Family nurse practitioner Shannon Hepler joins Oaklawn’s express-care team
Shannon Hepler is finding herself in familiar territory this month as she joins Oaklawn’s express-care team. About a decade ago, Hepler was a member of the Oaklawn nursing force, making staff assignments and handling varied tasks ranging from patient progression... Read More: Family nurse practitioner Shannon Hepler joins Oaklawn’s express-care team
Upcoming COVID-19 Pandemic Policy Changes Effective April 1, 2023
Due to persistently low positivity rates and inpatient numbers at Oaklawn for COVID-19 infections, beginning April 1, 2023, Oaklawn will make the following changes: The only visitor restrictions will be those that were in place pre-pandemic. Birth Center visitors under... Read More: Upcoming COVID-19 Pandemic Policy Changes Effective April 1, 2023
Oaklawn Hospice staff is awarded federal agency’s top rating
MARSHALL – A federal medical oversight agency has presented Oaklawn Hospice’s staff with its highest rating for family and patient support and satisfaction. The five-star award by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is based on scores compiled... Read More: Oaklawn Hospice staff is awarded federal agency’s top rating
Physician assistant Nicholas Nowak joins Oaklawn’s express-care team in Albion
ALBION — Nicholas “Nick” Nowak had a powerful notion about what his future might hold, even as he grew up in the small southeastern Michigan city of Tecumseh. “As early as I can remember, when I was asked what I... Read More: Physician assistant Nicholas Nowak joins Oaklawn’s express-care team in Albion
Pediatric Therapy clinic re-opens after Ricketson Medical Building construction
MARSHALL — Patients served by Oaklawn Pediatric Therapy have returned to their usual service location at the Ricketson Medical Building, 103 E. Mansion St., after a three-month remodeling effort to expand therapeutic services at the site. The new pediatric clinic... Read More: Pediatric Therapy clinic re-opens after Ricketson Medical Building construction
Physician assistant Austin Lutz joins staff of Oaklawn’s After Hours Express
MARSHALL – Austin Lutz didn’t have far to look for inspiration about a future career. He found a role model in his mother, a medical professional. “My mom worked for about 25 years at the West Michigan Cancer Center in... Read More: Physician assistant Austin Lutz joins staff of Oaklawn’s After Hours Express
Health Systems Collaborate with NAHQ to Standardize Competencies
Three quality-driven organizations adopt NAHQ’s standard framework workforce solution for quality and safety. CHICAGO (November 9, 2022) – Standardizing competencies across roles and responsibilities in healthcare and upskilling the workforce is a vital solution to reducing variability in care delivery... Read More: Health Systems Collaborate with NAHQ to Standardize Competencies
Oaklawn takes over Beckley Road site, plans expanded services in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK — Local residents can expect increased access to express care and other health services as the Oaklawn Medical Group prepares to expand its presence in this community during 2023. Oaklawn President and CEO Gregg Beeg spoke to a... Read More: Oaklawn takes over Beckley Road site, plans expanded services in Battle Creek
Longtime local gynecologist Travis Terrell, M.D., joins Oaklawn office
MARSHALL – When asked how he got his start in medicine, Travis Terrell doesn’t hesitate to credit his family’s influence. “My mother was a nurse, and she had a lot of medical books around,” the longtime Ceresco resident said. “When... Read More: Longtime local gynecologist Travis Terrell, M.D., joins Oaklawn office
Pediatric Therapy clinic relocates during Ricketson Medical Building construction
MARSHALL — Services provided by Oaklawn Pediatric Therapy will move temporarily from their usual location at the Ricketson Medical Building, 103 E. Mansion St., as new construction work gets under way to expand therapeutic services there. The temporary relocation is... Read More: Pediatric Therapy clinic relocates during Ricketson Medical Building construction