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About Lakeland

Welcome to Spectrum Health Lakeland!

Spectrum Health Lakeland Group ShotWith a rich history that dates back to the 1800s, Spectrum Health Lakeland is a not-for-profit, community-owned health system serving Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana with a full continuum of care and wellness services including three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a cancer center, and 48 physician practices. 

Lakeland is a division of Spectrum Health with 31,000 compassionate professionals, 4,200 medical staff experts, 3,200 committed volunteers and a health plan serving 1 million members. For the second time in 2019, Spectrum Health Lakeland was recognized as a 15 Top Health System by IBM Watson Health™. Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph and Lakeland Hospital Niles were also named to the 100 Top Hospitals list in 2014 and 2019.

The hospitals of Lakeland have always offered essential healthcare services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Lakeland continually works to create an integrated system of care that is accessible, affordable, compassionate, and responsible. Lakeland is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has received national recognition for our safe, high-quality care. Click here to learn how we compare with other health systems, and why you can be confident choosing Lakeland. 

We are committed to act against structural racism and have pledged to take on the challenge to eliminate racism and its impact on health, hope and lives. Learn more here. 

Our Mission 
Improve health, inspire hope and save lives.

Our Vision 
Personalized health made simple, affordable and exceptional.

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Community Food Network: A Leg Up on Life

After assistance from a Lakeland nurse, Nancey received intervention for a life-threatening condition in the nick of time.

Apr 08
Weathering and Health Inequity: Letting the Epigenome Out of the Bottle Without Losing Sight of the Structural Origins of Population Health

Dr. Geronimus discussed weathering and the ways that structurally rooted biological and psychosocial processes shape health inequities in our society.

Oct 25
Interview with Bechara Choucair, MD: Advancing Health? It's About the Mind, Body, and Community

Dr. Choucair shares how his organization is working to improve conditions for health and equity

Sep 12
Interview with David Williams, MPH, PhD: Structural Competency and Institutional Discrimination

Dr. David Williams discusses institutional discrimination, individual discrimination, and structural competency.

Jul 31
Interview with David Williams, MPH, PhD: Recognizing and Preventing Implicit Bias

Dr. David Williams discusses his research on ways to recognize and prevent implicit bias.

Jul 31
Interview with David Williams, MPH, PhD: Discrimination and Health Disparities

Dr. David Williams discusses his research on health inequities caused by racial discrimination.

Jul 31
Interview with David Williams, MPH, PhD: Social Influences on Health

Dr. David Williams discusses his research on the distinctive social exposures linked to racial status.

Jul 31
Interview with Patricia Rush, MD, MBA

Dr. Patricia Rush discusses the impact of psychological trauma on the brain and on chronic disease and health inequities.

May 21
Project SEARCH

To learn more about Project SEARCH, please contact Erin Wright, Manager Recruitment, Human Resources at (269) 927-5192

Jul 12
Lakeland News in Review: September 2016

Sep 06

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Lakeland, Health Department Seeking COVID-19 Vaccination Volunteers

The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are seeking volunteers to assist at upcoming community COVID-19 vaccination clinics and/or support vaccine distribution efforts.

Berrien County COVID-19 Vaccination Update

The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland continue to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to those who are eligible and interested as quickly as possible.

Phase II of Pavilion Project Underway

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

Berrien County Moving Forward with Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccination Effort

The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are working collaboratively to provide COVID-19 vaccines as quickly as possible to all those who are eligible and interested throughout the community.

Center for Better Health Services Remain Available in 2021

The Center for Better Health will continue to provide services in the Benton Harbor community in 2021.

South Bend International Airport Delivers Teddy Bears to Lakeland

As part of the ninth annual Bears in the Air program, South Bend International Airport (SBN) delivered nearly 300 teddy bears for patients at Spectrum Health Lakeland hospitals.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Administers First COVID-19 Vaccine

Spectrum Health Lakeland received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine and began administering it on Wednesday, December 16.

An open letter to our community

Area business leaders have joined together to share an ask of our friends and neighbors.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Changes COVID-19 Testing Criteria

Due to increasing demand for COVID-19 testing and a nationwide shortage of supplies, Spectrum Health Lakeland has revised eligibility changes for those seeking a test at a Lakeland facility.

Lakeland, Whirlpool Celebrate Longstanding Commitment to Care

Over the last several decades, and most recently during the COVID-19 pandemic, Spectrum Health Lakeland and Whirlpool Cooperation have come together in support of community members.

Lakeland Receives $1.2 Million Grant to Establish Center for Better Health

The Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities has awarded Spectrum Health Lakeland a $1.2 million grant to support a rapid response to COVID-19 disparities experienced by residents of Benton Harbor.

Spectrum Health Reinforces Commitment to Equity

Today, Spectrum Health issued an anti-racism pledge, committing to act against structural racism and pledging to take on the challenge to eliminate racism and its impact on health, hope and lives.

Patient, Visitor Guidelines Remain in Place at Spectrum Health Lakeland

With public health and safety as its top concern, Spectrum Health Lakeland is reminding patients and visitors that guidelines to control COVID-19 remain in effect at its facilities.

Lakeland Named Among the Nation’s Most Wired Health Organizations

Spectrum Health Lakeland has earned level eight certifications in acute and ambulatory care in the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition.

1st Source Bank Donates $30,000 in Support of Frontline Workers

In honor of frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, 1st Source Bank has donated $30,000 to the Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation.

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