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Our Orthopedic Patients Say It Best

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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Bouncing Back After an Injury

Jonathan Paulus

Physicians:

Joseph Farber, MD
Aug, 2020
I was teaching three days later.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Tom Carter

Physicians:

Daniel Sohn, MD
Aug, 2020
They helped me heal faster.

An All-State Recovery

Donnie Necas

Physicians:

Joseph Farber, MD
Jul, 2020
Dr. Farber was great and very reassuring.

Giving Knee Issues the Slip

Julie Holtsclaw

Physicians:

Jeffrey Postma, DO
Jul, 2020
Dr. Postma gave me my life back.

A Homerun Experience

Steve Petlick

Physicians:

Kenneth Edwards, MD
Jul, 2020
I no longer experience any pain.

A Phenomenal Feeling

Bill Chickering

Physicians:

Kenneth Edwards, MD
Mar, 2020
My hip is 100%.

A Risk Worth Taking

Bonnie Gast

Physicians:

Steve Clingerman, CRNAJeffrey Postma, DO
Dec, 2019
Watervliet is my number one hospital.

Begin with the End in Mind

Caren Rossow

Physicians:

Kenneth Edwards, MD
Nov, 2019
I only wish I had the surgery sooner.

Nothing to Be Scared Of

Tom Norbey

Physicians:

Justin Sybesma, MD
Nov, 2019
Surgery was one of the easiest things.

A Humbling Experience

Connie Harmacinski

Physicians:

Nicholas Loafman, DO
Aug, 2019
This was the easiest thing I’ve ever done.
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Knee replacement: Steve Petlick "A home run experience"

When pain in his knees began to interfere with his ability to keep up on the field, he turned to orthopedic surgeon, Kenneth Edwards, MD. Since undergoing double knee replacement surgery he's now back in the game pain free.

Sep 24
Knee Injury: Jonathan Paulus "Bouncing Back from an Injury"

While playing a game of basketball, 37-year-old Jonathan Paulus noticed discomfort in his knee. In the days that followed he could no longer straighten his knee and knew it was time to seek medical care.

Sep 11
Knee Replacement: Tom Norbey "Nothing to Be Scared Of"

Tom Norbey spent years in pain before he considered getting knee replacement surgery at Lakeland Medical Center.

Jun 25
Orthopedic Surgery: Caren Rossow "Begin with the End in Mind"

After years of wear and tear on her body, Caren Rossow was knee-deep in pain. Since undergoing a bi-lateral knee replacement Caren is back living life the fullest.

Mar 27
Orthopedic Surgery: John Hoffman “Four Surgeries in Four Years”

Over the course of four years he experienced limited function in both of his knees and shoulders.

Dec 19
My Aching Shoulder: Common Problems and Treatments (Jeffrey Postma, DO)

Listen to orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Postma, DO, as he discusses how to keep shoulders pain-free by understanding common conditions, avoiding injuries, and the latest treatments.

Jun 13
Number One in the State for Orthopedic Care - Spectrum Health Lakeland

Spectrum Health Lakeland is proud to be named number one in the state for orthopedic care.

Jan 02
Total Joint Replacement: New Techniques and Best Practices

Learn the latest advances in joint replacements and how our orthopedic surgeons are providing higher quality outcomes.

Jun 12
Physician Video Profile: Joel Bez, DO (Pain Management)

Dr. Joel Bez is a pain management physician with Southern Michigan Pain Consultants in St. Joseph, MI.

Jun 11
Check-Up: Treating Pain Without Medication (Joel Bez, DO)

Joel Bez, DO, discusses the various ways a pain clinic can help with chronic pain, outside of prescribing medication.

Jun 06

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

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

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Current Visitor Guidelines at Spectrum Health Lakeland

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Lakeland Hospitals Recognized for Patient Safety by Leapfrog Group

Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph received an “A” grade and Lakeland Hospital Niles received a "B" grade in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Lakeland Sets Aside $50 Million to Address Racial Equity and Health Inequities

The Board of Directors of Spectrum Health Lakeland approved an expanded strategy to address racial and ethnic health equity in southwest Michigan.

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