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Visit Tangipahoa County
Address
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRIVE
Hammond, LA 70403
Phone
Government - Hospital District or Authority
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitenorthoaks.org
Facilities & services
330
total beds
18
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICU
Imaging
CTMRI
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr of 333 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 47 min of 30 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
6% of 65,984 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 15 min of 20 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.45 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.84 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.35 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.50 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.57 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
68% rated 9 or 10 of 10
68%
Would recommend
62% would definitely recommend
62%
Nurse communication
79% said nurses always communicated well
79%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
73% said the room was always clean
73%
Quietness at night
70% said the area was always quiet at night
70%
Clinicians on staff
386
total clinicians
23
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 26
Internal medicine 24
General surgery 10
Obstetrics / gynecology 10
Cardiology 9
Anesthesiology 9
Orthopedic surgery 9
Neurology 4
Interventional radiology 4
Pulmonology 4
Hematology / oncology 4
Interventional cardiology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at North Oaks Medical Center?

North Oaks Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (985) 345-2700 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Hammond.

Is North Oaks Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of North Oaks Medical Center, call (985) 345-2700.

Where is North Oaks Medical Center located?

North Oaks Medical Center is located at 15790 Paul Vega Md Drive, Hammond, LA, 70403. Phone: (985) 345-2700.