Everyone poops—it is one of the certainties of life. If we don’t, our bodies and minds both become very unhappy. For kids, constipation is the root of many evils. It can cause or contribute to issues such as nausea, abdominal... Read More
Marshall, MI, November 10, 2021 – Oaklawn received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Oaklawn’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “Oaklawn is thrilled to be awarded an... Read More
MARSHALL – Perhaps it’s not too surprising that some of the young students in the Union City middle-school biology class were reluctant to dissect a cow’s heart. Not Lynette Robinson. The teen-ager – then known as Lynette Weeks – went... Read More
MARSHALL – Marcia French doesn’t hesitate when asked what inspired her to pursue a medical career. “My mother is a registered nurse who got her bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University,” she says. “That’s the track I took, too. She... Read More
Below, Dr. Liston answers some of the most common questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. A lot of people are concerned about getting the COVID vaccine. Why is the vaccine such an important part of getting back to pre-COVID life? As... Read More
We recently sat down for a Q&A session with Dr. Patel, Oaklawn’s new rheumatologist, to discuss his specialty and how he impacts the lives of patients. What does a rheumatologist do? A rheumatologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of... Read More
When Andrew Worden was a boy growing up in Holt, his family would take him on annual visits to his paternal grandparents in Tennessee. “My grandfather was a doctor, an internist who would do house calls,” Worden recalled. “It seemed... Read More
When Sara Lang Smith was about 7 years old, she stepped in bravely to help her mother when others couldn’t quite handle the challenge. “My mom had surgery to have a benign tumor removed,” she said. “She needed changes in... Read More
Calhoun County adult residents are being asked to participate in a survey to determine regional health needs. The online survey – part of the ongoing Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) – stems from a partnership among Bronson Healthcare, Oaklawn, CareWell... Read More
Fraudulent Look-alike Websites Athena Health is the secure Electronic Health Record (EHR) program that Oaklawn Medical Group uses to hold and store all the personal health information of our patients. It is also the program that is used by medical... Read More