An OB/GYN is a physician who specializes in two different areas: obstetrics and gynecology. As a result, they’re able to cover the full spectrum of women’s health. From PAP smears to pregnancy, PMS to menopause, and everything in between, an... Read More
In the United States, we are fortunate to have options, especially when it comes to having children and who will be involved in the delivery. Let’s take a look at what your choices are when you’re expecting a baby. Currently,... Read More
With the arrival of flu season, it’s time to start heading to your local healthcare provider for a flu shot. Not sure if you should get one? Let’s take a look at some common questions surrounding this important topic. Can... Read More
Oct. 3, 2017 Oaklawn emergency team conducts training drill with Marshall police, firefighters MARSHALL – No one can predict when a horrific event might occur, and even the safest-seeming environment might turn dangerous. On Sept. 28, the staff of Oaklawn’s... Read More
Sept. 7, 2017 Carlos Martinez, M.D., joins Oaklawn’s pulmonology, critical care services MARSHALL – Carlos Martinez grew up in South America among a family of lawyers. In time, he realized that he wanted to help people in a different... Read More
OLIVET –Jamie Kantola grew up with a mother who was a strong advocate for those in need. “She was a very generous person with her time and resources,” Kantola recalled, pointing to her mother’s altruistic influence that – combined with... Read More
Aug. 14, 2017 Family-practice physician Jamie Kantola, M.D., joins Oaklawn’s Olivet office OLIVET –Jamie Kantola grew up with a mother who was a strong advocate for those in need. “She was a very generous person with her time and resources,”... Read More
MARSHALL – Melissa Kay Hart visited this Calhoun County community for the first time six years ago with her future husband, longtime Marshall resident Jacob Gates – and it changed her life in more ways than one. “I really didn’t... Read More
Three sets of twins are born within days of each other at Oaklawn MARSHALL – In what appears to have been a unique event for this community, three sets of twins recently were born within two days of each other... Read More
MARSHALL – Members of the Oaklawn Hospital Auxiliary this week announced donations and grants totaling $26,000 to support hospital activities, and individual volunteers received an array of honors themselves. At the hospital’s annual appreciation luncheon for auxiliary and hospice volunteers... Read More