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Prevention & Wellness GraphicPreventive care means just that—preventing illness before it happens. If there are any warning signs of disease, regular preventive care will spot them so you can take action early. Beyond health screenings, you can work with your doctor on healthy lifestyle changes, such as developing a better diet and an exercise routine.

As your age increases, discussions on topics such as nutrition, physical fitness, and health risk factors become more prevalent. The good news is that it’s never too late to take steps to improve your health, reduce your risk factors, and enjoy a higher quality of life. 

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Breathe Easier (Abigail Greaves, Respiratory Therapist)

Breathe Easier (Abigail Greaves, Respiratory Therapist)

Jan 31, 2017
Matters of the Heart short film

Watch what happens when a local Black-owned business and cardiologist come together to discuss heart health in our new short film, Matters of the Heart.

Mar 17, 2023
Health, Housing and Healing: A Community Grand Rounds Event

The large gap in homeownership rates between Black and white Americans is caused by years of policies and laws that have resulted in housing inequities. Keynote speaker, Natalie Moore, will unpack that history and how it relates to our health.

Oct 14, 2022
Community Grand Rounds - Battling Structural Racism

Structural Racism, meaning biases that have been built into the institution's people rely on, is a pervasive issue in the US.

Feb 22, 2021
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, 2020
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, 2019
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, 2019
Interview with David Williams, MPH, PhD: Structural Competency and Institutional Discrimination

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

Jul 31, 2018
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, 2018
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, 2018

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Veggie Van to Offer Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Information

The Veggie Van is making its way throughout Berrien County. This mobile farmer’s market will offer free, locally grown, top-quality, healthy fruits and vegetables, and nutrition information.

Lory’s Place to host Run Walk Rock 5K on May 20

On Saturday, May 20, Lory’s Place, the grief and healing center of Caring Circle and part of Corewell Health, will host its 19th annual Run Walk Rock 5K.

Niles and St. Joseph hospitals earn ‘A’ grades from Leapfrog Group

Today, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals in Niles and St. Joseph received “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that upholds patient safety standards in hospitals nationwide.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Certified Nurse-Midwife to Southwest Michigan

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is pleased to welcome Aubrey Tompkins, CNM, to its medical staff. Tompkins is seeing patients alongside three physicians and two other providers at Southwestern Medical Women’s Health in Niles.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Advanced Practitioner to Cardiac Care Team in Southwest Michigan

Corewell Health is pleased to welcome Pansy Samuel, NP, to the heart and vascular medical staff. Samuel is seeing patients alongside ten cardiology physician specialists and eight advanced practitioners in Coloma, Niles and St. Joseph.

Lory’s Place to Host Several Social Events

Lory's Place, a grief healing and education team of Caring Circle and part of Corewell Health, is hosting a series of spring and summer social events. All the events are free to join and designed for individuals who have experienced the death of a significant person.

Community Members Encouraged to Donate Blood, Save Lives

Blood supplies across the state remain low, with some blood types in critical need. Corewell Health, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, is hosting a series of community blood drives in April and May.

Drug Take Back Day Encourages Disposal of Unwanted Medications

Community members will have the opportunity to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs during a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event in St. Joseph and Niles on Saturday, April 22.

Major Michigan Health Systems Transition to Optional Masking

After three years of caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Michigan’s major health systems are making masking optional in most areas over the next week.

Lory’s Place to Host Service of Remembrance

Community members are invited to attend “Celebration of Life,” a service of remembrance for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, on Thursday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Corewell Health Offers Free Advance Care Planning Workshop

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is offering free advance care planning (ACP) workshops.

Corewell Health Offers Free Program to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is currently enrolling people interested in joining its free in-person Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).

Lory’s Place to Host Disney Trivia Night Fundraiser

Lory’s Place is hosting a Disney themed fundraising event open to the public on Thursday, April 6 at Union + Social located on 216 Court Street in St. Joseph.

Corewell Health Opens New Care Center in Niles

Corewell Health leaders, physicians, community partners and patients marked the opening of the newest facility in Southwest Michigan yesterday in Niles.

Corewell Health Welcomes Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Please welcome primary care provider, Chelsea Wagner, NP, to the pediatric and family care team at Southwestern Medical Primary Care in Niles and Buchanan.

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