After 31 years with Oaklawn, Dr. Michael Sterrett will officially retire effective March 31, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishment and hundreds, if not thousands, of satisfied patients. In fact, Dr. Sterrett says that the last few months have been... Read More
Angela Fleet, MSN, RN, FNP-C, has joined Oaklawn Express Care and will work out of the Marshall location but will also see patients in Albion and Battle Creek. Fleet was born in Marshall and most of her family is from... Read More
Heart disease can impact wound healing by reducing blood flow and oxygen to the wound site. This can delay wound healing and increase the risk for infection. How does heart disease affect wound healing? Reduced blood flow: heart disease can... Read More
The newly-released da Vinci 5 surgical robot is the latest addition of the surgical devices utilized at Oaklawn. Oaklawn acquired the device in early February, and Dr. Catherine Burtrum was the first to use it. “Oaklawn getting the new da Vinci... Read More
MARSHALL – Recognizing the importance of physically bringing people together to honor their loved ones, this year’s event will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 8, at Maple Grove Bible Church, 18511 L Drive South, in Marshall. “I’m happy... Read More
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amid this winter’s second wave of the virus. Close to... Read More
Resolutions to be healthier tend to come about as we cross the threshold of a new year. But, they can be undertaken anytime. However, they can be overwhelming, giving folks a sense they are not making progress. That is demotivating.... Read More
Independent community hospital in Marshall commemorates 100th birthday MARSHALL – Like so many others, Theresa Dawson’s story begins at Oaklawn Hospital. The chief nursing officer for Oaklawn was born at the independent community hospital in Marshall. As was her mother,... Read More
MARSHALL – Oaklawn’s first baby of 2025 is Lucas José Cruz Canas, born at 5:57 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, in the Oaklawn Birth Center. The child is the son of Yenifer Yulexy Canas Camargo and Emmanuel José Cruz Marquez... Read More
On Dec. 18, Dr. Michael Sterrett was named Oaklawn’s 2024 Physician of the Year and Cheryl Lindsey was named Oaklawn’s 2024 Employee of the Year. The selections were announced by Oaklawn President and CEO Gregg Beeg and other Oaklawn officials... Read More