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• MRSA: What You Should Know

  October 14, 2013

  • Media Release

  

  To schedule a class on MRSA prevention for your group, please call North Oaks at (985) 230-5726. What is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)? Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to as "staph," is a bacteria commonly found on the skin of healthy people. Occasionally, staph ... Continue reading

• North Oaks Urges Women to Make a Promise to Have an Annual Mammogram

  October 10, 2013

  • Media Release

  

  Information on breast cancer prevention is everywhere in October – but ladies, are you following the advice? If you’re 40 years or older, make a promise to talk with your doctor about an annual mammogram. A mammogram can find a breast cancer lump earlier, when it’s much smaller and ... Continue reading

• North Oaks Sports Medicine Honors Student Athletes of the Month for August

  October 4, 2013

  • Media Release

  North Oaks Sports Medicine is shining the spotlight on Gharmaine Ashton, Tommy Brocato, Jenna Reno and Baylie Stears as “Student-Athletes of the Month” for August. Ponchatoula High School Senior Jenna Reno, 17, has a 4.0 GPA. She ranks as the top runner on the Green Wave's Cross ... Continue reading

• Explore Health Care Careers with North Oaks Health System

  October 3, 2013

  • In The News
  • Media Release

  

  North Oaks Health System and the Boy Scouts of America are offering students, ages 14-20, with an interest in health care as a career, the opportunity to join Medical Explorers Post 940. Post 940 enables high school and college students to “explore” at a career fair where many types of ... Continue reading

• Dr. Tony Dennis, ENT, Talks About Sleep Apnea and Snoring on Tangi 96.5

  October 3, 2013

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  Dr. D'Antoni “Tony” Dennis shares tips on sleep apnea and snoring with host Johnny Chauvin. Continue reading