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Your friends and neighbors from throughout southwest Michigan and beyond share their experiences at Spectrum Health Lakeland. Do you have a story to share? Click on the "What's Your Story" button and complete the form. 

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Three Years Later and a Clean Bill of Health

Jeff Hannan

Physicians:

Michael Eggebrecht, DODennis Rasbach, MD
Oct, 2019
I knew I was in good hands.

The Beauty of Collaboration

Dave Clayton

Physicians:

Edmund Paloyan, MD 
Apr, 2019
I seek out medical staff that allow me to run. Dr. Paloyan understands my desire to keep going.

A Dream Come True

Linda Dolezan

Physicians:

Sapna Patel, MDKatie Trumbley, PARafeek Woods, MD
Aug, 2018
There’s been a lot of tears but everyone at Lakeland has been so compassionate and caring.

A No Brainer

Pat Howland

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MDDennis Rasbach, MD
Jun, 2018
As far as I was concerned [IORT] was a no brainer for me.

Didn’t Miss a Beat

Judi Greene

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MDDennis Rasbach, MD
May, 2018
If it’s possible for cancer to be a positive experience, this was it.

Catching Cancer Early

Kellie Tyler

Physicians:

Elizabeth Jeffers, MDBenjamin Gielda, MDSapna Patel, MD
Sep, 2017
I trusted my care team and knew that Dr. Patel had my best interests in mind.

Under a Watchful Eye

Larry Easton

Physicians:

Stanley Pletcher, MDEdmund Paloyan, MDBenjamin Gielda, MD
May, 2017
They didn’t waste any time beginning treatment which I was thankful for.

The Dream Team

Jackie Johnson

Physicians:

Jonathan Osburn, MDSapna Patel, MDRoy Winslow, MD
Apr, 2017
I really am convinced I had the dream team.

Likely Symptoms Lead to an Unlikely Diagnosis for Young Realtor

Josh Frazee

Physicians:

Sapna Patel, MD; Dennis Rasbach, MD
Apr, 2017
Instead of just having one doctor working on my case, I had multiple brilliant minds working together.

When in Doubt, Get it Checked Out

Luka Dziubyna

Physicians:

 
Apr, 2017
I encourage everyone to seek out a trusted medical care team like the one I had at Stonegate Plastic Surgery.
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Jeff Hannan "Three Years Later and a Clean Bill of Health"

Jeff Hannan's primary care provider discovered a strange lump on his neck which he later learned was thyroid cancer. Two surgeries and multiple tests later, he is happy to have received a clean bill of health at his last check-up.

Mar 27
Cancer Care: Timothy Miller "Do Not Give Up"

After Timothy Miller started to notice that he was having trouble communicating, doctors discovered he had a brain tumor, lung cancer, and skin cancer. Timothy shares his journey to healing and his inspiring message of never giving up.

Feb 17
Physician Video Profile: Daniel Douce, MD (Oncology)

Daniel Douce, MD, specializes in hematology and oncology and will provide care in St. Joseph and Niles.

Dec 10
"Dance Our Towns Pink" Video 2019

Lakeland team members and the community dance to raise breast cancer awareness

Oct 16
Provider Video Profile: Meredith Krugh, NP (Oncology)

Meredith Krugh, an oncology nurse practitioner is providing care at Lakeland Cancer Specialists, in St. Joseph and Niles.

Jun 25
Intraoperative Radiation Therapy: Kellie Tyler "Catching Cancer Early"

Breast cancer survivor, Kellie Tyler, shares her experience undergoing Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) treatment.

Mar 06
Check-Up: Catching Colon Cancer Early (Craig Kline, MD, General Surgery)

General surgeon, Craig Kline, MD, shares how colonoscopies can detect and remove polyps which may lead to colon cancer.

Feb 07
IORT: New Option for Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Lakeland physicians are now using the ZEISS INTRABEAM® intraoperative therapy system to deliver a targeted single-dose of radiation to the site of the breast cancer tumor, after a Lumpectomy.

Jan 24
Physician Video Profile: Peter Paximadis, MD (Radiation Oncology)

Radiation Oncologist, Peter Paximadis provides radiation therapy to cancer patients at Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph

Oct 09
"Paint Our Towns Pink" Dance Video 2013

Oct 18

Trending on Lakeland

Spectrum Health Lakeland Accepting Donations of Medical Supplies

In response to the outpouring of community inquiries and offers of support, Spectrum Health Lakeland has established a donation drop-off donation site.

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.

FCC awarding $351,000 to Lakeland for telehealth services

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton announced the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau will be awarding a $351,175 grant to Lakeland Regional Health system to support telehealth services

Local Organizations Donate Over $8,000 to Mammography Fund

Art and Wellness Pop-Up to Address Behavioral Health Needs

Spectrum Health Lakeland and Krasl Art Center (KAC) are partnering to develop a pop-up art and wellness exhibit to help address the behavioral health challenges faced by community members in Southwest Michigan.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Answers Questions about COVID-19 and the Heart

Cardiologist, Dennis Disch, MD, answers several of the most commonly asked questions about COVID-19.

3D Mammography Now Available to Women at Lakeland Health

Financial Assistance is a Core Service Provided by Lakeland—Now and Always

Spectrum Health Lakeland offers financial aid options to provide people with the care they need, regardless of ability to pay.

Lakeland Welcomes New Oncologist

Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome oncologist, Daniel Douce, MD, to the medical staff.

Lakeland Health Cancer Program Accredited by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons

Spectrum Health Lakeland Welcomes New Vice President of Health Equity

Spectrum Health Lakeland recently appointed Lynn Todman, PhD, as vice president, health equity.

Berrien County Health Officials Note COVID-19 Cases Trending Upward

Officials from the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are noting accelerating trends of increased COVID-19 activity over the past several weeks.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Awarded Website of the Year

Spectrum Health Lakeland was recently awarded the 2020 Progress Sitefinity Website of the Year Award for Health Care.

Virtual Reality Helps Enhance Care Experience for Infusion Patients

The infusion centers at Spectrum Health Lakeland recently introduced virtual reality (VR) into the clinical setting.

Lakeland Earns Patient Safety Award

The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) awarded Lakeland Medical Center and Lakeland Hospital Niles with the Patient Safety Excellence Award.

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