Marshall praise and patient care contrasted with Trillium hospital closure
A reader in Albion laments hospital financial fragility after Trillium’s shutdown while praising Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall for ongoing remodeling. The letter notes Medicare and Medicaid payment delays, 200 lost jobs, and defends Marshall’s value, cost, and services as superior to distant cheap alternatives.
New Chamber Chair Outlines Goals for 2002
John Byrd sets the direction for the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce for 2002, outlining goals across five main areas. Community and Economic Development focuses on facilitation and outreach, while Downtown and Small Business Development aims to expand programs, recruitment, advertising, and cooperative opportunities. Diversity, Education, Membership Services, and Tourism goals emphasize inclusive work, school partnerships, member value, and Marshall as a regional destination.
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Oaklawn Hospital
Trillium Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
John Byrd
Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber At Schuler
Marshall Area
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Fountain
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Chicago
Detroit
Marshall Board to Act on Redskins Nickname Issue
Monday night the Marshall Board of Education votes on the nickname controversy that has divided the town. A party-store shopper remarked the board members had already made up their minds, and warned audiences may trigger recall or court action if the decision sparks further protests.
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Marshall School Board
Marshall Board of Education
Oaklawn Responds to Trillium Closing in Marshall
Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall plans to absorb Trillium patients with 100 affected Dr Smiley patients to move weekly chemo and follow ups as Trillium closes. Oaklawn funds expansion to handle displaced patients while some workers face job loss. neighbors worry about rumors of a take over.
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Oaklawn
Trillium
Stephen Smiley
Albion
Oaklawn Hospital
Marshall
Trillium Hospital
Albion Community Hospital
Smiley
Oakwhile
Foote Hospital
Jackson
Trilium
Harley Up for Bids at Oaklawn Hospital Benefit Auction
A 2002 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy R motorcycle, number 98 of 150, donated by Mahrie's Harley-Davidson, will headline Oaklawn Hospital Benefit Auction in Marshall on February 23 to raise funds for a digital mammography machine and a multi-slice CT scanner. The bike, on display at Mehrie's Beckley Road location through February 22, starts at an opening bid of 18500.
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Mahrie
Beckley Road
Battle Creek
Christa Dickerson
Matt Davis
Kent Maurer
Oaklawn Acution Committee
Ed Kutch
Mike Caron
Oaklawn Auction Acquisitions Committee
Harley
Susan Townsend
Mike Mankenan
Oaklawn Auction Committee
Oaklawn Hospital
Marshall
Harley-Davidson, Inc
Oaklawn
Terry Mehrie
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