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We post regular content that focuses on important health topics and issues that affect you and your family with tips and advice from health experts right here at Lakeland.


Being Overweight May Be Causing Your Joint Pain

May 18, 2017
Being overweight naturally causes deterioration of cartilage to accelerate and worsen.

Protecting Your Skin While Enjoying Summer Rays

May 09, 2017
Warmer weather is upon us and sunnier days are in sight. But before you get too excited about starting on your golden tan, make sure to slather up with sunscreen to reduce the chances of developing long-term skin damage.

Standing vs. Sitting in the Workplace

May 03, 2017
Studies show that sitting disease may be deadlier than smoking. However, you can reverse this.

Smile More. Laugh Often.

Apr 11, 2017
You may have heard the old adage “Laughter is the best medicine.” Is it really true—can laughter really help you feel better?

Understanding Advance Care Planning

Apr 07, 2017
An advance care plan (ACP) is similar to the idea of a birth plan that so many couples put together.

Watch Your Back

Mar 20, 2017
Don't let back pain slow you down. Learn five tips on how to keep your back pain free.

Sensory Summer Camp

Mar 15, 2017
For most of us, attending a summer camp holds an important place in our childhood memories. Becky Rommel, OTR, Lakeland Rehabilitation Services, said this “rite of passage” is what sparked the idea for Lakeland Kids’ Sensory Camp.

How to Prevent Sports Injuries and What to Expect if You Get Hurt Anyway

Mar 13, 2017
Sports injuries are a risk for people of all ages and all activity levels.

The Mind, Memory, and Getting Older

Feb 27, 2017
Everybody forgets things – nobody’s memory is perfect.

4 Tips for a Healthier Ear, Nose and Throat in Children

Feb 20, 2017
February is Kids Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) month. Pediatric ENT issues can worsen in the cold winter months. Learn 4 quick tips to help keep your children's ear, nose, and throat health at its best.

Is Obesity a Disease? It Is – And We’re Treating It

Feb 09, 2017
Obesity is recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association, but many still resist that classification.

Is Your Heart at Higher Risk in the Winter?

Feb 02, 2017
Cold weather has been shown to boost heart risk.

Give Blood, Save a Life

Jan 23, 2017
January has been named “Blood Donor Month” in an effort to bring awareness to the cause and to increase blood donations.

What is Gastric Sleeve surgery?

Jan 16, 2017
A sleeve gastrectomy is a procedure to make your stomach smaller, so that you feel full a lot quicker.

Signs of a silent heart attack

Dec 30, 2016
Would you know if you were having a heart attack?

You Should be Eating these Foods to Keep Your Joints Healthy

Dec 14, 2016
Certain foods we eat can help decrease joint pain and improve overall health.

Winter Safety for Older Adults

Dec 12, 2016
The following are the most common health issues seen during the winter season

Practicing Portion Control During the Holidays

Dec 02, 2016
Here are seven tips for keeping your portions under control this holiday season.

4 signs you might need a knee replacement

Nov 30, 2016
If other options haven’t helped your joint pain, here are some of the signs you might benefit from a knee replacement.

Stay Healthy This Holiday

Nov 17, 2016
Staying healthy during the holidays is hard, but not impossible!

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Check-Up: The Serious Side of Acid Reflux (John Gosling, MD)

Spectrum Health Lakeland internist, John Gosling, MD, talks about the warning signs and symptoms of severe acid reflux and consequences if untreated.

Cooking for Your Heart (David Chalupa, PA and Courtney Dixon, RD)

Spectrum Health Lakeland clinicians David Chalupa, PA, and registered dietitian, Courtney Dixon, cook up a heart-healthy meal while talking about risk factors for heart disease.

Check-Up: Common Heart Valve Problems (Dave Chalupa, PA)

Spectrum Health Lakeland physician assistant, David Chalupa describes different heart valve conditions and what it means to have a leaky valve.

Check-Up: What Does Cardiac Rehab Involve? (Brett Hoseth, PA)

Spectrum Health Lakeland physician assistant, Brett Hoseth, provides a quick explanation about who may need cardiac rehabilitation and how long it lasts.

Check-Up: What is an Angiogram? (Jerome Kuhnlein, MD)

Spectrum Health Lakeland cardiologist, Jerome Kuhnlein, MD, explains how an angiogram can help determine if an angioplasty is needed to improve blood flow through the heart.

Check-Up: Powered by a Pacemaker (Jerome Kuhnlein, MD)

Spectrum Health Lakeland cardiologist, Jerome Kuhnlein, MD, describes how a pacemaker gets implanted under the collarbone to help regulate heart rhythm issues.

Check-Up: Blood Thinners (Christopher Chiu, MD)

Spectrum Health Lakeland cardiologist, Christopher Chiu, MD, explains why a person would need to be prescribed a blood thinner and the importance of measuring the blood’s thickness to prevent clots.

Check-Up: What is a Widow Maker? (Christopher Chiu, MD)

Spectrum Health Lakeland cardiologist, Christopher Chiu, MD, explains what a widow maker heart attack is and why it’s serious.

Check-Up: Why Salt is Bad for Heart Failure (Christopher Chiu, MD)

Spectrum Health Lakeland cardiologist, Christopher Chiu, explains why too much salt can have bad side-effects for patients with congestive heart failure.

Check-Up: Postpartum Depression is Not Your Fault (Meredith Sheldon, MA, LLPC)

Southwestern Medical Clinic counselor, Meredith Sheldon, talks about why women may experience postpartum depression and how treatment can help people cope.

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