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Media Contacts

How Can We Help You?

Our media relations staff is available to assist local, regional, and national news media in locating an expert spokesperson, obtaining information on a news item, or answering questions about a news release or event. Please note, in an effort to ensure the privacy and security of patients, Lakeland does not release information about patients’ conditions to the media

For information about Spectrum Health Lakeland, our staff, or our patients, please contact:

Jessica Springer
Public Relations Specialist
(269) 927-5271
jspringer1@lakelandhealth.org 

In the event of an emergency, a Spectrum Health Lakeland public emergency preparedness hotline is available by calling (844) 385-2191. This number will contain a scripted message with the latest situational updates as they become available. For example, during blizzard conditions, a list of facility closures may be recorded.

You can also find emergency information here on our emergency information webpage.

If you are not a member of the media and would like to speak with someone at Lakeland, please call our main phone line at (800) 968-0115.

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COVID-19 Press Conference (03-16-2020)

Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren B. Hamel, MD, discusses the health system's response to COVID-19 and steps being taken to ensure the safety of all staff, patients, and the community.

Mar 18
Lakeland has a Heart to Serve now with Spectrum Health

Improving health, inspiring hope, saving lives. Spectrum Health Lakeland is now part of Spectrum Health offering an expanded care team, additional specialties, and new technology for you and your family.

Jul 15
Spectrum Health Lakeland: Your 100 Top Hospital

IBM Watson Health™ published its 100 Top Hospitals® 2019 study naming Lakeland among the top 100 hospitals in the U.S. based on overall organizational performance.

Mar 04
We Are Lakeland

Video of our team members

Sep 19

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Lakeland Named 100 Top Hospital

IBM Watson Health™ today published its 100 Top Hospitals® annual study naming Lakeland among the top 100 hospitals in the U.S.

New Visitor Badges Going into Effect on December 2

Beginning December 2, all community members age 12 and older who are visiting a loved one in the inpatient units at Lakeland Medical Center.

Lakeland Receives Community Support for COVID-19 Response Efforts

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, community members, donors, and organizations throughout Southwest Michigan have come together in support of those serving on the front lines at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Lakeland Hospitals Achieve ‘A’s’ in Patient Safety

Lakeland Medical Center and Lakeland Hospital Niles recently achieved an ‘A’ in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Berrien County Announces Additional Cases of COVID-19

The Berrien County Health Department was notified of three additional positive cases of COVID-19 over the weekend.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Cancels, Postpones Appointments Through April 20

Spectrum Health Lakeland is postponing all non-urgent and routine outpatient appointments in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Cancels, Postpones or Goes Virtual With Public Events

Spectrum Health Lakeland is taking the following steps related to public events through May 31, 2020.

Drive-up COVID-19 Specimen Collection Site Opens in St. Joseph

A drive-up COVID-19 specimen collection site is open in St. Joseph at the Center for Outpatient Services for individuals who have a physician's order to be tested, Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spectrum Health Provides Community Resources on COVID-19

Spectrum Health Lakeland continues to closely monitor the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community.

Lakeland Encourages Community to Stay Home, Stay Safe

In an effort to promote continued social distancing, and provide encouragement to frontline healthcare workers, Spectrum Health Lakeland is launching a “We Stay Home For You” campaign.

Lakeland Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Interactions

Spectrum Health Lakeland was recognized as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s PATIENT FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS BEST PRACTICES®.

Lakeland Medical Practices Consolidate Locations, Go Virtual

In an effort to limit potential exposure of COVID-19, Lakeland Medical Practices have consolidated some locations and begun conducting appointments via video visit or phone call.

Lakeland Named One of the Nation's 15 Top Health Systems

Spectrum Health Lakeland was named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by IBM Watson Health™.

Lakeland Outpatient Imaging and Laboratory Testing Hours Change

Beginning Thursday, March 26 the hours of operation for Spectrum Health Lakeland outpatient imaging and laboratory testing services will change.

Flu Visitor Restrictions in Place at Lakeland Hospitals

To help protect the health of our patients, team members, and visitors, Spectrum Health Lakeland is instituting a revised visitation policy for its hospitals.

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