Oaklawn Health Matters - Episode 1: Some Perspective for Women During Women's Health Week (or Anytime)
Women are often the caregivers for their families and loved ones. Lynette Robinson, Family Nurse Practitioner with Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall tells Community Matters that means women often overlook their own preventative health needs. Women’s Health Week, May 13-17, 2024,... Read More: Oaklawn Health Matters - Episode 1: Some Perspective for Women During Women's Health Week (or Anytime)
Communication and Swallowing Disorders Common in Adults
With speech, language, and swallowing disorders common in adults following stroke, head and neck cancer, and a variety of other illnesses and injuries, Oaklawn’s speech-language pathologists encourage residents to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about themselves... Read More: Communication and Swallowing Disorders Common in Adults
Oaklawn Auxiliary Luncheon honors volunteers
For the first time since 2019, Oaklawn held its Auxiliary Luncheon, honoring the Oaklawn Auxiliary and its volunteers, including Bobbi Machata and Linda Noble, who were honored for their 55 and 50 years of service respectively at the April 17... Read More: Oaklawn Auxiliary Luncheon honors volunteers
Our Wound Care Nurses Rock!
Nurse Cindy started her nursing career in 1990 after graduating from Indiana University. Cindy started as an orthopedic floor nurse and practiced for 10 years in public health in Indianapolis. Cindy has 20 years of experience in home care and... Read More: Our Wound Care Nurses Rock!
Oaklawn’s Dr. Eric Ebner to retire May 15
After 42 years at Oaklawn, gynecologist Eric Ebner, M.D., FACOG will officially retire May 15. Since his arrival at Oaklawn in 1982, Dr. Ebner has seen thousands of patients and delivered more than 5,000 newborns. After having his own private... Read More: Oaklawn’s Dr. Eric Ebner to retire May 15
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