Magnet School. He is a midfield soccer player and belongs to Key Club and Student Government. Wayne also is a member of the ...
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Discover how fibroids form in the uterus and how treatment can be tailored to your specific symptoms and needs.
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Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment options for menopause.
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Nanette White
Ideal Protein Registered Dietitian Rebecca has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for January 2015. Rebecca joined the North Oaks team in 2013 in her current position. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Louisiana State University and completed a dietetic internship at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. “Rebecca is a ...
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Dietetic Intern Tracy Miller discusses how to bite into a healthy lifestyle on KSLU 90.9 FMs "Point of View" with Rosa Dunn. Click the link to hear about healthy eating and our upcoming cooking demonstration during National Nutrition Month in March.
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The following submission was provided by Jessica of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. While caring for a patient recently, Physical Therapist Allison learned in the course of their conversation that she was in need of winter clothes and shoes. Known for her big heart, Allison responded to her patient’s need by collecting clothing from her own home for the patient to choose from and then ...
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Find out what HPV is, how to prevent it and what treatment options are available.
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Nanette White
Telemetry Unit North Charge Nurse Rivers, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Rivers joined the North Oaks team in September 2012 as a staff nurse on the Telemetry Unit and accepted her current position in November 2014. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Millsaps College in Jackson, Miss. and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from ...
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Nanette White
Pediatric Unit Staff Nurse Rebecca, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Rebecca joined the North Oaks team in July 2002 as a Rehab Technician. She accepted her current position in December 2010 and serves as a member of the Shared Governance Coordinating Nursing Practice Council. Rebecca earned a bachelor’s degree in biological science from ...
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The following story was submitted by Rehabilitation Inpatient Operations Manager Michael. “On Oct. 2, Physical Therapist Lauren was visiting the Fountain Café at North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital and was witnessed performing a lifesaving measure on a visitor. As the visitor passed behind her, she heard him choking and turned to him to ask if he needed the Heimlich maneuver. When the ...
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William Kopfler, MD
Dr. William Kopfler of North Oaks Cardiology Clinic talks with Tangi 96.5 FM s "Health Notes" host Johnny Chauvin about the Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial (CIRT) taking place at North Oaks. Listen to the show to learn more about CIRT and its purpose to see if reducing inflammation can lower the risk of having a future heart attack, a stroke or dying from heart disease.
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Nanette White
Well Baby Nursery Certified Nursing Assistant Cynthia has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for December 2014. Cynthia joined the North Oaks team in 2008 as a nursing assistant on the OB/GYN Unit and accepted her current position in 2009. She attended Northshore Career College in Hammond. “Cynthia is a team player and is always willing to jump in and ...
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Laura Hanzo
The North Oaks Sports Medicine staff and North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons have selected Li'Neshon Legard, Thomas Shepard, Darilyn Rogers and Nikol Kalaj as January’s Student-Athletes of the Month for athletic and academic achievements. Li'Neshon Legard is a 15-year-old sophomore at Hammond High Magnet School. As point guard for the Lady Tors basketball team, she ...
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Laura Hanzo
North Oaks Health System President/CEO James E. Cathey Jr. announces that North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital, a short-term, inpatient medical rehabilitation facility, has received the 2014 Guardian of Excellence Award from Press Ganey Associates, Inc. North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital is the only medical rehabilitation facility in Louisiana to receive this prestigious award for 2 consecutive ...
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Nanette White
General Surgery Charge Nurse Alison, RN, has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award. Alison joined the North Oaks team in November 2007 as a Nurse Tech and became a Staff Nurse on the Surgery Unit in 2008. She accepted the Charge Nurse position in February 2014. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Southeastern Louisiana University. "Alison is ...
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Katie Sheets, RN
Sudden Impact is a program geared toward teen drivers to help prevent fatalities and injuries from impaired, distracted and/or unrestrained driving. North Oaks Medical Center’s Trauma Program is proud to now present the program right here in our own community. Listen to Certified Programs Director Katie Sheets discuss the program with KSLU Radio ’s “Point of View” host Rosa ...
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If your New Year resolution involves weight loss, listen to Registered Dietitians Rebecca Porche and Brittany O'Bryan talk with Tangi 96.5 FM's Johnny Chauvin about our medically supervised weight loss program Ideal You and how it can help you.
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Learn about common STDs, their symptoms and treatments. Also learn about some common STD myths.
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Laura Hanzo
North Oaks Sports Medicine athletic trainers teamed up with North Oaks Physician Group orthopedic surgeons to select Brooklyn Giovingo, Richard Henry, Donovan Thibodeaux and Emily Waddell as Student-Athletes of the Month for December. Brooklyn Giovingo is a freshman at Walker High School. She is a member of the varsity volleyball, basketball, track and softball teams. As a middle blocker on the ...
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Nanette White
Three area physicians have been selected by their peers to serve on the North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Medical Executive Committee for 2015. These officers will serve as liaisons between North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital and the North Oaks Health System Board of Commissioners. Serving as Chief-of-Staff and Chairman is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Lisa M. Jaubert, MD. She ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
If you smoke or have diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and/or leg pain or discomfort when you walk, you could be at risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). If left untreated, PAD can lead to gangrene, heart attack and stroke. Join Cardiologist Jorge Castellanos, MD, FACC, of North Oaks Physician Group for a free talk on PAD’s symptoms, diagnosis and treatment on Wed., Feb. ...
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