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Our Rehab Patients Say It Best

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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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Making Every Second Count

Timothy Buchana
Jun, 2019
Nothing was easy, but I didn’t give up.

A Lesson in Acceptance

Evelyn & Carrie Zak
Apr, 2019
A lot of people ask questions about her helmet. I love educating people on something that's helping enhance my daughter's life.

A Lifelong Learning Experience

Thiago Pizzonia
Mar, 2019
His entire care team is really involved and connected with our situation – they all work together.

Discovering a New Normal

Mike Wilson
Mar, 2019
My rehabilitation team gave me such great care - I don't think I would be here without them.

Back on the Road to Recovery

Kevin Ivers

Physicians:

Dan Hayward, MDSara McComish, DPT
Sep, 2018
Choosing Lakeland Orthopedic Physical Therapy was one of the best decisions I made.

Odds of Survival

Stan Smith

Physicians:

Mark Harrison, MD
Oct, 2017
I would like to look Dr. Harrison in the eye, shake his hand, and thank him.

Fitness Designed with You in Mind

Eleanor Dorow

Physicians:

 
Oct, 2017
My exercise specialist, Emily, meets with me monthly to discuss my progress and introduce new exercises into my routine.

Spinning in Circles

Ruth Thornton

Physicians:

Shannon Logsdon, PT
May, 2017
Physical therapy worked wonders – it’s the best thing that ever happened to me.

A Dynamic Duo

Larry Willey

Physicians:

Shannon Logsdon, PTSarah Frantz, PTA
Jan, 2017
They pushed me just the right amount to get me to where I needed to be.

Niles to St. Joseph - One Big Family

Becky Laymon

Physicians:

Christian Sikorski, MD
Nov, 2016
They treated me so well, and encouraged me without making me feel ‘less than’. They truly became my family.
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Physician Video Profile: Sean Sullivan, DO (Inpatient Rehabilitation)

St. Joseph native Sean Sullivan, DO is the medical director at Lakeland Hospital Watervliet inpatient rehabilitation. Dr. Sullivan works with physical, speech, and occupational therapists to help patients regain mobility and function.

Dec 20
Inpatient Rehabilitation: Timothy Buchana "Making Every Second Count"

After suffering a severe brain hemorrhage, Timothy turned to Lakeland Hospital Watervliet for inpatient rehabilitation.

Sep 19
Cranial Therapy: Evelyn Zak "A Lesson in Acceptance"

After a flat spot began to develop on baby Evelyn's head, the Zak family turned to Mary Free Bed Orthotics and Prosthetics at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Jun 25
Inpatient Rehabilitation: Mike Wilson "A New Normal"

After suffering a stroke, Mike Wilson spent the next month participating in an extensive inpatient rehabilitation program at Lakeland Hospital Watervliet to help him return to his normal functions.

May 13
Check-Up: Michael O'Hearn - A Pain in the Back

Physical therapist, Michael O'Hearn shares when to seek medical help for back pain.

Mar 08
Check-Up: A Pain in the Back - When to Seek Help

Physical therapist, Michael O'Hearn shares how to determine if back pain is serious enough to seek medical help.

Mar 01
Planning Your Life Around the Restroom? Take Control!

Learn about the causes and symptoms of incontinence.

Feb 19
Check-Up: Causes of Incontinence (Vanessa Cool, PT)

Vanessa Cool shares how rehabilitation can be an effective treatment option for incontinence.

Jan 18
We're Ready for You at Spectrum Health Lakeland

While the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us all in new ways, we want you to know we are here for you.

Jul 08
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.

Jun 12

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Berrien County Announces Expanded Capability for COVID-19 Testing

New COVID-19 testing equipment, additional supplies, and expanded testing criteria in the state are making it possible for more people in Southwest Michigan to be tested for the virus.

Lakeland Continues to Provide Wide Range of Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

Spectrum Health Lakeland continues to provide care for a multitude of health concerns and wants the community to know its hospitals and clinics are safely and effectively caring for all patients every day.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Available at Lakeland

Patients with lung diseases now have access to a new pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Lakeland Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Financial Interactions

Spectrum Health Lakeland was recognized as an Adopter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s PATIENT FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS BEST PRACTICES®.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Accepting Donations of Medical Supplies

In response to the outpouring of community inquiries and offers of support, Spectrum Health Lakeland has established a donation drop-off donation site.

Community Leaders Donate $51,000 to Watervliet PARCOURSE

Michigan National Guard Assists with Voluntary COVID-19 Testing

In support of the statewide efforts to increase testing for COVID-19 across Michigan, especially among vulnerable populations, Berrien County officials are pleased to report a recent partnership with the Michigan National Guard and Michigan State Police.

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

Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-21 that temporarily requires all Michigan residents to “suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life”

Spectrum Health Lakeland Awarded Website of the Year

Spectrum Health Lakeland was recently awarded the 2020 Progress Sitefinity Website of the Year Award for Health Care.

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.

New Visitor Badges Going into Effect on December 2

Beginning December 2, all community members age 12 and older who are visiting a loved one in the inpatient units at Lakeland Medical Center.

Whirlpool, Dow, Reynolds Making Respirators for Health Care Workers

Whirlpool Corporation, Dow and Reynolds Consumer Products are pleased to announce a collaboration to provide much-needed respirators.

Flu Visitor Restrictions in Place at Lakeland Hospitals

To help protect the health of our patients, team members, and visitors, Spectrum Health Lakeland is instituting a revised visitation policy for its hospitals.

Lakeland Earns Patient Safety Award

The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM) awarded Lakeland Medical Center and Lakeland Hospital Niles with the Patient Safety Excellence Award.

Lakeland Uses Plasma Therapy to Treat COVID-19 Patients

Spectrum Health Lakeland, in collaboration with Versiti Blood Centers, has begun treating COVID-19 patients with blood plasma from patients who have recovered from the disease.

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