Hammond sees a new $50 million, 5-story specialized medical facility expansion, announced by North Oaks.
North Oaks Clinic Building 3 Opens, Expanding Healthcare Services in Tangipahoa Parish
North Oaks Health System has expanded its healthcare offerings with the opening of a new clinic, North Oaks Clinic Building 3. Located at 15795 Paul Vega, MD, Drive, the five-story, 96,000-square-foot facility is a significant addition to the North Oaks campus.
The new clinic houses 20 providers across nine specialties, including endocrinology, ENT and allergy, eye care, infusion services, oncology/hematology, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, and pain management. Dr. D'Antoni "Tony" Dennis with North Oaks ENT & Allergy mentioned that Building 3 gives capacity to bring in more providers and offer more services and procedures.
North Oaks Cardiology is also expanding with the addition of electrophysiology and a dedicated heart failure program. The facility also includes a blood draw lab, optical shop, prescription center, and PJ's Coffee's second location on the hospital campus.
The top floor of North Oaks Clinic Building 3 houses hematology and oncology, along with 32 infusion services bays and a dedicated oncology pharmacy. Dr. Georges Tanios with North Oaks Hematology & Oncology explained that the Oncology program ensures high quality of care according to national standards.
North Oaks Clinic Building 3 was designed with patient experience in mind, anchoring campus connectivity through covered walkways and interior corridors. Expanded areas for patient drop-off and pick-up have been incorporated to improve convenience and flow.
The opening of North Oaks Clinic Building 3 is part of North Oaks' broader plan to modernize healthcare infrastructure and increase access to high-quality, local services. Over the past 3 years, North Oaks Health System has added over 900 new jobs and recruited over 60 specialized providers in various fields.
Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller praised North Oaks as a catalyst for regional growth, with an estimated economic impact of over $2.7 billion. Dr. James Parker with North Oaks Cardiology shared that the addition of the new clinic building has created space for the expansion of services in Tangipahoa Parish.
For more information about North Oaks Clinic Building 3, contact North Oaks Public Relations at (985) 230-6647 or visit northoaks.org. North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic is preparing to welcome a new provider, Dr. Erik Rasmussen, in spring 2026.
North Oaks Clinic Building 3 is designed to centralize and streamline care for patients across the region, providing a comprehensive healthcare solution for the community.
