By Jane Jones Here’s one of the great truths of the medical field: Providing safe health care can best be achieved when patients are a key part of the team, taking an active role in their own care. And yet,... Read More
A recent donation to Oaklawn Hospital’s upcoming 24th Annual Oaklawn Hospital Benefit Auction offers a fund-raising opportunity to local residents and service organizations. A creative package including 300 customized adult short-sleeved T-shirts has been donated by FUG Inc. of Marshall,... Read More
People can get help and information about a potentially health-threatening tobacco habit during a free, four-part program hosted by Oaklawn Hospital. The “Freshstart” program, developed by the American Cancer Society, is planned from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays,... Read More
A playful, competitive spirit will be in full swing during the 24th Annual Oaklawn Hospital Benefit Auction. “It’s going to be an extravaganza for the sports-minded, for fans of great food, for people looking for a great deal, and for... Read More
Members of Oaklawn Hospital’s medical staff recently elected new officers to the hospital’s Medical Executive Committee. The new officers are Caron Warnsby, M.D., who was appointed Chief of Staff; James Niewenhuis, M.D., who will serve as Chief of Staff Elect;... Read More
By Tracy Winnie and Cheries Brule A large portion of the American population suffers from cancer’s side effects. Estimates run up into the millions. But survival rates from cancer are improving – a 20 percent increase over the past 20... Read More
Oaklawn Hospital is the recipient of the 2013 Key Member Award presented by the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. The presentation was made Tuesday evening during the chamber’s 67th annual dinner, held at Schuler’s restaurant. Mark O’Connell, chair of the... Read More
J. Summer Liston, M.D., was honored Thursday evening as Oaklawn Hospital’s Physician of the Year for 2013. The announcement came Thursday evening during a gathering of Oaklawn staff members at the Franke Center for the Arts. The event included the... Read More
A new public blood drive is scheduled at Oaklawn Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 18, and American Red Cross officials are offering a special incentive to encourage donors. Anyone who gives blood in the Great Lakes Region during February can enter... Read More
Sweet treats are in store as members of the Oaklawn Hospital Auxiliary gear up for the latest edition of the organization’s Gourmet Fudge and Chocolate Sale. The sale – which is being held just in time for the year’s most... Read More