MARSHALL – State residents and communities are receiving direct financial benefits through health-care improvements, according to a new report. The report, “Michigan Hospitals: Prepared to Care,” was issued this month by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA), of which... Read More
MARSHALL – A support group for families of individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness is planning regular monthly meetings. The group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, in the lower-level board room of the Wright... Read More
MARSHALL – Babies aren’t known for spending their first few months hitting the books. However, thanks to a countywide organization’s generosity, newborns at Oaklawn Hospital are getting a boost in their literary skills. Members of the Calhoun County Family and... Read More
MARSHALL – Anthony Winnie of Jackson set the overall best time in the 10k race during the 32nd annual Oaklawn Hospital Hospitality Classic on Saturday. With a time of 36 minutes and 53 seconds, Winnie scored the top speed during... Read More
MARSHALL – Original works of art by 265 Marshall area students are on display for the public to view at Oaklawn Hospital. Participating students’ works will be shown in the hospital’s lobby at 200 N. Madison St. through May 18,... Read More
MARSHALL – Lisa Hughes of Marshall, a registered nurse at Oaklawn Hospital, received a quarterly DAISY Award during a recent presentation honoring her exemplary service to patients at Oaklawn Hospice. The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that celebrates and... Read More
MARSHALL – Oaklawn Hospital’s excellent quality scores will translate into improved health services for its patients, hospital officials say. The hospital recently received a check for $231,516.56 – a quality-incentive payment from Grand Rapids-based Priority Health. Molly McCarthy, the insurer’s... Read More
MARSHALL – A free public program focusing on the impact and effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is planned at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The roughly two-hour program will be held... Read More
Hundreds of Marshall residents and visitors will share the joy of a brisk spring outing on the town’s historic streets during the 32nd annual Oaklawn Hospital Hospitality Classic. Runners, walkers and fitness fans from across Michigan will come to town... Read More
MARSHALL – Young people can learn life-enriching gardening skills and enjoy the thrill of sharing food they’ve grown themselves, through a series of classes focusing on the Oaklawn Community Garden. The classes will be held at the Oaklawn Life Improvement... Read More