A Wound to the Wise: Basic Wound Care Tips and Tricks
You have sustained a wound, now what do you do? Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer, if available. You can also wear medical gloves, if readily available. Stop the bleeding. Clean the wound with mild soap... Read More: A Wound to the Wise: Basic Wound Care Tips and Tricks
Oaklawn to terminate contract with Meridian and Molina due to ongoing issues
IMPORTANT UPDATE 12/22/2023: We are pleased to announce that Oaklawn has come to new agreements with the folks at Meridian and Molina. Oaklawn has rescinded our notices of termination. Meridian and Molina enrollees will be able to be treated by... Read More: Oaklawn to terminate contract with Meridian and Molina due to ongoing issues
Oaklawn Hospice staff earn new top national family-satisfaction award
MARSHALL – The staff of Oaklawn Hospice are recipients of a SHPBest Premier Performer family-satisfaction award for calendar year 2022, issued by Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Strategic Healthcare Programs LLC. “This award for our work during 2022 indicates that our hospice... Read More: Oaklawn Hospice staff earn new top national family-satisfaction award
Christopher Gaffga, M.D., joins the ear, nose and throat team at Oaklawn
MARSHALL – Christopher Gaffga describes his early search for a career as a quest for a concrete way to help people. His path initially led him into social work and journalism and to consider teaching and psychological therapy as alternatives.... Read More: Christopher Gaffga, M.D., joins the ear, nose and throat team at Oaklawn
Dr. Ebner, OB/GYN at Oaklawn, Delivers Final Baby of Storied Obstetrics Career to Focus on Gynecology Service
AUGUST 21, 2023- MARSHALL, MI – In July, Oaklawn OBGYN, Dr. Eric Ebner, performed the final delivery of his obstetrics practice. This delivery marks one of over 5,000 children delivered throughout Dr. Ebner’s ongoing 41-year career. Although he will no... Read More: Dr. Ebner, OB/GYN at Oaklawn, Delivers Final Baby of Storied Obstetrics Career to Focus on Gynecology Service
New collaboration guarantees highest-quality service at Oaklawn’s emergency department
MARSHALL — A new collaboration with the multi-specialty health-care partnership Vituity will guarantee highest-quality service for patients visiting Oaklawn’s emergency department, according to the health-care organizations’ leaders. The transition was announced in a message in July from Oaklawn President and... Read More: New collaboration guarantees highest-quality service at Oaklawn’s emergency department
Oaklawn marks milestone with Mako robotic-arm technology for joint surgeries
MARSHALL – Oaklawn’s Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery team recently completed 750 cases with its Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology. “Reaching this milestone signifies Oaklawn’s dedication and initiative to stay at the forefront in technology, continuing to progress in the latest... Read More: Oaklawn marks milestone with Mako robotic-arm technology for joint surgeries
A Parent's Guide to Safe Gun Storage
Children have easy access to firearms and this can lead to tragic consequences. Firearms recently became the number one cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Over 19,000 children and teens (0-19) are killed or injured... Read More: A Parent's Guide to Safe Gun Storage
As pandemic winds down, Oaklawn Auxiliary restoring volunteer opportunities
MARSHALL – After more than three years of restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Oaklawn Auxiliary are working to restore services to patients and visitors — and much remains to be done. As a result, auxiliary leaders... Read More: As pandemic winds down, Oaklawn Auxiliary restoring volunteer opportunities
Oaklawn expands express-care services at new Beckley Road location
BATTLE CREEK — Local residents can expect increased access to express care and other health services as the Oaklawn expands its presence in this community. On Thursday, June 1, Oaklawn Express Care – Beckley Road, opened its doors in Suite... Read More: Oaklawn expands express-care services at new Beckley Road location