Nov. 9, 2016 Growth of therapy staff signals expansion of Oaklawn’s pediatric program MARSHALL – About a decade ago, Ashley Widrig was a student focusing on a career in biology and lived with her parents in Marshall. At the time,... Read More
Oct. 7, 2016 MARSHALL – Oaklawn Hospital has become the only hospital in Calhoun County to be designated officially as one of Michigan’s trauma centers. The state’s designation of Oaklawn as a Level III Trauma Center is based primarily on... Read More
Orthopedic surgeon Kimberly McLean joins expanding Oaklawn service MARSHALL – Kimberly Grillo McLean was compelled from an early age to be active and involved in sports. As a result, she learned some significant lessons about life – and her future... Read More
Dr. Subhash Thakur of the Oaklawn Medical Group Heart & Vascular Institute (center, facing right) meets with members of the Oaklawn surgical team as well as a representative of General Electric to discuss procedures involving the hospital’s new General Electric... Read More
Oaklawn among four Michigan hospitals to receive highest federal ranking MARSHALL – Oaklawn Hospital is one of just four hospitals in Michigan and 102 U.S. hospitals to earn five stars – the highest possible – in a new ranking announced... Read More
MARSHALL – Tiffany Burns has been fascinated since her youth by a love of history and people. When she was in middle school, she imagined she might grow up to be a physician. “I always loved science,” Burns said. “I... Read More
Oaklawn gets an ‘A’ in hospital scores Andy Fitzpatrick, Battle Creek Enquirer 3:42 p.m. EDT April 26, 2016 New hospital safety scores from an independent nonprofit group were released Monday, including those for Battle Creek area health care providers. According... Read More
Oaklawn to offer free ‘Freshstart’ stop-smoking program during May MARSHALL – Smokers who want to stop a potentially health-threatening tobacco habit can get help and information during a free, four-part program hosted by Oaklawn Hospital. The “Freshstart” program, developed by... Read More
Outdoor allergens tend to appear in the environment seasonally, with the timing and duration of these allergens depending on multiple factors, including geographic area and temperature. In our area, tree pollen typically begins to be detected in March and April.... Read More
Friends or family may suggest a special treatment called allergen immunotherapy, or allergy shots. For over 100 years, allergy shots have been used with very good efficacy in decreasing symptom severity, reducing the need for medications, and lessening asthma symptoms.... Read More