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In This Issue:
Patient Stories
Eating Healthy
HealthCurrents Weight Loss Issue 2022
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Breathe Easier (Abigail Greaves, Respiratory Therapist)
Structural Racism, meaning biases that have been built into the institution's people rely on, is a pervasive issue in the US.
After assistance from a Lakeland nurse, Nancey received intervention for a life-threatening condition in the nick of time.
Dr. Geronimus discussed weathering and the ways that structurally rooted biological and psychosocial processes shape health inequities in our society.
Dr. Choucair shares how his organization is working to improve conditions for health and equity
Dr. David Williams discusses institutional discrimination, individual discrimination, and structural competency.
Dr. David Williams discusses his research on ways to recognize and prevent implicit bias.
Dr. David Williams discusses his research on health inequities caused by racial discrimination.
Dr. David Williams discusses his research on the distinctive social exposures linked to racial status.
Dr. Patricia Rush discusses the impact of psychological trauma on the brain and on chronic disease and health inequities.
Spectrum Health Lakeland, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, is hosting a series of community blood drives in October.
Lory's Place celebrates the new expansion of services, adult peer support programs, and a new faciality, which are all available for community members to use free of charge.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome Manthan Kimmane, NP, to the medical staff at Spectrum Health Lakeland Heart and Vascular.
The Veggie Van will offer free healthy foods and nutrition information from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 at University Medical Specialties in Berrien Springs.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome urologist, Suresh Potluri, MD, to the medical staff.
Community members are invited to attend the At the Heart of Healing Gala on Saturday, November 12.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is helping community members lower their risks by providing education about healthy lifestyle changes through a free diabetes prevention program.
Lakeland Care will offer drive-through community flu shots through October.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome Lindsey Kinney, DO, to the medical staff.
The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) has recognized Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph and Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital Niles as recipients of the Hospital Maternity Care Excellence Award.
Priority Health, Oronoko Township and the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) are pleased to announce the opening of an outdoor Priority Health Fitness Court® in Berrien Springs.
Older adults and individuals caring for a loved one 65 years or older are encouraged to attend a free community event, Seniors in the know: Life planning made easy.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome cardiologist John-Phillip Markovic, MD to the medical staff.
The Veggie Van will offer free healthy foods and nutrition information from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 15 at Southwestern Medical Clinic in Niles.
Spectrum Health Lakeland has revised its visitor guidelines effective Wednesday, August 31.