NEWS & UPDATES
 Women in Cancer Treatment Invited to Free Lunch Presentation of Look Good…Feel Better on Monday, April 14 [Posted March 26, 2008]
For women living with cancer, a confident self-image may positively affect their outlook and treatment effectiveness. This philosophy is at the heart of “Look Good…Feel Better,” an American Cancer Society program for women in cancer treatment designed to inspire them with the determination and courage to take on the challenges of their condition and therapy. [learn more]
North Oaks Diabetes Support Group to Learn about
the New Diabetic Exchange List
[Posted March 26, 2008]
The North Oaks Diabetes Support Group will learn about the newly expanded and updated meal planning lists produced by The American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association at their Wednesday, April 2 meeting from 6-7 p.m. [learn more]
North Oaks Clinic to Host Free “Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention” Class in Walker [Posted March 19, 2008]
Join North Oaks Community Educator Sean Casteel for a discussion about the effects of prescription drug abuse on Thursday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Livingston Parish Literacy and Technology Center, located at 9261 Florida Boulevard in Walker. [learn more]
Community Feels Effects of Emergency Room Overcrowding [Posted March 12, 2008]
The overcrowding of emergency departments nationwide continues to be a problem, and hospitals across Louisiana, including North Oaks Medical Center, also are feeling the effects. [learn more]
North Oaks Sleep Disorders Center Observes
National Sleep Awareness Week® [Posted March 4, 2008]
Only half of all Americans sleep well, according to polls by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). People who sleep well are, in general, happier and healthier. But when sleep is poor or inadequate, people feel tired or fatigued; relationships and work productivity may suffer. NSF polls find that while many adults say they are often tired or fatigued, most don’t take steps to improve their sleep habits. [learn more]
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