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Giving it his all

Tony McCoy

Physicians:

 
Feb, 2022
My care team at Lakeland saved my life.

Fighting his way back

Ron Clark

Physicians:

Donna DeFilippo, DO
Sean Sullivan, DO
Jerome Kuhnlein, MD
Katie Fitton, DO
Robert Ward, DO

Sep, 2021
I’ll continue this fight.

From Care Team to Care Family

Timothy McGuire

Physicians:

James Burczak, DOPaul Judge, MDMichael Seward, DORoy Winslow, MD
Aug, 2020
My therapists were truly angels.

An all-state recovery

Donnie Necas

Physicians:

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

Trusting the Process

Michael Ostrander

Physicians:

Ken Ochiai, MD
Jul, 2020
I was ready to hit the ground running.

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.
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Check-up: When is bedwetting not normal? (Vanessa Cool, PT)

Physical therapist Vanessa Cool talks about the activities and therapies used to help children overcome bedwetting.

Feb 22
Developmental milestones for children (Amanda Trail, PT)

Pediatric physical therapist Amanda Trail talks about developmental milestones for gross motor skills in your new baby.

Oct 12
Check-Up: Michael O'Hearn – Running Injuries

Physical therapist, Michael O'Hearn shares information on how to avoid common running injuries.

Jul 30
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

Trending on Lakeland

BHSH System Reinstates Practices to Terminating Pregnancy When Medically Necessary

After extensive evaluation and in-depth discussion, and always using compassion as our guide, we have evolved our approach. We continue to have the full support of the BHSH System Board of Directors.

Veggie Van to Offer Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Information

The Veggie Van will offer free healthy foods and nutrition information from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 at Southwestern Medical Clinic, Niles.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospitals Achieve ‘A’ in Patient Safety

The Leapfrog Group designates "A" grades in Patient Safety to Lakeland Hospitals.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Celebrates Lives Saved Through Organ Donation

During National Donate Life Month (NDLM), Spectrum Health Lakeland encourages community members to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors.

Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health to Launched New Health System

Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health are moving forward to create a new health system which will be temporarily known as BHSH System and will launch Feb. 1, 2022.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Warns of “Vishing” Scam

Spectrum Health Lakeland has received reports from patients and Priority Health members in Berrien County who are receiving calls from individuals pretending to be from Spectrum Health or Priority Health.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Welcomes New Board Members

Spectrum Health Lakeland welcomed three new board members in 2022: Deborah Bennett Berecz, Pamela Garmon Johnson, and Kenneth O’Neill, MD.

Community Health Needs Assessment Provides Local Health Insights

Spectrum Health Lakeland recently published the 2022-2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

South Bend International Airport Delivers Teddy Bears to Lakeland

As part of the tenth annual Bears in the Air program, South Bend International Airport (SBN) delivered more than 2,000 teddy bears to children in six area hospitals this week, including Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Earns Emergency Department Geriatric Accreditation

The American College of Emergency Physicians recently granted the emergency department at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph with the bronze standard—Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Honors Longtime Board Chair, Welcomes New

The Spectrum Health Lakeland board of directors recently underwent a transition of leadership.

A Letter to Region 5 Communities

Our individual and collective resources are being overwhelmed, and we need our communities’ help to get back on track.

Lakeland Medical Center Ranked Nationally for Clinical Quality, Safety

Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph has been named one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation for Medical Excellence in heart failure treatment and stroke by CareChex® Awards by Quantros.

Temporary Revision of Hours for Laboratory Services

Effective Saturday, September 25, the outpatient laboratories at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles and Watervliet hospitals and the Center for Outpatient Services will revise their operating hours.

Local Emergency Departments Experiencing High Volumes, Wait Times

For minor conditions and illnesses, health officials encourage patients to contact their primary care provider (after hours answering service is available at most locations) or visit a local walk-in clinic.

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