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Love Your Heart

It's never too late to reduce your risk of heart disease. 
 
At the top of the CDC's list of primary risk factors for all chronic diseases are smoking, poor nutrition, and sedentary lifestyle.

You can help prevent heart disease by taking the following steps:

 

Talk with your healthcare provider to learn more about how you can reduce your risk.

 

 

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Keeping Tabs on Your Ticker: Can a Smartwatch Save Your Life? (Dennis Disch, MD)

Cardiologist Dennis Disch, MD, talks about the future of wearable technology and its ability to detect and help treat heart-related conditions.

Dec 11
Cardiac Care: Rusty Schrubba "More than Just Heartburn"

After a successful surgery at Lakeland Heart and Vascular, Rusty is back to maintaining an active lifestyle.

Jan 16
Keeping Tabs on Your Ticker: Can a Smartwatch Save Your Life? (Dennis Disch, MD)

Cardiologist Dennis Disch, MD, talks about the future of wearable technology and its ability to detect and help treat heart-related conditions.

Dec 11
Heart Attack: Terry Allen “Your Body Knows Best”

An elephant sitting on his chest, pain down his left arm, and a metallic taste in his mouth. All warning signs St. Joseph resident, Terry Allen experienced prior to having a heart attack and receiving care at Lakeland Medical Center.

Nov 21
Physician Video Profile: Dilip Arora, MD (Cardiology)

Dilip Arora, MD treats conditions involving the cardiac system including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease in St. Joseph.

Jul 03
Physician Video Profile: Christopher Chiu, MD (Cardiology)

Christopher Chiu, MD treats conditions involving the cardiac system including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease in St. Joseph.

Jul 02
Physician Video Profile: Jerome Kuhnlein, MD (Cardiology)

Jerome Kuhnlein, MD treats conditions involving the cardiac system including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease in St. Joseph.

Jul 02
Physician Video Profile: Thomas Pow, MD (Cardiology)

Thomas Pow, MD treats conditions involving the cardiac system including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease in St. Joseph.

Jul 02
Heart Attack: Brian Miner "Beyond the Blockage"

When Brian Miner, a pipefitter working on the new Lakeland Medical Center Pavilion, couldn’t ignore the chest pain any longer, he laid down his tools and walked over to the Emergency Department.

Jun 25
Provider Video Profile: Scott Mihalik, PA (Cardiology)

Scott Mihalik, PA treats conditions involving the cardiac system including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, and coronary heart disease in St. Joseph.

Jun 07

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Spectrum Health Lakeland Welcomes New Cardiologist

Cardiologist, Dennis Disch, MD, joins the Spectrum Health Lakeland medical staff. Dr. Disch diagnoses and treats conditions involving the cardiac system.

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Berrien County Officials Emphasize Importance of "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Order

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Flu Visitor Restrictions in Place at Lakeland Hospitals

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