Oaklawn’s Dr. Thomas Farchone to retire
Dr. Thomas Farchone, a mainstay at Oaklawn for the past quarter of a century, will officially retire on Dec. 18 after practicing medicine for 35 years. Raised in northeast Detroit, Dr. Farchone graduated medical school from Automomous University in Guadalajara,... Read More: Oaklawn’s Dr. Thomas Farchone to retire
Q & A: Patient Surveys
Oaklawn partners with Press Ganey, a health care company that develops patient satisfaction surveys, to gather patient feedback and improve patient experience, safety, and quality. More than 41,000 healthcare facilities work with Press Ganey and their team of renowned healthcare... Read More: Q & A: Patient Surveys
Oaklawn to offer automated appointment reminders for certain radiological services
Oaklawn has partnered with AccuReg to allow for automated appointment reminders for many radiological services such as a CT, MRI and ultrasound. Once launched, patients will receive text messages reminding them of their appointment along with any pertinent information to... Read More: Oaklawn to offer automated appointment reminders for certain radiological services
World Ostomy Day - October 2, 2024
What is an ostomy? An ostomy causes a change in the way urine or stool exits the body following a surgical procedure. Bodily waste is rerouted from its usual path due to malfunctioning of either the urinary or digestive systems.... Read More: World Ostomy Day - October 2, 2024
Oaklawn Health Matters - Episode 4: Early Detection, Advances in Mammography are Key in Monitoring for Breast Cancer
This episode of Oaklawn Health Matters focuses on breast cancer and the key role mammography plays in early detection – a key component to treatment. Julie Holley, lead technologist at the Oaklawn Women’s Diagnostic Center, discusses key technological advancements which have improved... Read More: Oaklawn Health Matters - Episode 4: Early Detection, Advances in Mammography are Key in Monitoring for Breast Cancer
Holly Weaver, AGNP joins Oaklawn Medical Group
Holly Weaver, AGNP-C (board-certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) has joined Oaklawn Medical Group Gastroenterology located in the Wright Medical Building Suite 3A at 215 E. Mansion St. in Marshall. The office can be reached at 269-789-0025. Weaver has over 20... Read More: Holly Weaver, AGNP joins Oaklawn Medical Group
Keeping PACE – Enjoy the Fall without the falls
Written By Ryan Miller, Senior Care Partners PACE The Fall season in Michigan is beautiful. The colors on the trees are changing. The smell of pumpkin spice is in the area. This month we are talking about another type of... Read More: Keeping PACE – Enjoy the Fall without the falls
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - Save a Life, Save a Limb
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common circulation problem where buildup in arteries leads to reduced blood flow to toes and legs. Who is at RISK? Anyone over the age of 50 with diabetes People who are obese People... Read More: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - Save a Life, Save a Limb
Dr. Megan Saifi joins Oaklawn Medical Group
Dr. Megan Saifi has joined Oaklawn Medical Group’s Marshall Internal and Family Medicine office located at 720 US Highway 27 N. in Marshall. The office can be reached at 269-781-6600. Saifi (pronounced SAFE-EE) relocated to Marshall in recent weeks following... Read More: Dr. Megan Saifi joins Oaklawn Medical Group
Oaklawn Hospice again earns national family-satisfaction award
The staff of Oaklawn Hospice are once again recipients of a SHP Best Premier Performer family-satisfaction award for calendar year 2023. The award is issued by Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Strategic Healthcare Programs LLC. The awards are based on data supplied... Read More: Oaklawn Hospice again earns national family-satisfaction award