Update on Meridian and Molina Agreement Terminations
Back in September, Oaklawn announced the unfortunate news that we would be terminating our managed care agreement with Meridian and Molina, effective 1-1-24. As a reminder, this contract termination was the result of Meridian and Molina’s continued failure to address... Read More: Update on Meridian and Molina Agreement Terminations
Wound Care: Handwashing Awareness
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are five steps you should follow to wash your hands the right way. 5 Steps to Washing Your Hands the Right Way Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or... Read More: Wound Care: Handwashing Awareness
Oaklawn nurse delivers friend’s baby in car
A family from Spring Arbor welcomed their new bundle of joy to the world inside their 2009 Subaru Forester the evening of Dec. 7. And helping them was Oaklawn Labor and Delivery Nurse Jaydn Comden. Read More: Oaklawn nurse delivers friend’s baby in car
Dr. Kaitlyn Hite now seeing patients at Oaklawn’s Coldwater office
Dr. Kaitlyn Hite, who has been with Oaklawn since fall 2022 at its Marshall and Tekonsha locations, is now also seeing patients at Oaklawn’s Coldwater Primary Care office. Hite is a Family Practice with Obstetrics provider and her addition to... Read More: Dr. Kaitlyn Hite now seeing patients at Oaklawn’s Coldwater office
Dr. David Byrens’ practice to merge with Oaklawn Medical Group
Effective January 1, 2024, practice will be known as Oaklawn Medical Group Wright Medical Primary Care Effective January 1, 2024, Dr. David Byrens’ family practice in Marshall will merge with Oaklawn Medical Group and become Oaklawn Medical Group Wright Medical... Read More: Dr. David Byrens’ practice to merge with Oaklawn Medical Group
Slap Bracelets
During the Marshall Christmas parade on November 27, 2023, Oaklawn Hospital, as part of the festivities, gave away slap bracelets with a holiday theme. Slap bracelets are a metal wristband covered with a protective fabric or coating that snap around a... Read More: Slap Bracelets
Oaklawn nurse takes on new professional challenge as family nurse practitioner
MARSHALL – When Jenifer “Jeni” Stansell was a junior in high school, she took a career-placement examination that suggested she should consider a career in health care — but its additional suggestion was compellingly specific. “It said I should be... Read More: Oaklawn nurse takes on new professional challenge as family nurse practitioner
Oaklawn Recognized for Performance Leadership by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
As part of National Rural Health Day, Oaklawn today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Outcomes. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance... Read More: Oaklawn Recognized for Performance Leadership by The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Pressure Injuries: Risk Factors and Prevention
What are pressure injuries? Once called bedsores, pressure injuries are localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue. They form over bony prominences (like the tailbone and heels) or in relation to medical devices (like a catheter tubing pressing... Read More: Pressure Injuries: Risk Factors and Prevention
Volunteers create colorful comfort for Oaklawn Hospice patients, families
MARSHALL – Several talented local residents are providing comfort and kindness to patients facing the end of life, as well as to their families after those loved ones pass. “When a person makes the decision for care at Oaklawn Hospice,... Read More: Volunteers create colorful comfort for Oaklawn Hospice patients, families