Oaklawn nurse takes on new professional challenge as family nurse practitioner
MARSHALL – When Jenifer “Jeni” Stansell was a junior in high school, she took a career-placement examination that suggested she should consider a career in health care — but its additional suggestion was compellingly specific. “It said I should be... Read More: Oaklawn nurse takes on new professional challenge as family nurse practitioner
Oaklawn Recognized for Performance Leadership by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
As part of National Rural Health Day, Oaklawn today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Outcomes. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance... Read More: Oaklawn Recognized for Performance Leadership by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Oaklawn to terminate contract with Meridian and Molina due to ongoing issues
IMPORTANT UPDATE 12/22/2023: We are pleased to announce that Oaklawn has come to new agreements with the folks at Meridian and Molina. Oaklawn has rescinded our notices of termination. Meridian and Molina enrollees will be able to be treated by... Read More: Oaklawn to terminate contract with Meridian and Molina due to ongoing issues
Oaklawn Hospice staff earn new top national family-satisfaction award
MARSHALL – The staff of Oaklawn Hospice are recipients of a SHPBest Premier Performer family-satisfaction award for calendar year 2022, issued by Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Strategic Healthcare Programs LLC. “This award for our work during 2022 indicates that our hospice... Read More: Oaklawn Hospice staff earn new top national family-satisfaction award
Christopher Gaffga, M.D., joins the ear, nose and throat team at Oaklawn
MARSHALL – Christopher Gaffga describes his early search for a career as a quest for a concrete way to help people. His path initially led him into social work and journalism and to consider teaching and psychological therapy as alternatives.... Read More: Christopher Gaffga, M.D., joins the ear, nose and throat team at Oaklawn
New collaboration guarantees highest-quality service at Oaklawn’s emergency department
MARSHALL — A new collaboration with the multi-specialty health-care partnership Vituity will guarantee highest-quality service for patients visiting Oaklawn’s emergency department, according to the health-care organizations’ leaders. The transition was announced in a message in July from Oaklawn President and... Read More: New collaboration guarantees highest-quality service at Oaklawn’s emergency department
As pandemic winds down, Oaklawn Auxiliary restoring volunteer opportunities
MARSHALL – After more than three years of restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Oaklawn Auxiliary are working to restore services to patients and visitors — and much remains to be done. As a result, auxiliary leaders... Read More: As pandemic winds down, Oaklawn Auxiliary restoring volunteer opportunities
Oaklawn expands express-care services at new Beckley Road location
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: Oaklawn expands express-care services at new Beckley Road location
Family-medicine physician Petra Toutanji joins staff at Oaklawn’s Beadle Lake facility
BATTLE CREEK — While growing up, Petra Toutanji took a deep interest in the plants and flowers around her home town of Usti Nad Labem, in the northern part of the Czech Republic near its border with Germany. “When I... Read More: Family-medicine physician Petra Toutanji joins staff at Oaklawn’s Beadle Lake facility
Family nurse practitioner Rebecca Weyer joins Oaklawn’s express-care team
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: Family nurse practitioner Rebecca Weyer joins Oaklawn’s express-care team