When most people think of hospice, they think of end of life care, but that’s not the full scope of services they provide. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Carolle Hicks, RN, HCS-D, from Oaklawn Hospice, discusses what other... Read More
In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Rene Pere, Occupational Therapist at Oaklawn Hospital, discusses how to recognize when it may be time to turn in the keys and consider driver retirement. Pere explains Driver Risk Assessment exams, one of... Read More
Medical experts are now recommending colonoscopies for those younger than 50. In fact, if you’re as young as 45, you are now part of the age group being urged to get screenings for colorectal cancer. In this episode of Oaklawn Health... Read More
Sometimes, patients need help with the simpler things, like scheduling appointments with their medical professionals. Other times, they may need assistance with something that is more involved – like accessing home health or medical equipment. In this episode of Oaklawn Health... Read More
The full service Oncology & Hematology Clinic at Oaklawn is now up and running, thanks to a partnership with Bronson Battle Creek. In this Oaklawn Health Matters episode, lead Oncology/Hematology registered nurse Alicia Lang talks about what this means for patients in... Read More
On this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, psychologist Dr. John Tobin of Oaklawn Psychological and Psychiatric Services discusses some considerations for those considering seeing a therapist. Among them, the indications of when it would be a good idea to see a... Read More
You may have heard some diabetic folks have been able to go off of their diabetes medications after changing their health in ways like losing weight and eating healthier. On this Oaklawn Health Matters, Certified Diabetes Educator and Education Specialist Jason... Read More
In this Oaklawn Health Matters episode, Occupational Therapist Rene Pere shares insights about occupational therapy and how that differs from physical therapy. Rene also shares information about the advancing area of vision rehabilitation which offers folks practical ways to compensate... Read More
Resolutions to be healthier tend to come about as we cross the threshold of a new year. But, they can be undertaken anytime. However, they can be overwhelming, giving folks a sense they are not making progress. That is demotivating.... Read More
Expanding access to specialists is the goal behind Oaklawn Specialty Care, a clinic on Beckley Road in Battle Creek. Ribbon was cut at the facility in November, 2024. Located next to Oaklawn Express Care at 5352 Beckley Road, Oaklawn Specialty... Read More