Women's Health Services

It’s no secret…women are different. 

Throughout your journey as a woman, you have special health needs. Lakeland is committed to offering exemplary care in each stage of life whether it’s preparing for a birth, managing menopause symptoms, or diagnosing any number of disorders. 

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. 
What's Your Story?

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The Scariest Five Minutes of My Life

Jacklynn Armstrong
Sep, 2019
My care team was so attentive.

The Path to Healing

Carolyn Drier

Physicians:

Krista Schulte, NP
May, 2019
My wound healed so well.

Nothing to Laugh At

Carol Hageman

Physicians:

Michael Schuhknecht, DO
May, 2019
I knew he had my best interests in mind.

Two Special Birthdays

Taleah Adams

Physicians:

Benjamin Wood, DOAlissa Conklin, MDDustin Hall, DO
May, 2019
I felt so supported the entire time.

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.

Finally a Family of Three

Michelle Coy

Physicians:

Kenneth Kaufmann, MDEeka Marshall, MD
Apr, 2019
I am so thankful for the care I received at the Niles BirthPlace.

1 in 80,000 Odds

Nafitiri Mills

Physicians:

Alissa Conklin, MDBenjamin Wood, DO
Mar, 2019
The way they care for the babies is so genuine.

A Wedding Day Delivery

Matt and Kristin Ross
Mar, 2019
Trust your care team, they’ve done this a lot, they know what they’re doing.

A Miracle Birth

Lucia Higgins

Physicians:

Alissa Conklin, MD
Nov, 2018
Dr. Conklin made it all very personal while still ensuring both the baby and I were safe.

A Dream Come True

Linda Dolezan

Physicians:

Sapna Patel, MDKatie Trumbley, PARafeek Woods, MD
Aug, 2018
There’s been a lot of tears but everyone at Lakeland has been so compassionate and caring.
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Wound Center: Carolyn Drier “The Path to Healing”

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.

Nov 19
Menopause: Navigating the Change (Ashley Dupuis, DO, FACOOG)

Ashley Dupuis, DO, discusses the early years transitioning up to menopause, what to expect, and specific symptoms.

Nov 14
Check-Up: Postpartum Depression is Not Your Fault (Meredith Sheldon, MA, LLPC)

Southwestern Medical Clinic counselor, Meredith Sheldon, talks about why women may experience postpartum depression and how treatment can help people cope.

Jun 27
Lakeland BirthPlace: Matt and Kristin Ross “A Wedding Day Delivery”

Kristin Ross was attending her sister's wedding when something unexpected happened: her water broke.

Jun 25
Provider Video Profile: Tatiyana Stankovic, NP (Plastic Surgery)

Tatiyana Stankovic, NP, cares for patients at Stonegate Plastic Surgery. She is trained in a wide spectrum of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to enhance the face, body, breasts and skin.

May 07
Provider Video Profile: Sheena Lader, PA (Plastic Surgery)

Sheena Lader, PA, cares for patients at Stonegate Plastic Surgery. She is trained in a wide spectrum of surgical and non-surgical procedures designed to enhance the face, body, breasts and skin.

May 07
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
Think You Know All There is About Breast Cancer? (Benjamin Gielda, MD; Elizabeth Jeffers, MD)

Learn about the latest breakthrough technologies in breast cancer treatment.

Oct 23
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

Trending on Lakeland

New Look for Niles BirthPlace

Lakeland First in Region to Provide New Breast Cancer Treatment Option

Lakeland Health Receives Breast Center Accreditation

BellaNova Women’s Health Welcomes Nurse Midwife

Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome nurse midwife, Mendon Kelrick, CNM, to the medical staff.

Lakeland Acquires New Primary Care Practice in St. Joseph

Lakeside Healthcare Specialists recently became a Lakeland Medical Practice with a new name – Lakeland Primary Care, Royalton.

Lakeland Among Nation’s First Hospitals to Earn Perinatal Care Certification

Lakeland Named 100 Top Hospital

IBM Watson Health™ today published its 100 Top Hospitals® annual study naming Lakeland among the top 100 hospitals in the U.S.

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.

New Non-invasive Fat Reduction Treatment Now Available at Stonegate

Patients at Stonegate Plastic Surgery, a Lakeland Health Affiliate, now have access to a new fat reduction treatment option.

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.

St. Joseph BirthPlace Now Offering Nitrous Oxide for Pain Management

Lakeland One of 11 Michigan Hospitals Awarded for Maternity Care

The Economic Alliance of Michigan (EAM) recently awarded Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph with the Maternity Care Excellence Award.

Local Organizations Donate Over $8,000 to Mammography Fund

Lakeland Welcomes First Baby of the New Year

The BirthPlace at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph welcomed southwest Michigan’s first baby of 2019

Lakeland Hospitals Achieve ‘A’s’ in Patient Safety

Lakeland Medical Center and Lakeland Hospital Niles recently achieved an ‘A’ in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

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