Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amid this winter’s second wave of the virus. Close to... 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
Independent community hospital in Marshall commemorates 100th birthday MARSHALL – Like so many others, Theresa Dawson’s story begins at Oaklawn Hospital. The chief nursing officer for Oaklawn was born at the independent community hospital in Marshall. As was her mother,... Read More
MARSHALL – Oaklawn’s first baby of 2025 is Lucas José Cruz Canas, born at 5:57 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, in the Oaklawn Birth Center. The child is the son of Yenifer Yulexy Canas Camargo and Emmanuel José Cruz Marquez... Read More
On Dec. 18, Dr. Michael Sterrett was named Oaklawn’s 2024 Physician of the Year and Cheryl Lindsey was named Oaklawn’s 2024 Employee of the Year. The selections were announced by Oaklawn President and CEO Gregg Beeg and other Oaklawn officials... 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
You yourself may already know this: Keeping track of medical appointments and important information can be difficult – sometimes overwhelming. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Morgan Albright and Jamie Pierce talk about the Oaklawn partnership with CareHarmony –... Read More
[Marshall, Mich.] – Oaklawn recently hosted an intensive active aggressor/shooter training program in partnership with Tarian, a leading nationwide security company. The program was designed to ensure the safety and preparedness of patients, visitors, and staff in the event of... Read More
MARSHALL, Mich. — Oaklawn is excited to announce the soft opening of its new outpatient pharmacy, located at 310 E. Michigan Ave., beginning Monday, January 6, 2025. This marks an important step in the hospital’s commitment to providing accessible, high-quality... Read More
After the hectic Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that encourages people to donate their time and money to charitable causes. On Dec. 3, Oaklawn participated in Giving Tuesday by asking... Read More