News Network Posts in 2019
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Melanie Zaffuto
Operational Strategist Karin has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for September 2019. From 1992 to 2000, Karin worked as an Attendant for North Oaks' childcare center. In 2001, she returned as a Marketing Strategist after earning a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University followed by a master's in Business Administration. ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Same Day Surgery Charge Nurse Alexis has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for August 2019. Alexis joined Same Day Surgery in 2014 as a Staff Registered Nurse. In 2016, she was promoted to Charge Nurse. “I approach each day with a positive attitude, open mind and helping hand," shares Alexis. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minor in ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Hundreds of families came together at Cate Square Oct. 19 to participate in Operation Life 5K and Play It Safe. Sponsored by North Oaks Health System, the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) and nearly 40 community partners, the events served to increase awareness about organ and tissue donation and injury prevention. Now in its second year, Operation Life jumpstarted the day with a 5K ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
The North Oaks Business Development team garnered seven awards at the Pelican Awards hosted by the Louisiana Hospital Association (LHA) for its Hospital Public Relations and Marketing Constituency Group Nov. 8 at the Renaissance Hotel in Baton Rouge. North Oaks received two Pelican Awards in the “Publications” category for its CommUnity and Heartbeat newsletters. CommUnity is an ...
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DJ Miller
North Oaks dietitians Sarah and Katie share some healthy eating tips to help you get through the holidays without gaining excessive weight.
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Melanie Zaffuto
Antibiotics Awareness Week is Nov. 18-24, 2019. Learn when antibiotics are needed and when they’re not in this segment of Tangi 96.5 FM's "North Oaks Health Notes" with Clinical Pharmacy Manager Jamie Covington and host Johnny Chauvin.
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Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Rehabilitation Services Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Rebecca Troulliet of Ponchatoula is one of three professionals selected by the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT) to participate in the prestigious Kevin Wilk Traveling Fellowship this fall. Twice each year, three AASPT members are chosen to spend 7-10 days traveling to three ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates and their families are invited to a reunion scheduled from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7. To RSVP, register here. You also may call the North Oaks Special Events Line at (985) 230-2255 or (225) 686-4897. The reunion will take place in the E. Brent Dufreche Conference Center, located within North Oaks Diagnostic Center at ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked. (Liquids, needles and ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
Security Officer Michael has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for August 2019. Michael became a North Oaks Security Officer in 2014. After graduating from Independence High School, Michael joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served for 4 years. “I love to protect and serve," Michael shares. "Semper Fi!” His approach to life is guided by ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
As a Level II Trauma Center, North Oaks Medical Center is joining with community partners to host two special events on Oct. 19 – namely Play It Safe and Operation Life 5K. Both events support the Trauma Center’s mission to promote and deliver the highest level of trauma care, and improve public health through education to minimize preventable injuries in our community. In this edition ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about the importance of finding breast cancer early at its most treatable stages. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the U.S. will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women ...
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Control X-ray Technologist Jason has been honored with the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for July 2019. Jason joined the Diagnostics team in 1998 as a Radiology Assistant. He became a Control X-ray Technologist on the night shift in 2000. He moved to days in 2003. "Lifting patients' spirits and helping them feel better is rewarding to me," shares Jason. His ...
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System Financial Services Director Lynn has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Quarter Award for the second quarter of 2019. In 2018, Lynn joined North Oaks as System Financial Services Director. She brought nearly 30 years of leadership experience with her—six of which were spent in health care finance and 20 gained in emergency services nursing. Lynn shares, "Treating ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
For those with diabetes, the holidays can be challenging because of the focus on food and disruptions to daily routines. Learn how to holiday-proof your diabetes management plan and enjoy the festivities by attending a free group meeting, sponsored by North Oaks Diabetes Education, from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. The meeting will be held on the second floor of North Oaks Diagnostic Center at ...
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Rehabilitation Services Speech Pathologist/Quality Assessment Liaison has received the North Oaks Health System Employee of the Month Award for June 2019. Robin joined Rehabilitation Services in 2003 as a Speech Pathologist and added the role of Quality Assessment Liaison in 2012. "Every day is filled with opportunities to make a difference in someone’s quality of life," shares ...
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Technical Services Director Doug has received the North Oaks Health System Leader of the Quarter Award for the first quarter of 2019. In 1995, Doug joined the North Oaks Information Technology team as a Programmer/Analyst. He was promoted to Applications Manager in 2001 and accepted his current position in 2017. He received the health system’s Employee of the Year Award in 2000 and 2014. ...
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Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse Jamie has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for July 2019. Jamie joined the Telemetry team in 2011 as a Registered Nurse and was promoted to Charge Nurse in 2014. The impact a great nurse can have on patients was impressed upon her by her own doctors’ visits and medical testing growing up. “My love of caring for people and ...
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DJ Miller
North Oaks became the first facility in Louisiana to launch 3D mammography with ProFound AI™ (Artificial Intelligence), the most advanced, FDA-approved cancer detection software available. Unlike traditional 3D mammography platforms, ProFound AI™ combines advanced 3D imaging technology with deep learning, artificial intelligence to find hidden cancer at its earliest and most treatable ...
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Michele K. Sutton, FACHE
Dear North Oaks Family, It is with deep sorrow that I share with you the sudden passing this past Saturday, Sept. 28 of Dr. Bob Barsley, a member of our Board of Commissioners. Dr. Barsley was born and raised in the Hammond/Ponchatoula area and was deeply committed throughout his life and distinguished career to making a difference in his community. Since 2016, we have been fortunate to benefit ...
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Melanie Zaffuto
North Oaks Medical Center is among the first hospitals in the nation to complete EMPower Training, a skills-based competency program to support breastfeeding as optimal infant nutrition. North Oaks Medical Center is one of 90 hospitals selected to participate in the yearlong training program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). EMPower’s goal is to improve public ...
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Laura Hanzo
Download North Oaks CommUnity Newsletter Issue 3, 2019 and read: Knee Surgery, Rehab Provide Relief for Young Mother Immunizations: Not Just For Kids North Oaks First in Louisiana to Use ProFound AI ™ to Detect Breast Cancer North Oaks Foundation Garners Widespread Support Welcome, New Providers and more! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px 'Lucida Grande'} p.p1 {margin: ...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the single best way to protect against the flu, which usually peaks in the Southeast Louisiana region between October and March, is to get vaccinated each year. North Oaks Walk-In Clinics in Hammond and Walker and North Oaks Primary Care & After Hours Clinic in Ponchatoula are offering flu shots for adults and children, age 6 ...
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Interventional Radiologist Laura Leonards, M.D., has joined North Oaks Imaging Associates. Leonards comes to North Oaks after completing a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology through MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She earned her medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, where she also completed an internship in Internal Medicine. She ...
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Clinical Practice Facilitator Laura has received the North Oaks Health System Nurse Excellence Award for June 2019. In 2008, Laura joined the Operating Room as a Circulator. She became a Clinical Practice Facilitator specializing in education related to the care of patients before and after surgery in 2011. “Nursing is all about touching lives and lives touching yours along the way,” ...
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