Overloaded backpacks may be hazardous to your health
The end of summer marks the beginning of another school year. As students return to school backpacks should be a subject matter taken seriously. Medical complications could result from backpacks that are too heavy, not properly fitted, or poorly designed.... Read More: Overloaded backpacks may be hazardous to your health
Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Did you know that pools are great for a lot more than just swimming? In fact, aquatic therapy can be a very effective form of treatment for people in need of physical rehabilitation. Two great things about it (besides the... Read More: Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Oaklawn Hospice staff earn top national family-satisfaction award
The staff of Oaklawn Hospice are the recent recipients of a SHPBest Premier Performer family-satisfaction award for 2018, issued by Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Strategic Healthcare Programs LLC. “This means our hospice team is in the top five percent in the... Read More: Oaklawn Hospice staff earn top national family-satisfaction award
Mako Q&A with Dr. McLean, Orthopedic Surgeon
Q: Of all the technology the ortho team could have invested in, why did you choose Mako? A: The Mako system has completely transformed the way joint replacement surgery is performed. Mako is the first and only robotic technology... Read More: Mako Q&A with Dr. McLean, Orthopedic Surgeon
Local police, deputies receive life-saving materials through Oaklawn program
Marshall police and Calhoun County sheriff’s deputies have received updated emergency equipment that could help save lives, through a grant-funded donation arranged by Oaklawn staff. Photo Caption: Representatives of Marshall police and the Calhoun County sheriff’s office look over new first-aid... Read More: Local police, deputies receive life-saving materials through Oaklawn program
Oaklawn announces Gregg Beeg new president and CEO
Interim leader Gregg Beeg hired after comprehensive search process A seasoned healthcare executive and nationally-recognized healthcare financial administration expert will serve as Oaklawn Hospital’s new president and CEO after an extensive search. With over 40 years of proven experience in... Read More: Oaklawn announces Gregg Beeg new president and CEO
Tonsils and Adenoids Q&A with Tara Montgomery-Johnson, PA-C
Does removing the tonsils and adenoids hinder the immune system? The tonsils and adenoids are both part of the immune system and help prevent infection by trapping any bacteria or viruses that come through the nose or mouth. They also... Read More: Tonsils and Adenoids Q&A with Tara Montgomery-Johnson, PA-C
Oaklawn completes lobby renovation
MARSHALL – Visitors and patients who haven’t visited Oaklawn’s main campus in awhile are discovering a brand-new environment. Newly finished renovation work has created a spacious lobby off the Madison Street entrance, with wide-open waiting areas surrounding a central registration... Read More: Oaklawn completes lobby renovation
Physician Assistant, Kimberly Chrisman joins Oaklawn
MARSHALL – When Kimberly Chrisman was in high school, she received a very special insight. “My younger sister was hospitalized and it was really hard on us,” she said. “My dad had raised us kids and he worked a lot,... Read More: Physician Assistant, Kimberly Chrisman joins Oaklawn
Oaklawn's 2019 Benefit Auction sets record
MARSHALL – “Mitten State” fans filled the FireKeepers Casino Hotel ballroom Saturday, March 9, during the 29th annual Oaklawn Hospital Benefit Auction – and they turned out in record numbers. As two giant video screens displayed the Michigan-Michigan State basketball... Read More: Oaklawn's 2019 Benefit Auction sets record