What Is Sepsis (and Why September Matters) Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body’s extreme response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. Without quick diagnosis and treatment, sepsis can lead to shock, multi-organ... Read More
Taylor Reed, PA-C, has joined Oaklawn Express Care in Marshall (1174 W Michigan Ave), but is also expected to work at the Beckley Road (5352 Beckley Road) location in Battle Creek. Reed grew up in Southwest Michigan near the Indiana... Read More
As measles cases rise across the country and are now confirmed in Michigan, Oaklawn’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Summer Liston-Crandall, is urging residents to check their vaccination history and ensure they are protected against this highly contagious disease. The United... 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
Regional student athletes preparing for the 2023-24 season are being encouraged to take advantage of walk-in clinics for sports-related physical examinations at Oaklawn sites in Battle Creek, Albion and Marshall. The exams are good for the entire 2023-24 sports season,... Read More
BATTLE CREEK – Lingering curiosity about a relative’s health condition eventually drew John Green toward a career in medicine, despite having been propelled along a different initial path. “I used to be in radio, with WQXC ‘Cool 101,’” Green said.... Read More
MARSHALL – A career in medicine wasn’t exactly on Cherie Craft’s mind as she grew up in her hometown of Lansing. “When I was a teenager, I wanted to go into business and work for a makeup company,” she said.... Read More
BATTLE CREEK — Local residents can expect increased access to express care and other health services as the Oaklawn expands its presence in this community. On Thursday, June 1, Oaklawn Express Care – Beckley Road, opened its doors in Suite... Read More
BATTLE CREEK – New challenges and a new environment are in store for Rebecca Weyer as she shifts her career to focus on medical patients from a broader region than ever before. A registered nurse for two decades, Weyer has... Read More
A fascination with aviation seems an unlikely beginning for a medical career, but that’s how the path began for Robert “Mark” Boyd as he grew up in his home state of California. Now, after a lengthy career in emergency services... Read More