Unexpected illnesses, injuries, and emergencies can be stressful. That’s why it helps to be prepared. Knowing when to go to the emergency room vs. ...
North Oaks Medical Center has received the American Heart Association ’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus award for the second consecutive ...
In south Louisiana, summer heat means even a short time outside in the thick, humid air can leave you drained. For parents, grandparents, and ...
As fireworks light up the sky and families come together to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s easy to get caught up in the fun of summer. Whether ...
Being prepared for a hurricane is important to protect your health and safety. Storms can cause power outages, pharmacy closures, and delays in ...
A stroke is a serious medical emergency that can happen to anyone, at any age. In the United States, it is the fourth leading cause of death and often ...
At North Oaks Medical Center’s Level II Trauma Center, we assisted approximately 920 trauma patients in 2025. Falls are the number one cause of many ...
A fall may seem like a simple accident, but it can have serious, lasting effects on the brain. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, can change how a ...
Being medically prepared during a hurricane is vital to protect your health and safety when access to care may be limited. Storms can cause your home ...
When it comes to delivering exceptional support for healthy pregnancies, birthing and postpartum experiences, North Oaks continues to set the standard ...
Emergency Department Last fall, Tiffany Tyler arrived at North Oaks Medical Center out of breath. “I thought it was the flu. I felt drained. Just ...
A keen interest in biology, a temperament for the unexpected and a passion for healing drew Dr. W. Taylor Allen to emergency medicine. A sense of ...
TBI and Falls: What Happens and Why ...
Emergency Medicine
