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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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Double knee replacement: Orlando Valera "Spectrum Health Lakeland delivers good medicine"

Orlando Valera had double knee replacement surgery with Jeffrey Postma, DO.

Jul 07
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

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Spectrum Health Lakeland is helping community members lower their risks by providing education about healthy lifestyle changes through a free diabetes prevention program.

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