Oaklawn open house sees big turnout

Long time Marshall resident Dottie Brown called the additional third and fourth floors at Oaklawn Hospital, showcased in today's third floor open house "beautiful" and "beyond what anyone could ever dream for Marshall." The new, all private rooms now total 38. The fourth floor opened in May while the third floor opens tomorrow, followed by renovations now expected to get underway on the second floor. Hailing the switch to all private rooms at today's open house were Dr. Tom Neidlinger, Dr. George Seifert and CEO Rob Covert, whose sister, Margaret, traveled from Barcelona to be at the landmark event. His mother, Christine, also attended, traveling from her Pennsylvania home to support Covert during the milestone event. See this weekend's Chronicle for pictures and for other news announced by Covert today.