Survey seeks area residents' views about Calhoun County health-care needs
Calhoun County adult residents are being asked to participate in a survey to determine regional health needs. The online survey – part of the ongoing Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) – stems from a partnership among Bronson Healthcare, Oaklawn, CareWell... Read More: Survey seeks area residents' views about Calhoun County health-care needs
Athena Health Issues Warning About Phishing and Look-Alike Websites
Fraudulent Look-alike Websites Athena Health is the secure Electronic Health Record (EHR) program that Oaklawn Medical Group uses to hold and store all the personal health information of our patients. It is also the program that is used by medical... Read More: Athena Health Issues Warning About Phishing and Look-Alike Websites
Relatives' plight inspired 'Hiren' Patel to pursue career as rheumatologist
MARSHALL – As Hirenkumar “Hiren” Patel was growing up and attending school in India, he had no idea that he would become the first in his family to become a physician. A family medical challenge led the young man to... Read More: Relatives' plight inspired 'Hiren' Patel to pursue career as rheumatologist
“Beau's Bags” project offers comfort to mothers facing loss of a child
MARSHALL – Sabrina Miller has a message for mothers who’ve lost children through stillbirth: You’re not alone, and it’s all right to talk about it. “I learned when we delivered my son stillborn that I had an amazing support system,”... Read More: “Beau's Bags” project offers comfort to mothers facing loss of a child
Q&A with Oaklawn's New Chief Medical Officer, Dr. J. Summer Liston-Crandall
We recently sat down with Dr. J. Summer Liston-Crandall, Oaklawn’s newly appointed Chief Medical Officer, to discuss her new role, the COVID vaccine, and what she’s most looking forward to in Oaklawn’s future. Congrats on your new role as Oaklawn’s... Read More: Q&A with Oaklawn's New Chief Medical Officer, Dr. J. Summer Liston-Crandall
Oaklawn's emergency department displays a reminder of Americans' sacrifices
MARSHALL – Some of those who pass through the doors in and out of the emergency department at Oaklawn Hospital may lift their eyes and pause for a moment to admire an artistic addition. Above the doors for staff and... Read More: Oaklawn's emergency department displays a reminder of Americans' sacrifices
Dr. J. Summer Liston-Crandall named Oaklawn's chief medical officer
MARSHALL – J. Summer Liston-Crandall, M.D., has been appointed Oaklawn’s new chief medical officer, effectively immediately. The announcement was made by Oaklawn President and CEO Gregg Beeg. Liston-Crandall, a family-medicine physician, is a Kalamazoo-area native who joined Oaklawn’s active medical... Read More: Dr. J. Summer Liston-Crandall named Oaklawn's chief medical officer
Calhoun, health-care officials launch effort to vaccinate high-risk residents
A coordinated effort to vaccinate high-risk residents against COVID-19 is under way through partnerships among area medical organizations in coordination with Calhoun County and state officials. Approximately 200 health-care personnel from regional dental, chiropractic and optometrist offices and mental health... Read More: Calhoun, health-care officials launch effort to vaccinate high-risk residents
Speech and Language Development: Milestones and Red Flags
All children reach their developmental milestones at different times, and speech/language development is no exception. Many parents worry about whether or not their child is on track, especially when it comes to communication. Although every child progresses differently, there are... Read More: Speech and Language Development: Milestones and Red Flags
Oaklawn begins administering COVID-19 vaccine to staff
Today marks an exciting day at Oaklawn as we began administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to our employees! Our critical care specialists and pulmonologists, Carlos Martinez, M.D. and Alcides Gil-Acosta, M.D. were the first to receive the vaccine. (Shown administering... Read More: Oaklawn begins administering COVID-19 vaccine to staff