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Prevention & Wellness GraphicHow can you prevent cancer?

While cancer can not altogether be prevented, there are a number of risk factors that can increase a person's chance of developing cancer as well as protective factors that decrease a person's chance of developing cancer.

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Check-up: The importance of screening for lung cancer (Jeffrey Grondin, MD)

Pulmonary and critical care specialist Jeffrey Grondin, MD, Corewell Health explains the importance of lung cancer screening for those at risk.

Jul 27, 2023
Check-up: Removing cancer with surgery (Nathan Piovesan, MD)

Cancer care can involve surgery done by a general surgeon to either remove cancer or to do diagnostic surgery to identify what a tumor is.

Mar 03, 2023
Check-up: Detect lung cancer early (Kenlyn Laureys, NP)

Nurse practitioner Kenlyn Laureys in the high-risk cancer program at Corewell Health explains that if you are identified as being at high risk for lung cancer your doctor can refer you to receive a lung cancer screening.

Mar 03, 2023
Check-up: Cutting out colon cancer with surgery (Benjamin Sopczynski, MD)

General surgeon Benjamin Sopczynski, MD, explains what a colectomy is and how it can be used to remove colon cancer. Minimally invasive surgery is used to make this procedure less invasive with quicker healing times.

Mar 03, 2023
Corewell Health - We Can

What can we do together? Can we beat the unbeatable? Can we achieve the unthinkable? Can we reach our health goals? And accomplish even more along the way? Can we live healthier, fuller, happier lives? With Corewell Health, we can.

Feb 16, 2023
Provider Video Profile: Kenlyn Laureys, NP (Oncology)

Nurse Practitioner Kenlyn Laureys cares for patients getting cancer infusion treatments in Niles, Michigan.

Sep 23, 2022
Breast Cancer: Nancy Pallas "3D approach to care"

At age 79, Dowagiac resident, Nancy Pallas, decided to opt for a 3D mammogram, which was able to detect a stage 1A tumor. Her care team quickly assembled to help her beat the cancer.

Sep 07, 2022
Prostate cancer: Martin Dixon "Put to the test"

Retired engineer Martin Dixon takes a matter of fact, analytical approach to life. So, when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he faced his treatment with the same outlook.

Jul 22, 2022
Food and cancer risk – what’s the connection?

Eating well and getting enough physical activity can reduce the risk for cancer occurrence by up to 61%. Even better, you don’t have to make a lot of changes all at once.

Mar 01, 2022
Check-up: ABCDEs of skin cancer (Riddhi Shah, DO)

You can help find cancer early by checking your skin each month. Dermatologist, Riddhi Shah, DO, explains what to look for using the ABCDE method.

Feb 03, 2022

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Corewell Health Welcomes New Physician to Diabetes and Endocrinology

Board-certified endocrinologist, Inderpreet Madahar, M.D., will join Corewell Health’s medical staff in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Madahar will see patients at Corewell Health Diabetes and Endocrinology – Royalton, 3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 288, St. Joseph.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Primary Care Provider in Coloma

Family nurse practitioner Andrea Edgerly, N.P., has joined the Corewell Health™ medical staff in Southwest Michigan. Edgerly is accepting new patients at Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Primary Care - Coloma, 6701 Paw Paw Ave.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Nurse Midwife

Alexandra Vroom, CNM, has joined Corewell Health™ in Southwest Michigan. Vroom will see patients alongside three physicians and four other advanced practice providers at Corewell Health Women’s Health‐ Royalton, 3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 100, in St. Joseph.

Corewell Health Named a 2023 Top 75 Company for Executive Women

Corewell Health was named among the list of 2023 Seramount Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

Local Students Complete Corewell Health’s GROWTH Internship Program

Recently, 20 local high school students in Southwest Michigan graduated from the Corewell Health™ 2023 GROWTH internship program.

Corewell Health Welcomes New General Surgery Provider

Please welcome general surgeon Brooke Bredbeck, M.D., to the medical staff at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals General Surgery ‐ Royalton.

Annual Gala 2023

Save the date for Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan's Annual Gala. This year’s theme is “Coming Together,” raising funds to benefit the Patient Assistance Fund.

Corewell Health Breaks Ground on New $4.78 Million Care Center in Bridgman

Leaders and medical staff from Corewell Health gathered on Wednesday, Aug. 30, with more than 70 community members and government officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new 10,000-square-foot Corewell Health Care Center in Bridgman.

Corewell Health Offers Drive-through Community Flu Clinics in Southwest Michigan

Lakeland Care Network (Lakeland Care), in collaboration with Corewell Health, will offer drive-through community flu shots in September and October.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Primary Care Providers to Southwest Michigan

Corewell Health welcomes family medicine physicians Jon Ferlmann, DO, Garrett Muhlstadt, DO, and advanced practice provider Kamelia Burrell-Fowler, NP to the medical team.

Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Showcases Art Designed by Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan

In collaboration with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals - St. Joseph Hospital is hosting an inaugural art show event, focusing on the power of art and creativity.

Community Grand Rounds Highlights Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health during Black Breastfeeding Week

Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan will host the Community Grand Rounds: Black Maternal and Infant Health Summit on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Corewell Health Lory’s Place to Host Pet Remembrance Event in September

Corewell Health Lory's Place, a grief healing and education team, is hosting a pet remembrance celebration on Sept. 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan Offers Free Program to Prevent Diabetes

Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan is enrolling individuals in its free, yearlong Diabetes Prevention Program that starts September 11, 2023.

Corewell Health Welcomes Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Please welcome advanced practice provider, Barbara Glassford, NP, to the medical staff at Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Primary Care.

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