After a year of milestones, Oaklawn looking ahead
MARSHALL – After a series of significant milestones in 2016, Oaklawn Hospital and the Oaklawn Medical Group are preparing for new initiatives designed to improve access to health care throughout the region. “It’s been a tremendous year,” said Ginger Williams,... Read More: After a year of milestones, Oaklawn looking ahead
Dr. Urvish Shah joins Oaklawn Medical Group-Gastroenterology
December 28, 2016 MARSHALL – Urvish Shah was a 10-year-old in Ahmedabad, India, when he chose a path that would lead to a career in healing half a world away. After nearly three decades of study and the practice of... Read More: Dr. Urvish Shah joins Oaklawn Medical Group-Gastroenterology
Oaklawn's Pediatric therapy program expands
Nov. 9, 2016 Growth of therapy staff signals expansion of Oaklawn’s pediatric program MARSHALL – About a decade ago, Ashley Widrig was a student focusing on a career in biology and lived with her parents in Marshall. At the time,... Read More: Oaklawn's Pediatric therapy program expands
Oaklawn becomes Calhoun County's only state-designated trauma center
Oct. 7, 2016 MARSHALL – Oaklawn Hospital has become the only hospital in Calhoun County to be designated officially as one of Michigan’s trauma centers. The state’s designation of Oaklawn as a Level III Trauma Center is based primarily on... Read More: Oaklawn becomes Calhoun County's only state-designated trauma center
Orthopedic surgeon Kimberly McLean joins expanding Oaklawn service
Orthopedic surgeon Kimberly McLean joins expanding Oaklawn service MARSHALL – Kimberly Grillo McLean was compelled from an early age to be active and involved in sports. As a result, she learned some significant lessons about life – and her future... Read More: Orthopedic surgeon Kimberly McLean joins expanding Oaklawn service
Upgraded Vascular imaging enhances patient safety, efficiency
Dr. Subhash Thakur of the Oaklawn Medical Group Heart & Vascular Institute (center, facing right) meets with members of the Oaklawn surgical team as well as a representative of General Electric to discuss procedures involving the hospital’s new General Electric... Read More: Upgraded Vascular imaging enhances patient safety, efficiency
Oaklawn among four Michigan hospitals to receive highest federal ranking
Oaklawn among four Michigan hospitals to receive highest federal ranking MARSHALL – Oaklawn Hospital is one of just four hospitals in Michigan and 102 U.S. hospitals to earn five stars – the highest possible – in a new ranking announced... Read More: Oaklawn among four Michigan hospitals to receive highest federal ranking
Oaklawn welcomes family practice and obstetrics physician Tiffany Burns, M.D.
MARSHALL – Tiffany Burns has been fascinated since her youth by a love of history and people. When she was in middle school, she imagined she might grow up to be a physician. “I always loved science,” Burns said. “I... Read More: Oaklawn welcomes family practice and obstetrics physician Tiffany Burns, M.D.
Oaklawn gets an "A" in hospital scores
Oaklawn gets an ‘A’ in hospital scores Andy Fitzpatrick, Battle Creek Enquirer 3:42 p.m. EDT April 26, 2016 New hospital safety scores from an independent nonprofit group were released Monday, including those for Battle Creek area health care providers. According... Read More: Oaklawn gets an "A" in hospital scores
Oaklawn to offer free 'Freshstart' stop-smoking program during May
Oaklawn to offer free ‘Freshstart’ stop-smoking program during May MARSHALL – Smokers who want to stop a potentially health-threatening tobacco habit can get help and information during a free, four-part program hosted by Oaklawn Hospital. The “Freshstart” program, developed by... Read More: Oaklawn to offer free 'Freshstart' stop-smoking program during May