Anterior hip replacement surgery at Oaklawn helps patients heal faster
In the past year, Oaklawn Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Paul Aschmetat has been performing anterior hip replacement surgeries which allows the patient to experience less postoperative pain and less healing time. This surgery accesses the hip joint from the front of... Read More: Anterior hip replacement surgery at Oaklawn helps patients heal faster
Oaklawn Health Matters Episode 8 - Understanding Vision Rehabiliation
In this Oaklawn Health Matters episode, Occupational Therapist Rene Pere shares insights about occupational therapy and how that differs from physical therapy. Rene also shares information about the advancing area of vision rehabilitation which offers folks practical ways to compensate... Read More: Oaklawn Health Matters Episode 8 - Understanding Vision Rehabiliation
Oaklawn’s Dr. Michael Sterrett to retire after 31 years
After 31 years with Oaklawn, Dr. Michael Sterrett will officially retire effective March 31, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishment and hundreds, if not thousands, of satisfied patients. In fact, Dr. Sterrett says that the last few months have been... Read More: Oaklawn’s Dr. Michael Sterrett to retire after 31 years
Angela Fleet, FNP-C, joins Oaklawn Express Care
Angela Fleet, MSN, RN, FNP-C, has joined Oaklawn Express Care and will work out of the Marshall location but will also see patients in Albion and Battle Creek. Fleet was born in Marshall and most of her family is from... Read More: Angela Fleet, FNP-C, joins Oaklawn Express Care
Heart Disease and Wound Healing: At the Heart of the Matter
Heart disease can impact wound healing by reducing blood flow and oxygen to the wound site. This can delay wound healing and increase the risk for infection. How does heart disease affect wound healing? Reduced blood flow: heart disease can... Read More: Heart Disease and Wound Healing: At the Heart of the Matter
Oaklawn acquires the da Vinci 5 surgical robot
The newly-released da Vinci 5 surgical robot is the latest addition of the surgical devices utilized at Oaklawn. Oaklawn acquired the device in early February, and Dr. Catherine Burtrum was the first to use it. “Oaklawn getting the new da Vinci... Read More: Oaklawn acquires the da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Oaklawn Annual Hospice Memorial Planned for March 8 at Maple Grove Bible Church
MARSHALL – Recognizing the importance of physically bringing people together to honor their loved ones, this year’s event will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 8, at Maple Grove Bible Church, 18511 L Drive South, in Marshall. “I’m happy... Read More: Oaklawn Annual Hospice Memorial Planned for March 8 at Maple Grove Bible Church
Flu levels now highest since 2009 swine flu pandemic
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amid this winter’s second wave of the virus. Close to... Read More: Flu levels now highest since 2009 swine flu pandemic
Oaklawn Health Matters Episode 7 - Top 3 Ways to be Healthier in 2025
Resolutions to be healthier tend to come about as we cross the threshold of a new year. But, they can be undertaken anytime. However, they can be overwhelming, giving folks a sense they are not making progress. That is demotivating.... Read More: Oaklawn Health Matters Episode 7 - Top 3 Ways to be Healthier in 2025
Oaklawn celebrates a century of care
Independent community hospital in Marshall commemorates 100th birthday MARSHALL – Like so many others, Theresa Dawson’s story begins at Oaklawn Hospital. The chief nursing officer for Oaklawn was born at the independent community hospital in Marshall. As was her mother,... Read More: Oaklawn celebrates a century of care