Oaklawn takes part in surge capacity exercise to evaluate hospital response in an emergency
What happens if an area disaster took place and area hospitals were forced to accommodate up to 30% more patients than usual? On February 22, Oaklawn participated in a Medical Response Surge Exercise to plan for such a scenario. Numerous... Read More: Oaklawn takes part in surge capacity exercise to evaluate hospital response in an emergency
Family Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Lawrence joins Oaklawn’s Coldwater office
Jennifer Lawrence, FNP-C (Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners), will be joining Oaklawn’s Coldwater office beginning in March. And yes, when many patients first meet her, Lawrence says they do make a comment about the actor Jennifer... Read More: Family Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Lawrence joins Oaklawn’s Coldwater office
Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacting Credit Card Processing
Due to the recent cyberattack impacting Change Healthcare Oaklawn is unable to accept credit card payments at this time for Cerner hospital patient bills. This does not impact Athena medical group bills. Per the Change Healthcare update, as of February... Read More: Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacting Credit Card Processing
Lymphedema and Wound Care
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body. Lymph nodes act like a drain in your sink. If the drain is clogged, the fluid cannot drain. It usually occurs in the arms or... Read More: Lymphedema and Wound Care
Wound Care and American Heart Month
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects 18.2 million Americans aged 20 and older. Key risk factors for heart disease: High blood pressure High cholesterol Smoking Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices that increase... Read More: Wound Care and American Heart Month