News Network Posts in 2018
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Melanie Zaffuto
Every spring, North Oaks Sports Medicine provides free physicals for Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes student-athletes. This year, more than 1,300 area student-athletes from 42 junior high and high schools participated. This represents a combined total savings of nearly $100,000 for local residents like the Jones family of Hammond. “North Oaks Sports Medicine Physical Day benefitted my ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Medical Assistant III Tina has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for April 2018. Tina worked as a Certified Medical Assistant with Magnolia Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic from December 2012 to August 2017. She returned to the health system in the same position in December 2017 as a member of Dr. Gayle Beyl’s patient care team at North Oaks Primary Care ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Nine graduates of the North Oaks Dietetic Internship Program celebrated their accomplishments at a ceremony and reception Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center in Hammond. The members of the 25 th graduating class include: Jacey Rebekah Busbice of Morgan City; Cora Mikalynn Glaser of Grosse Tette; Dajanae Mentrae Johnson of Luling; Molly Katherine Kaiser of Crescent ...
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Whether taking a cruise or flying to an exotic location, you can be proactive to ensure a fun, relaxing trip, as well as a healthy, safe one. “No one wants to think about getting sick or hurt during a trip, but sometimes these things happen,” points out Dr. Stacy Newman of North Oaks Infectious Disease Clinic. As a frequent traveler to exotic locations, she speaks from experience. ...
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You’ve drafted a QB for your fantasy football team, and now you’re tracking the stats, watching the rankings...all important numbers. But your most important call of the season may be to run a hitch route to your family physician. It’s no secret that men need to pay more attention to their health. Because many of the major health risks that men face, like prostate cancer, can be ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Operating Room Assistant David has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for March 2018. David joined North Oaks in 1994 as a Home Health Aide and went on to gain experience in Senior Care and Rehabilitation Services. In 2001, he accepted his current position of Operating Room Assistant. "My mother always taught me to have compassion for others," shares David. ...
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While a kidney stone is a common and painful problem affecting both men and women, men are about four times more likely to develop the condition. It is believed that men are more vulnerable to kidney stones–the most frequent disorder afflicting men–because of their larger muscle mass as compared to women. Kidney stones are the reason for almost 3 million visits to health care providers ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Revenue Cycle Applications Manager Amanda has received the North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for March 2018. Amanda has worked in the health care field for 21 years. Early on in her career, she joined North Oaks as Collections Coordinator. She went on to serve as Lead Revenue Cycle Applications Analyst starting in 2011 and was promoted to Revenue Cycle Applications Manager ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Telemetry Unit Clinical Practice Facilitator Ashley has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for February 2018. Ashley joined North Oaks in 2011 as a Nurse Tech on the Telemetry South Unit and became a Staff Registered Nurse that same year. She was promoted to Charge Nurse in 2015 and became the Clinical Practice Facilitator for all three Telemetry Units in 2018. ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Sports Medicine certified athletic trainers have joined North Oaks Physician Group orthopaedic surgeons to select Michael Lee, Leslie Matherne, Madison Knight and Ty Moran as the 2018 “Student-Athletes of the Spring Season” in Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes. Female and male students were chosen from both parishes, representing the months of February-April 2018. St. ...
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Unexpected health emergencies can be stressful and overwhelming. Know when to choose a Walk-In Clinic or the Emergency Room (ER). The first step in getting on the road to recovery is to decide whether to head to the ER or be treated at a Walk-In Clinic. If your condition is not life-threatening, visit a Walk-In Clinic where you can see a physician or nurse practitioner without an appointment and ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Patient Access Associate Sheila has received North Oaks Health System's Employee of the Year Award for 2017. Sheila joined the North Oaks team in 2005 in her current position of Patient Access Associate. “My goal is for our patients to feel welcome, comfortable and confident in our care. I love making a positive difference in their lives,” Sheila shares. Originally from New ...
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As the summer heats up in South Louisiana, proper hydration while working and playing may be challenging, but it is a very important part of staying healthy. Our hot and humid weather may cause the body’s internal temperature to rise, which can result in heat exhaustion and heatstroke if not treated quickly. Your body may have problems performing normal functions when you don’t have ...
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Employee Services Director Tracy has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Year Award for 2017. In 1995, Tracy joined the North Oaks Human Resources team as Secretary. She rose through the ranks as an Assistant, Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant over the next 5 years. In 2000, she was promoted to Employment Coordinator and accepted her current leadership role in ...
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Shantel Johnson
Dr. D’Antoni Dennis discusses chronic sinusitis symptoms, risks and treatment options such as Balloon Sinuplasty™. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty™, a minimally invasive in-office procedure that can take the pressure of your sinuses for good.
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Shantel Johnson
Dr. Jeffrey LaCour talks with a patient who suffered from chronic sinus issues for years. Hear about her symptoms, such as facial pain, congestion and pressure, and how Balloon Sinuplasty changed her life.
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Melanie Zaffuto
Medical Office Specialist Laura has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for February 2018. Laura joined North Oaks in 2000 as an Admissions Assistant. In 2005, she transferred to the Walk-In Clinic in Walker as an Insurance Assistant and became Clinical Supervisor in 2006. In 2009, she started working in insurance verification for Mammography. She became a Medical ...
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Nanette White
For years, Yvonne Downing’s tennis friends complained that she was faking an annoying clearing of her throat for her advantage. But, it wasn’t just a bad habit. It was an indicator of sinusitis, an inflammation of the cavities in the bones that surround the nose. The drip was just one of the symptoms that caused the Hammond resident discomfort. She also suffered from facial pain, ...
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Shantel Johnson
Watch the May 8, 2018 public forum hosted by North Oaks Board of Commissioners and President/Chief Executive Officer Michele Sutton.
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Shantel Johnson
Get ideas for heart-healthy ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in this WVUE FOX 8 “Northshore Report" with Anchor Nancy Parker. North Oaks Cardiologist Jherie Ducombs, MD, and Dietetic Intern Lyell Turner promote the May 5 Northshore Heart Walk at Fontainebleau State Park and prepare a Heart-Check Certified recipe for salsa.
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Melanie Zaffuto
Ortho/Neuro Unit Staff Nurse Megan has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for January 2018. "Watching a patient improve and being a part of his or her recovery is incredibly rewarding," Megan shares. Megan joined the North Oaks team in 2010 as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She became a Medicine Unit Nurse Tech in 2012. After nursing school graduation in 2013, ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Cath Lab Manager Carolyn has received North Oaks Health System's Leader of the Month Award for February 2018. "I put my heart into my work," Carolyn shares. Carolyn joined the North Oaks team in 1997 as a Telemetry Unit Staff Registered Nurse (RN). In 2003, she became a Radiology RN and transferred to the Recovery Room as a Staff RN in 2004. She became a Cath Lab RN in 2007 and was ...
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Laura Hanzo
Download North Oaks CommUnity Issue 2 2018 and read: North Oaks Fights Heart Disease in New Ways Prediabetes - Don't Let The Name Fool You Tennis Player 'Loves' Results of Balloon Sinuplasty Welcome, New Providers and more!
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Melanie Zaffuto
If you have questions about North Oaks, make plans to attend the health system’s Public Forum Tuesday, May 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. Hosted by the North Oaks Board of Commissioners and President/Chief Executive Officer Michele Sutton, the forum will take place in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located within North Oaks Diagnostic Center at 15837 Paul Vega, MD, Drive in Hammond. While ...
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