May 23, 2022 | All, Member Projects, OCC News
On August 3rd, 2007, Marie went upstairs to take some medicine for a migraine she had been having. Unfortunately, the medication had no effect on alleviating the pain, and the next thing Marie knew, she was waking up in the hospital. Marie had found herself lying in a...
May 13, 2022 | All, OCC News, OCCNews
Have you ever heard the theory of left versus right-sided brain dominance? As we know, the brain is divided between two symmetrical hemispheres, and this theory suggests that you can determine which side of the brain is more dominant depending on a person’s...
May 6, 2022 | All, Learn, OCC News
The month of May is incredibly busy when it comes to national holidays! Of course, our calendars have all been marked for Mother’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day – but what about National Mobility Awareness Month? This entire month is dedicated to bringing forth...
Apr 7, 2022 | All, Learn, OCC News, OCCNews
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month – an opportunity to shed some light on the disease, its symptoms, and why it is so gravely important to uplift those who battle with this illness every day. There is currently no known cure for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), but...
Apr 4, 2022 | All, OCC News, OCCNews
Oakwood’s most notorious nonprofit mobsters have finally been set free! Thanks to our community’s generous support during this year’s Jail N’ Bail event, our jailbirds were able to make bail and fundraise a grand total of over $60,000! Now, our Board of Directors and...
Mar 31, 2022 | All, Meet our team, OCC News
Meet Carol, A TBI Survivor & One of Oakwood’s Leaders! If you’ve been to Oakwood Creative Care, then you might have seen Carol Lawless working her magic! As the Director of Community Engagement and Events, Carol is best known for lighting up any room...
