Oaklawn Beckley Road Express Care - Coming in 2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Oaklawn Specialty Care - Beckley Road open house and ribbon-cutting last night! We are thrilled to have shared this special moment with our community, partners, and staff as we opened the doors to our new facility. Your support means so much to us, and we look forward to providing exceptional care in this wonderful new space. Here's to many more milestones together!

👩‍⚕️ Help Us Serve You Better! 👨‍⚕️

Your experience matters to us at Oaklawn! By filling out our Patient Satisfaction Survey, you help us improve and enhance the care we provide. 🏥

Take a moment to share your feedback, and check out our Q&A blog to learn more about how your voice makes a difference. 💬

🔗 Read the full blog here: oaklawnhospital.org/blog/q-a-patient-surveys/

Q & A: Patient Surveys - Oaklawn Hospital Oaklawn partners with Press Ganey, a health care company that develops patient satisfaction surveys, to gather patient feedback and improve patient experience, safety, and quality. More than 41,000 healthcare facilities... Read more »

👻 Happy Halloween from Oaklawn! 🎃 Our team is bringing some extra spirit to the hospital and offices today. From Princesses to Pac-Man, and everything in between, we’re ready to treat our patients with smiles and a dash of fun. See some of the amazing costumes our staff put together! 🧙🧛‍♀️🦸‍♂️

🌟 Your Feedback Matters! 🌟

At Oaklawn, we’re committed to providing the best care possible, and YOU play a key role in that. By completing our Patient Satisfaction Survey, you help us improve your experience and ensure we meet your healthcare needs.

Got questions about the surveys? Check out our blog for a full Q&A to learn how your feedback shapes our care! 🏥💬

👉 Read more here: oaklawnhospital.org/blog/q-a-patient-surveys/

Q & A: Patient Surveys - Oaklawn Hospital Oaklawn partners with Press Ganey, a health care company that develops patient satisfaction surveys, to gather patient feedback and improve patient experience, safety, and quality. More than 41,000 healthcare facilities... Read more »

Happy Medical Assistants Appreciation Week! We want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all of our medical assistants, CNAs, and LPNs for the incredible work you do every day. From welcoming patients with a smile to handling clinical tasks with skill and precision, you’re essential to everything we do. Your hard work, care, and dedication make a real difference for our patients and the entire Oaklawn team.

The current radiologist shortage is impacting healthcare across many areas, but Oaklawn is still providing timely care. While some hospitals are experiencing significant delays, Oaklawn's radiology department has wait times of a week or less, ensuring our patients receive the critical diagnostic services they need without long delays.

Learn more about Oaklawn's Radiology department at oaklawnhospital.org/services/radiology/

Learn more about the radiologist shortage and its effects in this investigative piece from wwmt.com/news/i-team/radiologist-shortage-investigative-journalism-health-issues-community-kalamazoo-county-west-michigan

At Oaklawn, we're committed to offering accessible, high-quality care for our community. 💙

Radiologist shortage forces Michigan patients to wait months for medical test results There's a shortage of radiologists and radiology technicians across the country and it's impacting many people in West Michigan

To our Audiologists, thank you for your tireless efforts in improving the lives of individuals with hearing and balance disorders. Your dedication to ensuring better communication and connection for your patients is truly inspiring, and we appreciate the expertise you bring to our community.

As we celebrate Physical Therapy Month, we want to take a moment to honor the incredible work of our Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Every day, you empower individuals to regain mobility, recover from injuries, and achieve their personal health goals. Your dedication to improving the quality of life for your patients is truly commendable.

To our Mental Health Providers, your work is crucial in fostering emotional well-being and resilience. You offer support, understanding, and hope to those navigating life's challenges. Your compassion and commitment to mental health awareness make a profound difference in many lives.

Oaklawn has partnered with AccuReg to allow for automated appointment reminders for many radiological services such as a CT, MRI and ultrasound.

Once launched, patients will receive text messages reminding them of their appointment along with any pertinent information to prepare for their procedure. Patients can pre-register, cancel or reschedule their appointments using this system as well.

Learn more at oaklawnhospital.org/news/oaklawn-to-offer-automated-appointment-reminders-for-certain-radiological-services/

To our Physician Assistants, your expertise and compassion bridge the gap between patients and comprehensive care. Your commitment to teamwork and patient advocacy is invaluable, and we are grateful for the essential role you play in enhancing health outcomes.

Did you know this week is Emergency Nurses Week? Join us in thanking, and celebrating, Oaklawn emergency nurses along with all of those around the world. Thank an Emergency Nurse that you know by tagging them in the comments below!

The Tekonsha Senior Health & Safety Fair will take place at the Tekonsha Fire Station on October 10th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

For more information on the Health & Safety Fair, please see the flyer below.

VA Stand Down & Calhoun County Homeless Coalition present the 2024 Calhoun County Connect.

Veterans Services, Community Services all provided on October 18th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

For more details, please see below.

Oaklawn Family, CareWell Services Southwest - Your Barry/Calhoun area agency on aging is holding a Dementia Caregiving Workshop on Monday, November 4th.

Please see the details below, if this is something you are interested in.

Today, we honor the courage and resilience of ostomy patients around the world. At Oaklawn Wound Care Center, we are proud to support and care for those living with an ostomy, helping them regain confidence and live life to the fullest.

Meet our dedicated team, who are here to provide expert care, education, and support every step of the way! 💙

Learn more about ostomies at oaklawnhospital.org/blog/world-ostomy-day-october-2-2024/

Attention Olivet patients! On Monday, September 30th, construction will be begin on East Street, where the Olivet Physical Therapy entrance is located. There will be no parking where current physical therapy patients park. Please see the city lot across the street for parking.