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
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