Watch out for medical supply scams targeting Medicare recipients
Scammers are targeting Medicare recipients with offers of unnecessary medical supplies. The scheme uses up the victim’s Medicare benefits, and sometimes leaves them unable to pay for medical supplies with Medicare when they need it. Fraudsters call, email, advertise to,... Read More: Watch out for medical supply scams targeting Medicare recipients
Oaklawn Hospice staff is awarded federal agency’s top rating
MARSHALL – A federal medical oversight agency has presented Oaklawn Hospice’s staff with its highest rating for family and patient support and satisfaction. The five-star award by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is based on scores compiled... Read More: Oaklawn Hospice staff is awarded federal agency’s top rating
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Oaklawn's benefit auction surpasses goal to benefit hospice and its programs
MARSHALL – Oaklawn’s volunteers and staffers are celebrating the success of their 33rd annual Benefit Auction, which surpassed its goal to benefit Oaklawn Hospice and its programs. “We were able to surpass our goal, raising more than $125,000 over the... Read More: Oaklawn's benefit auction surpasses goal to benefit hospice and its programs
Physician assistant Nicholas Nowak joins Oaklawn’s express-care team in Albion
ALBION — Nicholas “Nick” Nowak had a powerful notion about what his future might hold, even as he grew up in the small southeastern Michigan city of Tecumseh. “As early as I can remember, when I was asked what I... Read More: Physician assistant Nicholas Nowak joins Oaklawn’s express-care team in Albion
Pediatric Therapy clinic re-opens after Ricketson Medical Building construction
MARSHALL — Patients served by Oaklawn Pediatric Therapy have returned to their usual service location at the Ricketson Medical Building, 103 E. Mansion St., after a three-month remodeling effort to expand therapeutic services at the site. The new pediatric clinic... Read More: Pediatric Therapy clinic re-opens after Ricketson Medical Building construction
Oaklawn implements new sponsorship allocation process
Oaklawn believes in supporting our surrounding communities and is happy to consider making contributions to local organizations, especially those who share a similar mission. Each year we receive many requests, so to allocate our funds fairly we have created a... Read More: Oaklawn implements new sponsorship allocation process
Charlotte couple’s daughter is Oaklawn's first birth of 2023
MARSHALL – Oaklawn’s first baby of 2023 is Kairi Rose Kelley, born at 8:29 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, in the Oaklawn Birth Center. The child is the daughter of Niki Scholz and Dillon Kelley of Charlotte. Little Kairi weighed 6... Read More: Charlotte couple’s daughter is Oaklawn's first birth of 2023
Physician assistant Austin Lutz joins staff of Oaklawn’s After Hours Express
MARSHALL – Austin Lutz didn’t have far to look for inspiration about a future career. He found a role model in his mother, a medical professional. “My mom worked for about 25 years at the West Michigan Cancer Center in... Read More: Physician assistant Austin Lutz joins staff of Oaklawn’s After Hours Express
Health Systems Collaborate with NAHQ to Standardize Competencies
Three quality-driven organizations adopt NAHQ’s standard framework workforce solution for quality and safety. CHICAGO (November 9, 2022) – Standardizing competencies across roles and responsibilities in healthcare and upskilling the workforce is a vital solution to reducing variability in care delivery... Read More: Health Systems Collaborate with NAHQ to Standardize Competencies
Oaklawn takes over Beckley Road site, plans expanded services in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK — Local residents can expect increased access to express care and other health services as the Oaklawn Medical Group prepares to expand its presence in this community during 2023. Oaklawn President and CEO Gregg Beeg spoke to a... Read More: Oaklawn takes over Beckley Road site, plans expanded services in Battle Creek