Oaklawn announces Chronic Care Management partnership with CareHarmony
Oaklawn is proud to announce its partnership with CareHarmony, a Chronic Care Management services provider focused on empowering patients to better manage their chronic conditions. The Medicare-sponsored care coordination program is designed to give patients greater support and access to... Read More: Oaklawn announces Chronic Care Management partnership with CareHarmony
Step Up Your Foot Care Game
Caring for your feet: Wash your feet daily with soap and water. Pat your feet dry and be sure to dry the skin between your toes. Keep your feet moisturized. Put lotion on the tops and bottoms of your feet,... Read More: Step Up Your Foot Care Game
Oaklawn Medical Group’s Wright Medical Primary Care welcomes Rebecca Womble, FNP-C
As of March 11, Family Nurse Practitioner Rebecca Womble will be the newest addition to Oaklawn Medical Group’s Wright Medical Primary Care located in the Wright Medical Building at 215 E. Mansion St. Suite 2F in Marshall. The office can... Read More: Oaklawn Medical Group’s Wright Medical Primary Care welcomes Rebecca Womble, FNP-C
Oaklawn takes part in surge capacity exercise to evaluate hospital response in an emergency
What happens if an area disaster took place and area hospitals were forced to accommodate up to 30% more patients than usual? On February 22, Oaklawn participated in a Medical Response Surge Exercise to plan for such a scenario. Numerous... Read More: Oaklawn takes part in surge capacity exercise to evaluate hospital response in an emergency
Family Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Lawrence joins Oaklawn’s Coldwater office
Jennifer Lawrence, FNP-C (Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners), will be joining Oaklawn’s Coldwater office beginning in March. And yes, when many patients first meet her, Lawrence says they do make a comment about the actor Jennifer... Read More: Family Nurse Practitioner Jennifer Lawrence joins Oaklawn’s Coldwater office
Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacting Credit Card Processing
Due to the recent cyberattack impacting Change Healthcare Oaklawn is unable to accept credit card payments at this time for Cerner hospital patient bills. This does not impact Athena medical group bills. Per the Change Healthcare update, as of February... Read More: Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacting Credit Card Processing
Lymphedema and Wound Care
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body. Lymph nodes act like a drain in your sink. If the drain is clogged, the fluid cannot drain. It usually occurs in the arms or... Read More: Lymphedema and Wound Care
Wound Care and American Heart Month
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects 18.2 million Americans aged 20 and older. Key risk factors for heart disease: High blood pressure High cholesterol Smoking Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices that increase... Read More: Wound Care and American Heart Month
Oaklawn’s Employee of the Year, translator Sanaa Alshamari, ‘loves’ helping patients
Sanaa Alshamari, who works as an Arabic translator at Oaklawn, had been nominated for Employee of the Year the previous three years and last fall learned she had been nominated again. On Dec. 13, Oaklawn held its annual awards ceremony... Read More: Oaklawn’s Employee of the Year, translator Sanaa Alshamari, ‘loves’ helping patients
How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
According to the National Institutes of Health, the annual incidence of diabetic foot ulcers worldwide is between 9.1 to 26.1 million. Around 15 to 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus will develop a diabetic foot ulcer during their lifetime. Prevention... Read More: How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers