Free
Google Map
When you have to undergo an ostomy, you may face a number of complex lifestyle challenges. Certified wound, ostomy, continence (CWOCN) nurses, also know as enterostomal therapy (ET) nurses, are available at Spectrum Health Lakeland to assist in your care. CWOCN/ET nurses provide preoperative counseling, stoma site-marking, and education and support regarding your ostomy needs.
The Southwest Michigan Ostomy Association is a monthly support group to improve the quality of life for people who have an ostomy or who many be candidates for an ostomy. Meetings feature various discussion topics, highlighted with speakers, as well as the opportunity to meet other ostomates. The goal of this group is to provide support, advocacy, and education for ostomates and their families or caregivers.
The support group is open to all Southwest Michigan residents who have a colostomy, ileal conduit, urostomy, ileal conduit, urostomy, ileostomy, or contient diversion (intestinal or uniary diversion).
Group meets the second Thursday of each month 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lakeland Medical Center, Radiation Oncology 1234 Napier Avenue, St. Joseph
Living with an ostomy isn't always easy- and you're not alone. Spectrum Health Lakeland offers private, online Facebook group hosted by healthcare professionals offering resources, dialog, and day-to-day support. Joining is easy! Once you log in to Facebook you can search for the "Lakeland Health Ostomy Support" group and request to join. Once your request is approved you'll receive a notification. This group is a "closed group" which means only members of the group will see what is posted, the information will not be shared with your personal Facebook friends.
Certified wound, ostomy, continence nurses can be contacted at the following locations:
Lakeland Hospitals in Niles, St. Joseph, and Watervliet 269.983.8804
Lakeland Wound Center 269.683.8070
Lakeland Homecare St. Joseph/Benton Harbor 269.985.4400 Niles 269.687.1419
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.
At the Lakeland Wound Center, our care team knows the importance of proper wound care. Learn how we’re helping treat patient is our community at lakelandwoundcenter.com
At Lakeland Wound Center Tracy Ford, NP, often sees patients with wounds on their feet caused by decreased sensations. Hear why daily foot care is so important for those with diabetes and what signs you should be looking for.
Tracy Ford, NP, cares for patients at the Lakeland Wound Center.
Gary Witucki, DO, is a wound care physician seeing patients at Lakeland Wound Center in St. Joseph and Niles.
Carolyn Drier suffered a fall in the parking lot that resulted in a small lesion on her knee. After her wound would not heal she scheduled a visit to the Lakeland Wound Center in Niles.
Sharon Rooney-Gandy, DO, helps those with non-healing wounds at Lakeland Wound Center.
When you have diabetes, minor foot injuries can quickly become serious issues if not properly taken care of. Learn how to care for your feet to avoid further complications.
The newly renovated Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital Pavilion in St. Joseph focuses on high-tech modernizations and exceptional patient experiences.
Are you expecting? You may have a lot of financial questions. Our financial counselors are here to help, regardless of your situation.
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.
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.
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, 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 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is offering free advance care planning (ACP) workshops.
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 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 leaders, physicians, community partners and patients marked the opening of the newest facility in Southwest Michigan yesterday in Niles.
Please welcome primary care provider, Chelsea Wagner, NP, to the pediatric and family care team at Southwestern Medical Primary Care in Niles and Buchanan.