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Breast Care

Breast cancer accounts for 25 percent of cancer in women. Early detection is the real key to the success of treating this disease. The sooner detection occurs, the better one’s outlook of having a healthier, brighter future.

At Lakeland, we are dedicated to helping you and your family during your diagnostic work up, treatment and recovery. Our nurse navigators will serve as guardians of your care and ensure that you receive the support and knowledge you need to successfully navigate through the healthcare system.

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Check-up: Breast augmentation vs. breast lift (Nicole Phillips, MD)

Breast procedures are some of the most popular plastic surgeries from year to year because many women have in mind the breast profile they would like to achieve.

Feb 16, 2023
Physician video profile: Nicole Phillips, MD (Plastic Surgery)

Nicole Phillips, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Stonegate Plastic Surgery.

Oct 11, 2022
Umbilical cord prolapse: Bethany Curtis "Right place, right time"

Bethany Curtis shares her birthing experience with the care team at BellaNova Women's Health.

Sep 28, 2022
Vaginal birth after C-section: Kimberly Cramer "An empowered experience"

Nurse technician Kimberly Cramer shares her birthing experience with the care team at BellaNova Women's Health and how she felt empowered to safely deliver her second child with a vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC).

Apr 04, 2022
Check-up: Is it more than baby blues? (Thomas Wechter, MD)

OBGYN, Thomas Wechter, MD covers baby blues and postpartum depression.

Feb 18, 2022
How can you prepare for the cost of birth?

Are you expecting? You may have a lot of financial questions. Our financial counselors are here to help, regardless of your situation.

Dec 06, 2021
Breast cancer surgery and reconstruction

Learn more about surgical options for treating breast cancer and how reconstruction following a mastectomy can help women feel confident in their body again.

Oct 27, 2021
Check-up: Breast cancer surgery (Maria Rapciak, DO)

Surgery is a common treatment for breast cancer. It’s done to remove as much of the cancer as possible. General surgeon, Maria Rapciak, DO, explains the types of surgical options available to women and the factors that go into creating a plan of care.

Sep 20, 2021
Maternity and the COVID-19 vaccine

With many questions around expectant mothers getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Spectrum Health maternal-fetal medicine physician David Colombo, MD, shares information that moms need to know about their decision.

Apr 27, 2021
Check-Up: What is breast reconstruction?

Plastic surgeon, Nicole Phillips, MD, discusses how breast reconstruction can dramatically improve a woman’s appearance, self-confidence, and overall quality of life.

Oct 26, 2020

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Corewell Health Encourages Community Members to Donate Blood, Save Lives This Holiday Season

Corewell Health™, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, is encouraging Lakeland area community members to donate blood this holiday season. A series of community blood drives will take place this December.

Corewell Health, YMCA Increase Access to Healthy Foods Through Veggie Van™ Partnership

The Veggie Van™, a mobile farmers market, served 13 counties throughout Michigan this year, ensuring that free fruits and vegetables were available to individuals who otherwise had limited access. The program, a joint effort of Corewell Health™ and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, launched in 2018 to combat food insecurity and will continue for a sixth consecutive year in spring 2024. Through their partnership, 46,466 free pieces of produce were distributed to Michigan families in 2023.

Corewell Health Named a Leading Inclusion Index Company

Corewell Health™ was named to professional services and research firm Seramount’s 2023 Inclusion Index. The recognition measures three key areas of an organization: best practices in the recruitment, retention and advancement of people from historically marginalized groups—women, racial/ethnic groups, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people; inclusive company culture; and demographic diversity.

South Haven Luminary Fundraiser  for Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care

Community members are invited to support Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care, formerly Caring Circle, by purchasing a luminary now through Monday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m.

Great Lakes Gastroenterology joins Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan

Southwest Michigan area residents can access gastroenterology services at a new Corewell Health™ facility, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Gastroenterology, 3903 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph. The facility, formerly Great Lakes Gastroenterology, joined Corewell Health on Nov. 1.

Drug Take Back Day Encourages Community to Dispose of Unwanted Medications

Corewell Health and Berrien County Sheriff Department have teamed up to collect unused and unwanted prescription drugs for safe disposal. Community members are invited to stop by Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital and Corewell Health Care Center on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

New General Surgeon Joins Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan

General surgeon Andrew Vaughan, D.O., joined the medical staff in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Vaughan will see patients alongside several board-certified surgeons and advanced practitioners at 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Physician to Diabetes and Endocrinology

Board-certified endocrinologist, Inderpreet Madahar, M.D., will join Corewell Health’s medical staff in Southwest Michigan. Dr. Madahar will see patients at Corewell Health Diabetes and Endocrinology – Royalton, 3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 288, St. Joseph.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Primary Care Provider in Coloma

Family nurse practitioner Andrea Edgerly, N.P., has joined the Corewell Health™ medical staff in Southwest Michigan. Edgerly is accepting new patients at Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital Primary Care - Coloma, 6701 Paw Paw Ave.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Nurse Midwife

Alexandra Vroom, CNM, has joined Corewell Health™ in Southwest Michigan. Vroom will see patients alongside three physicians and four other advanced practice providers at Corewell Health Women’s Health‐ Royalton, 3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 100, in St. Joseph.

Corewell Health Named a 2023 Top 75 Company for Executive Women

Corewell Health was named among the list of 2023 Seramount Top 75 Companies for Executive Women.

Local Students Complete Corewell Health’s GROWTH Internship Program

Recently, 20 local high school students in Southwest Michigan graduated from the Corewell Health™ 2023 GROWTH internship program.

Corewell Health Welcomes New General Surgery Provider

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Annual Gala 2023

Save the date for Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan's Annual Gala. This year’s theme is “Coming Together,” raising funds to benefit the Patient Assistance Fund.

Corewell Health Breaks Ground on New $4.78 Million Care Center in Bridgman

Leaders and medical staff from Corewell Health gathered on Wednesday, Aug. 30, with more than 70 community members and government officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new 10,000-square-foot Corewell Health Care Center in Bridgman.

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