After the hectic Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that encourages people to donate their time and money to charitable causes. On Dec. 3, Oaklawn participated in Giving Tuesday by asking... Read More
After more than a decade, the bells signaling that Oaklawn is sending a newborn baby and their parents home are back. On Nov. 7, the bells rang once again after Oaklawn raised the funds for a new system thanks to... Read More
Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day Join us November 21st in building awareness for pressure injuries and how you can prevent them on Stop the Pressure Day. Prevention is Key! Avoid pressure, friction, and shear injuries. Regularly changing a person’s lying... Read More
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – In its commitment to provide personable, accessible and high-quality healthcare to the community, Oaklawn is excited to announce the opening of Oaklawn Specialty Care in Battle Creek. The facility at 5352 Beckley Road Suite A is... Read More
Dr. Thomas Farchone, a mainstay at Oaklawn for the past quarter of a century, will officially retire on Dec. 18 after practicing medicine for 35 years. Raised in northeast Detroit, Dr. Farchone graduated medical school from Automomous University in Guadalajara,... Read More
Oaklawn partners with Press Ganey, a health care company that develops patient satisfaction surveys, to gather patient feedback and improve patient experience, safety, and quality. More than 41,000 healthcare facilities work with Press Ganey and their team of renowned healthcare... Read More
Oaklawn has partnered with AccuReg to allow for automated appointment reminders for many radiological services such as a CT, MRI and ultrasound. Once launched, patients will receive text messages reminding them of their appointment along with any pertinent information to... Read More
What is an ostomy? An ostomy causes a change in the way urine or stool exits the body following a surgical procedure. Bodily waste is rerouted from its usual path due to malfunctioning of either the urinary or digestive systems.... Read More
This episode of Oaklawn Health Matters focuses on breast cancer and the key role mammography plays in early detection – a key component to treatment. Julie Holley, lead technologist at the Oaklawn Women’s Diagnostic Center, discusses key technological advancements which have improved... Read More
Holly Weaver, AGNP-C (board-certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) has joined Oaklawn Medical Group Gastroenterology located in the Wright Medical Building Suite 3A at 215 E. Mansion St. in Marshall. The office can be reached at 269-789-0025. Weaver has over 20... Read More