MARSHALL – When Kimberly Chrisman was in high school, she received a very special insight. “My younger sister was hospitalized and it was really hard on us,” she said. “My dad had raised us kids and he worked a lot,... Read More
MARSHALL – “Mitten State” fans filled the FireKeepers Casino Hotel ballroom Saturday, March 9, during the 29th annual Oaklawn Hospital Benefit Auction – and they turned out in record numbers. As two giant video screens displayed the Michigan-Michigan State basketball... Read More
Many people over the age of 75 have lived in the same home for the past 20-30 years. When asked how many of them have made modifications to their homes to accommodate their needs as they age, most report that they... Read More
ALBION – Local residents who lack full medical insurance can receive attention at Oaklawn Express Care – Albion through a new partnership with the Marshall-based Fountain Clinic. Beginning March 8, appointments for uninsured and under-insured individuals will be offered between... Read More
MARSHALL – Hundreds of area residents are expected to be on hand Saturday, March 9, for an evening of fun and community support as Oaklawn’s 29th annual Benefit Auction gets under way in the ballroom of FireKeepers Casino Hotel. FireKeepers... Read More
MARSHALL – Paul Davis’ face lights up when he talks about trains – especially if it’s the kind of toy trains that have captivated him since he was a boy. “I received a Lionel train in 1949, and then each... Read More
Born in Oaklawn’s emergency room, Tiffany Stealy returns as a nurse practitioner Tiffany Stealy’s new work as an Oaklawn nurse practitioner is a little bit like coming home, especially considering that she was born in the hospital’s emergency room in... Read More
Despite what many people think, falling is not a normal part of aging. There are many things we can do to prevent falls, and winter time is a leading culprit that significantly increases the risk of falling. There are many... Read More
We recently sat down with Katy Smith, Occupational Therapist, to discuss physical rehabilitation at Oaklawn and how animal assisted therapy will be available to our patients. First, let’s start with some details about your fur baby. How old and what... Read More
For many reasons, a bond between Albion and Marshall – two small towns a dozen miles apart – has grown stronger in recent years, Richard C. Lindsey believes. The bond is exemplified by the people who share a common link... Read More