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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.


Check-up: Reading food labels

Feb 23, 2021
Follow these simple tips for reading food labels shared by registered dietitian, Selena Diaz, RD.

Mindfulness exercises for tough times

Feb 18, 2021
Try these mindfulness exercises to help you find moments of calm among the chaos.

Could you have an alcohol problem?

Feb 18, 2021
Admitting you have a problem marks the first step toward improving your health and your life.

How to talk with your doctor about mental health

Feb 18, 2021
When your body isn’t well, you head to the doctor. But what if your mind isn’t feeling quite right?

Identifying and coping with your coronavirus anxiety

Feb 17, 2021
COVID-19 isn’t just a dangerous disease. It can also be a source of significant stress and anxiety.

Check-up: What are the warning signs of an appendicitis?

Jan 28, 2021
General surgeon, Seth Miller, MD, discusses the warning signs to look for and how appendicitis is treated.

My family tree has a history of breast cancer. Am I at high risk?

Jan 04, 2021
Learn more about the factors that contribute to an individual’s risk for breast cancer including genetics, family history, lifestyle, and personal medical history.

Community Seminar: Living Better with a Serious Illness

Dec 17, 2020
Caring Circle medical director, Jason Beckrow, DO, discusses the advantages of quality of life services and the value they bring people with serious or advancing illness as well as their caregivers.

Check-up: Is it more than shortness of breath?

Dec 07, 2020
COPD symptoms can be managed with specialized care at Lakeland Pulmonology. Hear more from pulmonologist, Albert Naveed, MD.

Check-Up: What is breast reconstruction?

Oct 28, 2020
Plastic surgeon, Nicole Phillips, MD, discusses how breast reconstruction can dramatically improve a woman’s appearance, self-confidence, and overall quality of life.

Check-up: Why do I get frequent nosebleeds?

Oct 22, 2020
Aaron Lanning, NP, with Lakeland Ear, Nose and Throat shares how allergies, dryer air, and close-quarter colds can affect inflammation in the nose, and cause blood vessels to rupture easier.

What is best for my ears? Hearing loss, amplification devices, and more

Oct 15, 2020
There are many common signs that can alert you of a hearing concern. If left untreated, it can have significant impact on your physical and mental health

Check-up: understanding hearing loss

Sep 29, 2020
Lakeland Ear, Nose & Throat otolaryngologist, Paul Judge, MD, explains steps you can take to persevere your hearing, common signs and ways to achieve to better hearing at any age.

Check-Up: Understanding Cochlear Implants

Sep 14, 2020
Lakeland Ear, Nose & Throat audiologist, Heidi Schmeltzer, AuD, CCC-A, discusses cochlear implants, a solution when hearing aids are no longer an option.

Is a mommy makeover right for me?

Sep 09, 2020
The mommy makeover procedure aims to restore the areas of the body most commonly affected by childbearing.

Coping with COVID: Stay Connected

Sep 08, 2020
Keeping in touch with family and friends is more important than ever during this time of social distancing.

Coping with COVID: Ease Anxiety with Outdoor Activity

Sep 08, 2020
If you’re experiencing anxiety about the pandemic, you’re not alone. Hear from Niles community leader Jami Foster as she shares tips for improving your physical and mental health.

No gym? No problem: Implement a complete at-home workout

May 21, 2020
You can get an effective, safe, and fun strengthening workout using your own body weight.

Get GERD Relief and Get Back to You

May 05, 2020
The Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF®) procedure which is performed without incisions and now available at Lakeland General Surgery, Niles.

Taking Control of Your Diabetes with Medications

May 05, 2020
For many people with diabetes, taking medications, following the day-to-day treatment at the right time, dose, and frequency that a doctor has prescribed is key to managing daily blood sugar levels.

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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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