Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 3, 2019

Posted By Laura Hanzo

September 20, 2019

Community Newsletter

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 ... Continue reading

Guard Your Skin Against Harmful Enemies

Posted By Nanette White

July 11, 2019

Community Newsletter

Click here to download a PDF version of this article as it appeared in CommUnity. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense, and it is the most likely to show the effects of daily assault. A variety of factors — ranging from the sun and diet to a lack of sleep or stress — take ... Continue reading

Survival Guide for the Dog Days of Summer

Posted By Nanette White

July 8, 2019

Community Newsletter

With the hottest days of summer in full swing, the North Oaks Walk-In cinics team urges you to keep your family safe and healthy with the following tips: Look before you lock. High temperatures inside a closed vehicle have claimed the lives of almost 800 children nationwide since 1998, according to ... Continue reading

Making Sense of Sunscreen

Posted By Nanette White

June 19, 2019

Community Newsletter

If you’ve shopped for sunscreen lately you may have noticed that there are nearly as many different types as there are sands of grain on the beach. Because most health care providers agree that sunscreen is an important tool in reducing the risk of skin cancer and premature aging caused by the ... Continue reading

Mole or Melanoma?

Posted By Nanette White

June 19, 2019

Community Newsletter

If you have a small brown skin spot or growth, you might wonder if it’s a serious cancer or a normal mole. Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, and it most often appears as an irregular, multicolored or brownish spot that continues to increase in size. It may begin as a flat ... Continue reading

What Caretakers Need to Know About Prostate Cancer

Posted By Nanette White

June 3, 2019

Community Newsletter

Odds are that a man in your life has a one in nine chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Because cancer of any kind can be a physical and emotional challenge, it’s important to be supportive and fight the disease as a team. Here are some suggestions to help you attack prostate cancer ... Continue reading

Seven Tips to Keep Your Prostate Healthy

Posted By Northshore Urological Associates

June 3, 2019

Community Newsletter

One of the most common questions urologists hear is “How can I keep my prostate healthy?” A good place to start is to maintain a balanced, healthy diet, and to stay active with regular exercise. You should also add a little sunshine to your day in order to get plenty of Vitamin D. Here ... Continue reading

What You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer

Posted By Brad M. Lake, MD

June 3, 2019

Community Newsletter

About 175,000 American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, making it the most common cancer among men other than skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. It’s a serious disease, but most men diagnosed with this cancer do not die from it. It is treatable if ... Continue reading

What Men Should Ask the Urologist About Prostate Health

Posted By Stephen Graham, MD

June 3, 2019

Community Newsletter

So you have a urology appointment coming up. Be prepared with a list of questions to make your visit smoothly. Whether you’re seeing your urologist for a regular check-up or because you have a problem, asking questions can help you both plan for a healthy future. Here are some suggestions: ... Continue reading

Five Things African-Americans Should Know About Prostate Cancer

Posted By Nanette White

June 3, 2019

Community Newsletter

1. One in six African-American men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. 2. African-American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer more than U.S. men of any other race. They are 1.7 times more likely than white men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. 3. Prostate ... Continue reading

Read CommUnity Issue 2 2019

Posted By Laura Hanzo

April 19, 2019

Community Newsletter

Download CommUnity Newsletter Issue 2 2019 and read: Prostate Cancer Survivor Says Make That First Appointment North Oaks Foundation Update May is Trauma Awareness Month Healthy Recipe Turkey Burger Community Education and more! Continue reading

Prostate Cancer Survivor Says Make That First Appointment

Posted By Nanette White

April 17, 2019

A former high school shot put champ, college football player, coach and Army lieutenant, Jimmy Barrilleaux had always been strong and healthy – until a routine visit to his primary care doctor showed his PSA levels were high. A PSA test, the most common screening tool for prostate cancer, ... Continue reading

The Truth About Vaping

Posted By Laura Hanzo

January 24, 2019

Community Newsletter

Everyone is aware of the dangers of smoking. For years we have discouraged youngsters from smoking. And it’s worked. The number of middle school and high school student smokers has declined over the past decade. Then, electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, hit the market and ... Continue reading

Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 1 2019

Posted By Laura Hanzo

January 23, 2019

Community Newsletter

Download CommUnity Newsletter Issue 1 2019 and read: Fiscal Year Ending 2018 Annual Report The Truth About Vaping Start the New Year With a New You Living Well With Diabetes Can Be Done Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading

Living Well With Diabetes Can Be Done

Posted By Nanette White

January 22, 2019

Community Newsletter

When Pat Moore was persistently exhausted, had headaches and felt nauseous, her husband urged her to see a doctor to get some relief. Mrs. Moore’s primary care doctor suspected she might have diabetes so he referred her to Dr. A. Mannan Khan of North Oaks Endocrinology Clinic in Hammond. As an ... Continue reading

Keep Your Kids Safe This Halloween

October 29, 2018

Community Newsletter

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids. To help keep your family safe while having fun this holiday, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers the following tips: All Dressed Up: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short ... Continue reading

Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 3 2018

Posted By Laura Hanzo

September 28, 2018

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Download CommUnity Newsletter Issue 3 2018 and read: New Procedure Improves Outcomes for Stroke Victims Let's Talk About Opioids Foundations Raising Funds for Biplane Machine Healthy Recipe: Good-For-You Cornbread Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading

New Procedure Improves Outcomes for Stroke Victims

Posted By Laura Hanzo

September 17, 2018

Seventy-year-old Harry Glen Sterling was eating a bowl of cereal, watching the morning news when his wife Charlene noticed his lips looked funny, his left side was limp and he was slurring his words. She jumped into action, and within 10 minutes, the Kentwood Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance ... Continue reading

Tennis Player 'Loves' Results of Balloon Sinuplasty™

Posted By Nanette White

May 18, 2018

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 ... Continue reading

Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 2 2018

Posted By Laura Hanzo

April 21, 2018

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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! Continue reading

Relief is in Sight: New Options to Help Sinus Sufferers

Posted By Ashley Miller

March 15, 2018

Click here to download a PDF version of this article as it appeared in CommUnity. Ann McDaniel-Hall had to do something when the facial pain and excruciating headaches became unbearable. For years, she struggled with sinus problems. Although she was tired of taking antibiotics, she was reluctant to ... Continue reading

Read CommUnity Newsletter Issue 1 2018

Posted By Laura Hanzo

January 31, 2018

Community Newsletter

Download CommUnity Newsletter Issue 1 2018 and read about: FYE 2017 Annual Report Understanding Your Blood Pressure A PCP Should Be Part of Your Health Plan Healthy Recipe: Corn Chowder Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading

A PCP Should Be Part of Your Health Plan

Posted By Laura Hanzo

January 21, 2018

Community Newsletter

Karl, 51, is a husband, father and learning experience designer who takes good care of himself by working out regularly and eating healthy. He has never been hospitalized or had any type of surgery. In fact, he hadn’t even been to visit a doctor in two years. So, he was surprised to learn that ... Continue reading

Are You Ready To Quit?

Posted By Laura Hanzo

January 19, 2018

Community Newsletter

It is no secret that smoking is a hard habit to break. Although it’s hard, it is possible. Millions of people have quit successfully, and you can too! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are more former smokers today than current smokers. Nov. 16 is the ... Continue reading

Read CommUnity Newsletter Third Issue 2017

Posted By Laura Hanzo

October 25, 2017

Community Newsletter

Download the third issue of CommUnity here and read about: Motorcycle Crash Survivor: "Don't Give Up!" Message From the CEO Bumps & Lumps in the Neck Should Be Checked Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? Welcome, New Providers and more! Continue reading