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
Living with chronic health conditions can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Through Oaklawn’s partnership with CareHarmony, eligible Medicare patients now have access to Chronic Care Management (CCM), a service designed to help you manage your health more effectively... Read More
MARSHALL, Mich. — On Friday, July 25, Oaklawn marked a historic milestone — exactly 100 years to the day that its first patient was treated in the hospital — with a Centennial Celebration that brought the entire community together in... Read More
Heart disease can impact wound healing by reducing blood flow and oxygen to the wound site. This can delay wound healing and increase the risk for infection. How does heart disease affect wound healing? Reduced blood flow: heart disease can... 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
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
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
Written By Ryan Miller, Senior Care Partners PACE The Fall season in Michigan is beautiful. The colors on the trees are changing. The smell of pumpkin spice is in the area. This month we are talking about another type of... Read More
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common circulation problem where buildup in arteries leads to reduced blood flow to toes and legs. Who is at RISK? Anyone over the age of 50 with diabetes People who are obese People... Read More
Skin is the largest organ in the body. Skin cancer is the cancer you can SEE. Skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers. It is estimated that one in... Read More