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Check-up: Understanding prediabetes (Amena Iqbal, MD)

Endocrinologist, Amena Iqbal, MD, discusses preventive measures you can take to lower your risks of developing prediabetes and diabetes.

Apr 1

COVID-19 Update 3.31.2021

Join president, Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Nicki Britten from the Berrien County Health Department for the latest COVID-19 news.

Mar 31

Tiny poke. Big impact.

Learn how to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

Mar 29

Hesitant to get your COVID-19 vaccine?

Spectrum Health surgeon Charles Gibson, MD, shares why you should get vaccinated.

Mar 29

Weight loss surgery: Tashawn Reese "A bright future ahead"

Tashawn Reese has lost 150 pounds and hopes to soon be off his high blood pressure medications and CPAP machine for sleep apnea, after having bariatric surgery with Seth Miller, MD.

Mar 22

COVID-19 Update 3.16.2021

Join president, Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Nicki Britten from the Berrien County Health Department for the latest COVID-19 news.

Mar 17

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Update with Darryl Elmouchi, MD

Learn more about the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Mar 16

Check-up: Is it time to consider hearing aids? (Cathleen Burns, MA, CCC-A)

Learn more about the benefits of hearing aids, and what it could mean for you if you delay treatment.

Mar 11

Check-Up: Diagnosing West Nile Virus

Family medicine doctor, Brandon Cole, DO, says West Nile virus is a tough one to diagnose because it can mimic so many things. Information about outdoor trips or activities can be important tidbits to share with your doctor.

Mar 9

Provider Video Profile: Emily Milliken, NP (Cardiology)

Emily Milliken, NP is the TAVR Coordinator at Spectrum Health Lakeland. She works with a variety of patients with complex heart conditions.

Mar 9

Pardon our dust: Phase II Pavilion project updates

Phase II of the Pavilion project at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center is now underway.

Mar 8

Check-Up: What causes thyroid disease?

Internal medicine doctor, John Gosling, MD, says he has hundreds of patients with thyroid disease and why it’s important to monitor the condition for good health.

Mar 5

Are there more side effects with the second dose than the first dose of the vaccine?

Learn about the immune response some people experience after receiving the vaccine.

Mar 2

What is mRNA?

Learn how mRNA vaccines work and what makes them effective.

Mar 2

How effective are the vaccines?

Learn about the effectiveness of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.

Mar 2

What is herd immunity, and how do we achieve it?

Learn about herd immunity and how it's calculated.

Mar 2

What is the difference with masking and double masking?

Learn about when and if it's appropriate to double mask.

Mar 2

Check-up: Losing weight the healthy way (Halley Harmon, RD)

Registered dietitian, Halley Harmon, RD, shares tips to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

Mar 2

Why I vaccinated: Community member, Deborah Haynes

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and stay protected, community members are getting a tiny poke with a big impact.

Mar 2

COVID-19 Update 2.25.21

Kendall Troyer, vice president of quality, safety and physician practices at Spectrum Health Lakeland and Nicki Britten, health officer at the Berrien County Health Department share the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County.

Feb 25

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Finding a balance

Trust me, it’s worth it!

Coming full circle

I trusted Dr. Postma’s opinion.

A brand-new man

I feel like a brand-new man.

Time for a new normal

I encourage others to get vaccinated.

Steps towards hope

At 96, I got my COVID-19 vaccine.

A life touched by TAVR

I couldn't ask for any better.

Birth in the midst of COVID-19

My nurse's comforting words got me through labor.

Putting her best foot forward

I’m so thankful for my doctors.

Learning to live with cancer

We have to keep living with openness and positivity.

It takes time and a team approach

It was exciting to see progress as my injury healed.

A blessing in disguise

The staff worked so well together.

Hospice is not giving up

Making the jump to live pain free

I liked Dr. Postma right off the bat.

A first time for everything

Everyone quickly put my worries at ease.

Living life in the fast lane

Dr. Postma met all my expectations.

Walking with her head held high

I felt very supported by my care team.

Support Through it All

My baby and I were always a priority.

We Were In Great Hands

The BirthPlace team was so supportive.

Bouncing Back After an Injury

I was teaching three days later.

A Bright Future Ahead

I have a second chance at life.

April

Hidden History: Understanding the Origins of Racial Inequity - Slavery to the Civil War, 1600s to 1860s

Through a collaboration with Spectrum Health Lakeland, Lake Michigan College and the city of St. Joseph, Mich., there will be three free, online panel discussions on the impact of slavery, the Civil War and the failure of Reconstruction, and the Post-Reconstruction era on modern times.

April

Blood Drive, Watervliet

Patients at all hospitals of Lakeland Health benefit from community blood drives.

April

Blood Drive, Benton Harbor

Patients at all hospitals of Spectrum Health Lakeland benefit from community blood drives.

April

Veggie Van Drive-Through

The Veggie Van is coming to Southwest Michigan! Thank you to Spectrum Health and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids for supporting the partnership between Spectrum Health Lakeland the YMCA of Southwest Michigan.