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• Lower the Volume.

  October 1, 2012

  • Featured

  “Say what?” This phrase is becoming more common today—thanks to the misuse of MP3 players and other portable music devices that may lead to hearing loss. North Oaks Neuro-otologist Gerard Gianoli, MD, explains that hearing loss is caused by three main factors: Genetics Increased ... Continue reading

• Prostate Cancer

  October 1, 2012

  • In The News

  Lifestyle and Diet May Help Protect You Although there’s no sure way to prevent prostate cancer, you can make diet and lifestyle choices that may improve your odds of beating the disease. While any man can get cancer in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland, it’s more common in older ... Continue reading

• Walk-In Clinic or Emergency Room

  October 1, 2012

  • In The News

  From minor car accidents to major illnesses like heart attacks, unexpected health emergencies can be stressful and overwhelming. The first step in getting on the road to recovery is to decide whether to head to the Emergency Room (ER) or be treated at a Walk-In Clinic. North Oaks’ Emergency ... Continue reading

• 40 Weeks = Chubby Cheeks, Healthier Babies

  September 6, 2012

  • Featured

  North Oaks has joined with the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and individual hospitals in the Louisiana Birth Outcomes Project in the effort to decrease infant deaths and complication rates. One goal of the project is to eliminate ... Continue reading

• Proper Weightlifting

  September 6, 2012

  • Video

  In this video you will learn the proper weightlifting techniques for the squat, front squat, deadlift, Romanian deadlift (RDL), clean, bench press and inverted row. The video stresses the importance of proper form and instructs the person through every facet of the lifts. Watch Continue reading