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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.


Trust Your Gut – Treatment Options for Diverticulitis

Jun 13, 2019
When there is a weak area of the colon wall, parts of the colon muscle can bulge out. This is known as a diverticulosis.

Get the Restful Night's Sleep You are Missing

May 03, 2019
Learn how to get the restful night’s sleep you’ve been missing. Sleep specialist, Dennis Thompson, MD, discusses the latest techniques for treating obstructive sleep apnea.

Worry Less About Incontinence

Mar 29, 2019
There are two types of urinary incontinence – urge and stress. Do you know the difference?

Language and Learning Begins at Birth

Mar 28, 2019
Curious what your newborn to three month old baby should be doing? Learn milestone markers for speech and language development.

Managing Pain without Medication: Brain vs. Body

Mar 27, 2019
Learn how to manage chronic pain without medication.

Check-Up: A Pain in the Back

Mar 08, 2019
Is your back pain serious enough to seek medical help? Physical therapist, Michael O'Hearn shares what signs to look for.

Check-Up: LDL vs. HDL

Feb 11, 2019
Family medicine provider, Roxanne Wolfram, DNP, explains the difference between HDL and LDL and why just looking at your total cholesterol number isn't the most accurate way to judge whether you should make changes to your diet.

Check- Up: New Diabetes Technology

Jan 30, 2019
The advancements in diabetes technology could be life changing for you.

Check-Up: Kick the Smoking Habit

Jan 28, 2019
Family medicine provider, and former smoker, Donald Wolfram, MD, explains why it's never too late to quit smoking and how quickly quitting it can benefit your health.

Check-Up: Understanding Diabetes Complications

Jan 21, 2019
Diabetes can impact the body's major organs if not properly controlled.

Check-Up: Gluten Could be Making You Sick

Jan 21, 2019
There are a number of steps you can take to determine if you have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.

6 Causes of Obesity and What You Can Do About It

Nov 26, 2018
Excessive weight gain can have larger impacts on health than one might expect. There are 6 causes of obesity, some of which might surprise you. Options for weight loss and obtaining a healthy weight are available and help is available.

Check-Up: Treating Bursitis

Nov 21, 2018
Bursae sacks throughout your body are meant to help you by cushioning the bones, tendons, and muscles near your joints.

Preventing Long-Term Complications from Diabetes

Nov 16, 2018
If left uncontrolled, diabetes can cause health complications over time.

Early Detection is Your Best Protection

Nov 07, 2018
Recognize the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and utilize advanced screenings to help catch cancer early.

Check-Up: How to Handle Time Change

Oct 29, 2018
Learn some ways to help you better adjust to time change to avoid losing sleep.

Check-Up: Prostate Health

Oct 15, 2018
Middle aged men and those with a family history of prostate cancer should consider screenings.

Check-Up: Treating Anxiety Without Medication

Sep 25, 2018
Southwestern Medical Clinic counselor, Meredith Sheldon, MA, LLPC shares some important ways to combat the effects of anxiety without the use of medication.

Check-Up: Is Hip Surgery For You?

Sep 24, 2018
Are you a candidate for hip replacement surgery? You may be surprised to learn that it's more than just joint pain that may qualify you for surgery.

Check-Up: Preventing Bone Loss

Sep 19, 2018
Lakeland Primary Care, St. Joseph family medicine provider, Deanna rucano, FNP, has some advice for keeping your bones healthy.

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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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