North Oaks Medical Center Welcomes First Baby of 2008
Julius Robert Wilkerson’s birth, at 12:20 p.m. on January 1, has earned him and his parents, Jessica Chrystal and Robert Wilkerson of Amite, celebrity status at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond as Baby New Year 2008.

Julius became the first baby born at North Oaks in 2008 when he arrived at 12:20 p.m. on the first day of the new year, weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz. and measuring 20 inches long. He was delivered by North Oaks Obstetrics & Gynecology Certified Nurse Midwife Vicki Matherne, CNM, with the assistance of the North Oaks Women and Children’s Services team.

Julius has two siblings, twins Dedrain and Dawayne, 3. Grandparents are Jesse and Mary Chrystal of Amite and Bobby and Carrie Wilkerson of Harvey.  

In recognition of Julius’ status as Baby New Year 2008, the North Oaks Women and Children’s Services team presented him with a welcome basket complete with a commemorative picture frame and rattle, along with gifts and supplies.

For more information on Women and Children’s Services at North Oaks Medical Center—including Labor/Delivery/Recovery Suites, Well Baby Nursery, Intermediate Care Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Unit, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic, prenatal education class series, car seat safety checks, lactation consultation, and physical and occupational therapy services, as well as wellness exercise classes for expectant and new mothers—please call (985) 230-6647.

Pictured are parents Robert Wilkerson and Jessica Chrystal of Amite with their new baby boy, Julius Robert Wilkerson. Jessica delivered the first baby of the New Year born at North Oaks Medical Center on January 1, 2008. Julius arrived at 12:20 p.m. weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz. and measuring 20 inches long.