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FROM THE EDITOR Spring has sprung here on the Northshore, and we couldn’t be more excited about the turn of season and the possibility of more outdoor events. Many events were already beginning to take place this month and Social Northshore was there to cover them.

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In this Social Kids issue, you will find Community Leader John Nickens, CEO of Children’s Hospital New Orleans with over 25 years of pediatric healthcare experience. We also share with you “A Home at Play” in the beautiful Sanctuary community. As you flip through this packed issue, be on the look out for familiar little faces in our St. Patrick’s Day highlights.

As always, our mission is to serve the community as a resource for all things social on the Northshore. Now it’s time to gear up for the amazing things are coming in the next months! We are excited to prepare for our upcoming Real Estate Rockstars issue in May, so keep reading, Northshore, and thank you for your continued support!

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Community Leader: John Nickens

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Kids in the Kitchen Young Entrepreneurs: Sisters of Light

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JOHN NICKENS CEO, Children’s Hospital New Orleans

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ith so many different diseases, epidemics, and medical issues plaguing the nation, healthcare is a challenging field. To be the president and CEO of a hospital—any hospital—takes great a great deal of dedication, foresight, diplomacy, and understanding; but the need for those characteristics come even more into play for the president and CEO of a children’s hospital.

Luckily for Children’s Hospital New Orleans, the man bearing those titles meets those demands and then some, using his position and deep knowledge of the healthcare industry to serve the needs of the children of New Orleans in the best way possible.

With more than 25 years of pediatric healthcare experience under his belt, John Nickens took on his current role at Children’s Hospital New Orleans in 2017. The former Executive Vice President at Texas Children’s Hospital brought with him a particular understanding of children’s health and the challenges it faces. During his time in his previous position, he came to possess extensive operational experience in both pediatric and maternal health services, oversaw the implementation of two electronic medical record systems, and played a crucial role in bringing Texas Children’s to its ranking as third in the nation.

I’m tackling the poor health outcomes of Louisiana’s children head on by investing in infrastructure... recruiting some of the nation’s top leaders in pediatric healthcare...and creating a world-class experience for patients and families,”

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aturally, his reputation for getting things done preceded him, and Nickens is certainly living up to expectations. Since coming to New Orleans, he has made remarkable changes to Children’s Hospital, creating an incredible culture for the hospital’s team members, expanding access to vital pediatric services across the entire state, launching the hospital’s first electronic medical record system, recruiting some of the top pediatric experts in the country, and creating a new academic partnership with Tulane University School of Medicine.

“I’m tackling the poor health outcomes of Louisiana’s children head on by investing in infrastructure, building a culture of ownership with a number on focus on safety and quality, recruiting some of the nation’s top leaders in pediatric healthcare to join the Children’s Hospital team, and creating a world-class experience for patients and families,” says Nickens, who is himself the father of three daughters and the grandfather of five.

“The children of Louisiana are experiencing some of the worst child health outcomes in our country. Through investments in infrastructure, programs, innovation, people, and community programs, Children’s Hospital is working tirelessly to improve the significant health challenges our kids and communities are facing. Our children and our state are counting on us—all of us—to do more, to do better; and Children’s Hospital is responding with an unwavering commitment to do so,” he goes on. “Our vision is to change the face of healthcare for all children, and we are reaching out into the community and forming partnerships across the state that allow us to play an active role in influencing the social determinants of child health. A great example of this is the integration of the Tulane University School of Medicine into the pediatric academic medical programs at Children’s Hospital earlier this year, along with our long-standing partnership with LSU Health New Orleans.”

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Clearly, the man has a passion for children and making their care more of a priority as well as raising the standard of that care, and he’s made that passion a great motivator for getting things done. “Children’s Hospital is uniquely positioned to eliminate fragmentation and bring together the best of the best in pediatric healthcare to challenge the status quo,” says Nickens, who also serves on the boards of the Audubon Institute, Louisiana Children’s Museum, and Baylor University in addition to overseeing pediatric services across the LCMC Health system. “Now is the time to transform how we provide healthcare for our kids. The consistent ranking of our state as one of the worst in child health outcomes does not match the rich culture and passion of the people of Louisiana. At Children’s Hospital New Orleans, we are daring to say: No more!”

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Naturally, their biggest challenge lies in working with such a wide range of different skills and needs in one class, from Down’s Syndrome and Autism to Cerebral Palsy and developmental delay. Such a span requires a large number of staff to provide one-onone attention, and accommodating associated food allergies and dietary restrictions requires a great deal of advanced planning. Still, they rise to the challenge.

The impact made has been incredible, and some of Hansen’s previous special needs students have gone on to become hired staff. The program has also created a partnership with the LA Workforce Commission’s Louisiana Rehabilitation Services to help place, train, and hire people with disabilities to work at Culinary Kids. The special class has also gained support from Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, and plans include the development of a non-profit foundation to reach more people in the community with varied abilities and help them develop job skills.

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Their inspiration? The darkness they could see all around them in the midst of the pandemic.

The design process began as it so often does, with the seed of an idea and a design that took shape at the kitchen table, with paper and pencils in hand. After Ava drew a half-sun with the words “Sisters of Light” under it, the girls’ mother saw a vision of the logo with a cross over the sun. The morning after that middleof-the-night vision, she added the cross to Ava’s drawing—an addition that transformed the picture to a cross on a hill.

The girls loved it and began designing the back of four shirts, choosing inspirational messages as well as John 8:12, which says, “I am the Light of the World, He who follows me shall by no means walk in darkness.”

With their history of giving, which began with a hair tie business they began several years ago to raise money for Food for the Poor to build homes in Haiti, it follows that Mia and Ava would feel led to give all proceeds from their shirts to a cause. Ultimately, they decided to donate to the Brooke It Forward Foundation, which is dedicated to shoebox-sized acts of kindness providing “birthday boxes” to children whose birthdays might otherwise be overlooked due to placement in foster care, displacement as a result of disaster, domestic violence, poverty, or other circumstances. For the two girls, the idea that a child might not have anyone to celebrate their birthday was heartbreaking; and they felt an immediate connection to the organization. “I hope to inspire others to be kind and to inspire other kids to do something to help the less fortunate,” explains Ava. In a few short months, they have donated around $1,500 to Brooke it Forward. “I want to be a light to others,” says Mia.

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While your child is waiting to be seen, they will be able to quickly find their way to the gaming area. They will also have the option of watching a movie as we stream from Netflix and Disney+. As you make your way through our office, you will see various animals within our jungle theme. You may sit among the elephants and giraffes, you may go with the alligators and turtles in our swamp room, or you may get to see Mike the Tiger in our LSU room! No matter where you are, there will always be the added feature of your child having their own TV mounted to the ceiling for easy, relaxed viewing during their appointment.

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Our staff is knowledgeable and understanding when dealing with the children and their parents. We understand that the children may be uneasy, so our staff gets on their level to reassure their safety and gain their trust. When dealing with insurance and scheduling appointments, our staff does complimentary benefits checks to help utilize your benefits efficiently.

We also give estimates for any treatment that may be needed and file a pre-determination with the insurance to find out more details on what your insurance will pay. Rest assured that, as the parents, you can ask any questions that may arise. We guarantee that we will do our very best to assist you and be able to provide you with a proper response.

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KING Jennifer SUPERMOM

BY LIESEL SCHMIDT

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or Jennifer King, the example her parents set for her is one she’s always tried to emulate as a mother, making sacrifices and working hard to support her children and give them the greatest possible opportunities. When circumstances changed and she had to rely on herself as a single mother, all of that became of even greater importance. “Some moms are rock star professionals. Some moms are stay-athome heroes. I like to think I fall somewhere in the middle. Everyone has their path, and even though mine doesn’t look the way I thought it would, I’m blessed and know I was placed right where I needed to be. I think I’ve been able to show my kids a great balance of work and family,” says King, who works with her father at Year-Round Heating and A/C.

With a boy and two girls aged 11, 7, and 5, King has a full plate of dance lessons, baseball tournaments, and soccer games—all of which, when added to her work at her father’s company as well as her more recent role as a makeup artist with Seint, give her a calendar that never empties.

Even with such a crazed schedule, she knows she’s doing something important for her family and herself. “My secondary jobs allow me to harness the more creative side of Jen while supplementing my income and helping me to work on my own personal growth,” she explains.

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“When they’re older, I want my children to remember how well loved they were. Not just in words but in action.”

Above all, however, is her love for her children. In all that she does, she does it for them. “When they’re older, I want my children to remember how well loved they were. Not just in words but in action. I’d bleed myself dry so that they can have an amazing life full of wonderful memories and filled with opportunity. I hope they’ll also remember how much fun we had together and what a very special relationship we have,” says King, who has a tradition of Friday night dance parties in the living room with her kids. “We have this ability to have raw, straightup conversations about life, and I make it a point to use hard things as learning opportunities. There is a trust between us that is next-level. I don’t know how to explain that except that our circumstances bonded us in a way that goes beyond that of a mother and child. Some days we talk like friends, and I think that’s a really cool thing.”

Through everything that life has thrown at her, King perseveres and stays strong for her children,

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knowing the importance of the example she sets for the three young pairs of eyes watching. “I think my children have gotten to see the grit and persistence it takes to do it all even when the deck appears to be stacked against you,” she says. “A really wise friend of mine who grew up in a split household told me never to doubt for one second that my kids are watching everything I do. That has stuck with me. My kids have not only seen my joy and thirst for life, but they have also seen me struggle. Most days, they know I’m exhausted.

They’ve seen me hit my wall and break down at times. They’ve also seen me get right back up and keep grinding through it. And when times get hard, they’ve seen me find a way, no matter what it takes. They know Momma doesn’t get knocked down for long. And when she gets up, watch out!

If life ever finds them in a difficult situation, I hope they will know and believe that they, too, have it in them to press on and do a great job!”

King was also fiercely determined to give her children a sense of normalcy in the midst of all the change that naturally comes with divorce.

“That was extremely important to me,” she says.

“Their lives had changed enough, so keeping them active and doing the things they love with the people they love was and still is critical.”

In her own struggles, she has learned ways to help others experiencing divorce, offering them support and love. “To be able to lift up another hurting person either with humor, inspiration, a story they can relate to, or by sharing The Word with them was an amazing experience,” she says of the support groups she helped facilitate with a friend. “We grew so much through that time as people, in our faith; but it really gave us a sense of community, which is so important when going through such a traumatic time.” For all that she’s been through, King never forgets the most important thing at the heart of it all: her children.

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Offering customized orthodontic treatment for patients of all ages including early treatment, comprehensive treatment with traditional braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, clear aligners (Invisalign), adult comprehensive treatment, and retainers, Dr. Timothy Poyadou, Jr., has been correcting the smiles of the Northshore area since 2010.

Over the past 11 years, his practice at Empower Orthodontics has become known for their expertise and dedication to providing the very best orthodontic solutions available.

Throughout the course of his career, Poyadou has set himself apart as an orthodontist—not only for his professional achievements, but also in the way that he connects personally with his patients and tries to set them at ease. He proudly holds the title of being second in the nation in the Invisalign resident challenge in 2013 and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Diplomate American Board of Orthodontists as well as being an Award Winning Invisalign Provider, Orthodontic Vanguard Society Member, and holding Incognito Lifetime Certification.

THE SMILE D CTOR

By Liesel Schmidt

A key aspect of a healthy, confident, beautiful smile is straight teeth, but many people struggle with the issue of crooked teeth, overbites, and underbites. As one of the best solutions for these dental conditions, braces and invisible aligners have long been in use to correct teeth and create smiles that people are proud to show off with newfound confidence.

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It is his personality—and his backstory—that most sets him apart, however. “My life has been an evolutionary process filled with many landmarks and learning experiences,” says Poyadou, who became a first-generation college student in the small fishing village where he was born. Working tirelessly to put himself through college, he gained a strong work ethic and business experience before going on to LSU Dental School. Again, his self-motivation and strong focus drove him forward, and Poyadou represented LSU nationally with the highest NBDE part I and part II score in his class. Following graduation, he attended a one-year fellowship in Clinical Orthodontics at Jacksonville University before being accepted into the two-year residency there.

After obtaining his Florida dental license, he worked with a private practice until moving back to Louisiana after completing his Orthodontic Residency.

Back in Louisiana, Poyadou worked with several orthodontic practices until he was confident that he could launch a practice of his own.

Since then, he has built a thriving practice that also has a heart for giving back. “I founded a program called America Smiles, offering $25-50,000 a year in free treatment for kids in the foster system as well as the children of disabled or fallen veterans,” says Poyadou, who is himself the father of two boys.

A non-profit organization that promotes and provides access to lifechanging, essential orthodontic treatment for children who experience severe hardship and/or circumstances, America Smiles services St. Tammany Parish, Jefferson, Boutte and neighboring parishes in Louisiana with the possibility of expanding services nationwide.

“Watching a kid who doesn’t look you in the eyes and is rather shy at the start of treatment and seeing them transform into someone who is unbelievably more confident and outgoing is what I love most about my work, and this program gives me the opportunity to give that to children who otherwise might never have the ability to pay for treatment,” explains Poyadou, clearly determined to bridge the gap.

From the confident grins of children to the self-assured smiles of adults, Poyadou only has to look around to see the marks of his success—and he’s just getting started.

Located at 100 Tyler Square Suite 4, Covington, LA 70433.

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With its curved windows and archways; massive, mullioned windows; and handsome landscaping, the house at 212 Oleander Court in Mandeville is the picture of Modern French Provincial design, boasting a generous 10,000 square feet that comprises a stunning study of architectural detail.

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ontaining five bedrooms, five full and two half baths, and various other rooms including a theater room, playroom, wine room, sitting room, and den, the house has no shortage of space—and no shortage of unique characteristics. Immediately upon entering, the eye is drawn to some aspect of design: the warm hardwood flooring repurposed from an old fence in Kentucky; the brickwork archway leading into the living area; the high, coved ceilings. The mixture of cool white walls, rich wood, and exposed brick gives the home a distinctive aesthetic, offering a boho-chic/modern-farmhouse feel that is welcoming while still being incredibly stylish. “The house has a lot of texture and depth, and that’s something people definitely notice,” says Jennifer Bodin, who owns the home with her husband, Ryan. A former cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints and owner of three Pure Barre locations across the North and South Shores, Jennifer is now a stay-athome mom to her three young children while working with her husband in real estate investment.

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“The energy inside of this house is good, and the flow of the floorplan is perfect,” says Jennifer. The floorplan is, indeed, perfect in its flow, as the main living areas are open and spacious, seamless in their transitions from one to the next. Understandably, the large foyer is a highlyused area—most notably for its use as a scooter track.

“My kids refer to our foyer as the ‘lobby’ because it’s a such a large room,” says Jennifer, whose charges also include a bulldog named Lola and a cat whose name is Lily. “They like to play in that room and even ride their scooters inside.”

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Clearly, the Bodins are a family far from precious about maintaining a pristine abode.

Rather, they live—truly live—in the home, playing and adding their own imperfections to an otherwise perfect scene. Pops of soft color show Jennifer’s influence, giving character to an otherwise muted palette.

And upstairs, the playroom is evocative of a children’s museum, with faux building facades painted in pastels and soaring ceilings that span the entire height of two-stories. “It’s an amazing space for the kids to play, and they especially love the lofts on top,” Jennifer says.

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Naturally, the kitchen is befitting of a home so grand, with a large center island whose dark cabinetry is a perfect counterbalance to the blue-gray tones of the perimeter cabinets. Bright white marble countertops add a sleekness to the space, and highend appliances disappear behind cabinet doors, leaving no interruption save for the chef-grade stainless steel range. Above the undermount sink, a large picture window overlooks the backyard, which backs up to a wooded area. Steps away, the dining area is flooded with light from a wall of windows, while just off the kitchen is a massive pantry, complete with walls of shelving of cabinetry matching those found in the kitchen.

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The master bedroom is an oasis for the two elder Bodins, an escape from the chaos of work, life, and three tiny people—plus animals. Dividing a sitting area from the bed side is one of the three fireplaces in the home—a feature which is used all year round, regardless of the season. In the master ensuite, the white marble countertops give a sense of elegance, with ceiling height mirrors, a generous spa shower, a large freestanding soaking tub, separate vanities and dual closets completing the space. Adding a touch of color, pink grasscloth wallpaper in the toilet room and Jennifer’s master closet are indicative of her personality and love for color. “I had fun with wallpaper in this house,” says Jennifer, pointing out her use of metallic grasscloth, feather-festooned paper, and the lively blue palm leaves adorning the walls of the mudroom.

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Outside, the screened-in porch features a fireplace and a small outdoor kitchen area.

“We love to grill out there and look out at nature—we’ve seen a lot of deer at night from our backyard,” Jennifer says. Plans are in place for the addition of a pool over the summer.

As time goes on and the children grow older, the trees grow taller and thicker, and the world around them progresses, this will be a home to come back to. This will be a home filled with memories of love and playtime.

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While Amy Fairbank and JeanPaul Guidry may have always known each other through their parents, it wasn’t until adulthood that they finally got to really know one another.

Years of hinting and planning by both sets of parents to, as JeanPaul puts it, “marry their offspring” had gone unheeded, but a visit from Amy’s dad early in the summer of 2019 seemed to change everything. Motivated to finally make the move that he had been so long been avoiding, JeanPaul contacted Amy and suggested a date. After a lunch at Baco Bar in Covington on June 18th, 2019, that was “more like a reunion of two old friends than an explosion of love at first sight,” the pair decided to hang out again that weekend.

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oth adventure seekers, the two became fast friends—and then they became more. After dating for a year, JeanPaul knew that the girl he had known from afar for his whole life was someone he wanted to know and be with for the rest of his life. “I bought Amy an Osprey hiking pack that I filled with stuff she would need to go on a surprise trip to Colorado I had planned for the next day. The last pocket she opened had the ring in it,” says JeanPaul of his creative proposal on July 27, 2020. “We had dinner at Oxlot 9 that night, and her parents drove us to the airport the next morning,” says JeanPaul, who works as an oil and gas company Project Coordinator, while Amy is a first-grade teacher at Marigny Elementary School.

Five months later, on December 12, 2020, Amy dressed in a high neck lace gown with a trumpet silhouette to walk down the aisle at Saint Scholastica Academy Chapel to meet JeanPaul at the altar. After exchanging vows, the newlyweds joined their 23 guests at the Estate at Charropin Beach for an elegant four course plated reception. Over the course of a celebration that lasted seven hours, the meal was spread out and broken up with dancing and live music played by Michael Watson and the Alchemy, giving everyone time to enjoy the meal—and each other. “The reception was at a perfect pace,” says JeanPaul. “We truly felt like we were able to connect with everyone and enjoy our time together. The whole day was really magical and something we will never forget.”

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For the Guidrys, the entire day was the culmination of so many things: the long-held hope of parents that their children would marry one another, a romance that blossomed from friendship, and a days-long pre-wedding family get-together filled with memories. After cutting into a beautiful yet simply decorated two-tier raspberry and lemon cake, the newlyweds were sent off to start their honeymoon in Chattanooga, Tennessee—an ideal setting for two people who so love outdoor adventures. “It was a great mountain getaway, and we did a lot of hiking,” says JeanPaul. Back home in Covington, the Guidrys are looking forward to many more adventures to come, happy that they finally— finally—listened to their parents.

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The Northshore’s new boutique, Menley Rose, hosted a grand opening event with local influencers. Moms, daughters and friends stopped in and shopped to help celebrate Menley Rose and their new location in Terra Bella.

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Nina Johnson STORY BY KAYLA BERTUCCI

Anyone who knows 11-year-old Nina Johnson The poem was essentially about animals, but it would say she sees the world through a different had a much deeper meaning that focused on the lens than most people. The lens fills Nina’s eyes injustices in our society. with bright and vibrant colors, like a mesmerizing kaleidoscope with all sorts of colors and shapes.

“I could see an elevated interest in the poetry With her senses set ablaze, Nina finds her passion contest the second I mentioned it. Nina for art, writing, and theater. At Cedarwood immediately sat down and wrote her poem titled, School, she takes these extracurricular activities ‘Misunderstood Creatures.’ Her poem draws to new heights. parallels to the acceptance of others,” Alicia explains. “Nina is a new student this year and has Alicia Ford, Nina’s writing lab teacher and made her mark academically and socially with Spanish teacher, says the opportunity arose her small class. When I read her poem, I liked in the fall for students to enter the Appelley that she used words like “do not judge”, “be nice to them”, “now you love animals just like me” Publishing Company Poetry Contest. The poem Nina delivered to Alicia’s hands was entitled, and “if you still don’t just let them be”. I think “Misunderstood Creatures.” her poem was simple, however, deep in meaning 68

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as it relates to people around her. The parallel I inferred when I read her poem, was perhaps one of being considerate and accepting of others.”

“I found out I was going to be a published author,” exclaims Nina as she dives deeper into the details of her poem.

When we asked her why she wrote about animals, she said it was because not every animal behaves like you think it would based on how it looks.

“Let’s take bunnies for example. Bunnies can be cute, but they can be dangerous or mean. Then, some scary looking animals can be misunderstood and gentler than you think. My poem reflects on

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW racism and other social injustices our country is facing. It’s all about not misjudging someone based on appearances. I hope this helps open everyone’s eyes to always search for the truth.”

ELA Reading and English teacher, Leslie Joyce, says Nina’s academic writing paired with her interesting and informative style of storytelling has led her to the honor of being chosen as a finalist in this esteemed poetry contest.

“Nina is a passionate advocate for animals. She is also a compassionate classmate, friend, and sibling. Those qualities have spilled over into her poem about misunderstood animals. Nina values animals and people for the qualities they possess not simply for what they look like or what they can offer her. She wants to do right by all beings: human, animal, big, small, pretty, or ugly. She believes that all creatures have the right to life, justice, and compassion.”

Inspiring her teachers, classmates, and four younger siblings, Nina’s forward way of thinking seems beyond her years.

“I didn’t even know she was entering the contest, and she came home with it and I was blown away,” shares Nina’s mom, Lindsay Johnson. “She just has so much compassion and kindness for others.

She’s very empathetic and loves to see where the other person is coming from. If someone is mean to her, she will frame it like ‘Maybe they are having a bad day or having trouble in their life.’ It blows me away!” says Lindsay. “She’s pretty crafty as well. From sidewalk chalk to creating plays and performances for her younger siblings, to even pulling things out of a trash can and forming it into a piece of art, she’s very much a creative and out of the box thinker.

Turning trash into treasures and animals into a message on equality, this young woman is bound to continue to make a difference in her school, community, and even the world!

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BOURBON TASTING | BEAU CHENE

Kyle and Rachel Entzel

Keri and Louis Cannizzaro

Madeline and Clave Gill

Michaela and Aaron Riddle

Corey and Tonja Morrell

BOURBON TASTING Photos by Casey Varnado

Beau Chene Country Club hosted it’s first bourbon tasting mixer to a sold out crowd at it’s clubhouse in Mandeville. Guest were treated to a sampling of various Kentucky bourbons paired to an array of meats, cheeses and socializing.

Lena Thomas and Lara Riccomini

Joe and Christine Clark

Amir and Allison Ravassipour

Caroline and Nick Larussa

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NOVA NUTRITION

Bubba Terranova and Jamie Terranova What made you decide to open your business on the Northshore?

“Basically just driving around I knew there was a whole bunch of doctors offices and hospitals around here. So this is where I wanted to pull from right in the middle of everything.”

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“The Columbia Street Landing in Downtown Covington as it offers such a variety in a small area.”

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What has been your most rewarding experience since opening a business on the Northshore?

“My amazing clientele from all over the Northshore has been the most rewarding!”

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COVINGTON | WOMAN UP GLOBAL

Randi Barrett & Madison Tripp

Michelle Kraus, Megan Bremond & Jamie Delucca

Kayci lydeen & Brittany Paiyarat

Stephanie Hartman & Amanda Birdsong

GLOBAL MOVEMENT Photos by Summer Basile

Leslie Bear & Evette Randolph

Women from all over the Northshore gathered together at Cured. On Columbia in Covington for the first Woman Up Global event. The event was sponsored by Cured. On Columbia and A Listing Roofing, featuring wines from women owned vineyards.

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ome of the most underserved members of the community are those who live as part of the system, the children who wait hopefully to find a place that they can truly call home.

These children in foster care need to know that they are not forgotten, that their struggles are on the hearts and minds of the people around them, and that they are loved. It was in hopes of offering that reminder, providing them with the support they need, and giving them a sense of empowerment that Kim Bigler created James Storehouse in 2011, operating from the trunk of her car.

Originally begun in California, the organization became known as James Samaritan when it relocated to the North Shore area.

“We provide physical and relationship support from the crib through college for children, foster families, and transitional youth through the creation of partnerships with other organizations,” explains Executive Director Lisa Murphy. “We serve an invisible and underserved population. Those in foster care lack the relationships, support, and stability that many of us take for granted. They feel alone, but James Samaritan assures them that they are not. If there is a need, James Samaritan doesn’t say ‘No.’ Instead, we ask ‘How?’.

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In doing so, we are able to either direct individuals to the agencies or organizations that meet those needs or reach out to a network of volunteers that we refer to as James Samaritans to fulfill the requests.”

The efficacy of the organization comes in their vision and the many ways that they have innovated the process of both offering support and obtaining the funding needed for their work. A mentoring program called OpenTable brings together members of the community to work with youth in transition and provide them with guidance as they reach adulthood and begin to navigate that world. Understanding the need for transportation that is so often a challenge, the Gift-A-Lift Motor Vehicle Program provides donated vehicles to youth in transition who need transportation to continue achieving their goals.

Naturally, none of the organization’s work would be possible without the generosity of its donors, and Community Connection—a resource platform that encourages the community to provide for those in need—along with their partnership with Northshore Tech enables James Samaritan to help transitional youth change

“Most people are unaware that children usually come to DCFS with just the clothes on their backs. Consequently, they are given belongings, such as clothes and shoes, in a black garbage bag.

Imagine the impact it has on one’s self-worth to have no home and only a garbage bag to carry.”

the trajectory of their lives. “Our work is effectively making a generational change,” says Murphy. “It is hard to count how many thousands of lives James Samaritan has helped through our efforts and our Family Center, but we also know that helping families and foster children impacts more than the individual. Our services impact the whole family, both upstream to the biological and foster parents, to downstream—if or when the foster youth have families of their own. We offer life skills and empower individuals to meet their life goals.”

Their incredible work, however, is not without its challenges.

“The biggest challenge is the sheer numbers of children and families throughout the five Florida Parishes that we serve,” Murphy asserts.

“The system is overwhelmed. We strive to come beside agencies that are overwhelmed or have their hands tied as to what they are able to accomplish due to the scope of their jobs or the availability of resources. Like the case workers and our sister organizations, we want everyone to be helped. By refusing government funding, we are able to be more flexible.” The funding that they do receive comes from non-governmental grants and donations.

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IMPACT & GIVE BACK What they do for the community is invaluable—not only to the individuals they work with directly, but to the system itself. “Based on the feedback that we have received from Family Court, DCFS, the Office of Juvenile Justice and others, our relational approach, community involvement, and mission of advocacy is valued,” says Murphy. Plans are also in place to launch The Belonging Campaign, which is designed to bring awareness and attract more donations from corporations. “Most people are unaware that children usually come to DCFS with just the clothes on their backs. Consequently, they are given belongings, such as clothes and shoes, in a black garbage bag. Imagine the impact it has on one’s self-worth to have no home and only a garbage bag to carry.”

Unfortunately, COVID has given another challenge to overcome.

“The pandemic has increased the occurrence of domestic abuse, substance abuse, and mental health issues across the board,” Murphy notes. “Therefore, it has increased the brokenness of homes.” A solution has come swiftly and effectively, as meetings with social workers and Open Table sessions can be done virtually.

Further enabling a sense of connectedness are donated cell phones given to each child.

In all that they do, they remain focused on their mission: Changing lives by acting with the heart of a Samaritan.

For more information on donation and volunteer opportunities as well as services, visit www.jamessamaritan.org or call (985) 888-6100.

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Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Opens New Medical Office Building in Slidell

[Covington, LA] - Dr. Tyler Mesa is from Mandeville, LA and a graduate of St. Paul's High School. He attended University of Colorado at Boulder for his undergraduate degree before attending LSU School of Dentistry.

[BATON ROUGE, LA] – This month, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group opened a new medical office building to serve residents in and around the Slidell area. The new clinic, located at 1810 Lindberg Drive in Slidell, is approximately 10,000 square feet with 21 exam rooms, expanding from its previous clinic location.

Following dental school, he was accepted into the Pediatric Dentistry residency program at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, which is continuously ranked as one of the nation's best pediatric hospitals. During his residency, he was honored to serve as the Chief Resident. He has received numerous leadership and honorary “Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group clinics are the only faith-based healthcare provider in the awards throughout dental school and residency.

Northshore region,” C. Bryan Miller, MD, physician executive for Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group. “Our team of clinicians provide exceptional, compassionate care to each patient. This Dr. Mesa also has a strong desire to make a difference with patients with special needs. Having new space allows us to expand our offerings in one centralized location for residents in and grown up with an older brother with autism and epilepsy keeps Dr. Mesa deeply motivated to around the Slidell area.” ensure that the best possible dental treatment is extended and equally accessible to patients with special healthcare needs.

In addition to the expanded space, Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Slidell clinic will also offer basic imaging and routine lab work.

Dr. Mesa joined the team at Dr. Brasuell this past August and has been a seamless fit in our practice. The entire team at Dr. Brasuell and Dr. Mesa's office strive to treat each child as if The clinic will house primary care providers Jembber L. Robinson, MD, PharmD, MBA, and Marie they were our own, to deliver the highest quality Delvalle-Mahoney, MD. Dr. Robinson and Dr. Delvalle-Mahoney specialize in the diagnosis and dental care, to introduce dentistry to children treatment of minor to complex illness in adults and Dr. Robinson also provides medical care in a fun and entertaining environment, and to for children. Dr. Robinson has a special interest in women's health services and, in addition to emphasize preventive dentistry that will last a internal medicine, Dr. Delvalle-Mahoney is passionate about end of life care, wound care and lifetime! We look forward to all of you meeting helping patients on their COVID recovery journey. The clinic will also host specialty providers him and many years of him contributing to the including orthopedics and gastroenterology, who will visit throughout the month so that patients success of our practice. visit one location for primary care and specialist appointments.

Diebold Named Information Technology Director of Hood Memorial Hospital [AMITE, LA] – Timothy Diebold has been named information technology director of Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite.

“We are fortunate to have Tim join our leadership team,” asserts Mike Whittington, chief executive officer of Hood Memorial Hospital. “His broad knowledge of healthcare technology and proven track record in customer service will greatly benefit our organization.”

As information technology director, Diebold will oversee the security, management and maintenance of Hood Memorial Hospital and Amite Rural Health Clinic’s information technology infrastructure. He is certified as an information technology support professional through Google and as a computer services technician with an A+ rating through the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). CompTIA certification is the industry standard for establishing a career in the information technology field.

Diebold brings 15 years of applicable experience to his new role.

For the past five years, he has served as a top-tier service desk analyst for North Oaks Health System in Hammond. Prior experience also includes eight years as an information technology services team lead for EMCO Technologies, based in Baton Rouge, and two years as a help desk field services manager for Barrister Global Services Network, Inc., based in Hammond.

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North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Physicians Announces 2021 Medical Executive Committee [HAMMOND, LA.] — Three area physicians are serving on the North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Medical Executive Committee for 2021. These officers were appointed by their peers and will serve as liaisons between the medical staff and the North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital Board of Managers.

Serving as chief of staff is Physiatrist Rishi Pathak, M.D. Pathak joined the North Oaks Medical Staff in the fall of 2018. He came to North Oaks from Johns Hopkins Hospital at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was educated as a fellow in spinal cord injury medicine. He earned his medical degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine in the Cayman Islands on Grand Cayman. He then completed an internship in general surgery through Exempla St. Joseph’s in Denver, Colorado, and a residency through Wayne State University, located in Detroit Medical Center at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

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