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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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Veggie Van to Offer Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Information

The Veggie Van is making its way throughout Berrien County. This mobile farmer’s market will offer free, locally grown, top-quality, healthy fruits and vegetables, and nutrition information.

Lory’s Place to host Run Walk Rock 5K on May 20

On Saturday, May 20, Lory’s Place, the grief and healing center of Caring Circle and part of Corewell Health, will host its 19th annual Run Walk Rock 5K.

Niles and St. Joseph hospitals earn ‘A’ grades from Leapfrog Group

Today, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals in Niles and St. Joseph received “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that upholds patient safety standards in hospitals nationwide.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Certified Nurse-Midwife to Southwest Michigan

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is pleased to welcome Aubrey Tompkins, CNM, to its medical staff. Tompkins is seeing patients alongside three physicians and two other providers at Southwestern Medical Women’s Health in Niles.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Advanced Practitioner to Cardiac Care Team in Southwest Michigan

Corewell Health is pleased to welcome Pansy Samuel, NP, to the heart and vascular medical staff. Samuel is seeing patients alongside ten cardiology physician specialists and eight advanced practitioners in Coloma, Niles and St. Joseph.

Lory’s Place to Host Several Social Events

Lory's Place, a grief healing and education team of Caring Circle and part of Corewell Health, is hosting a series of spring and summer social events. All the events are free to join and designed for individuals who have experienced the death of a significant person.

Community Members Encouraged to Donate Blood, Save Lives

Blood supplies across the state remain low, with some blood types in critical need. Corewell Health, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, is hosting a series of community blood drives in April and May.

Drug Take Back Day Encourages Disposal of Unwanted Medications

Community members will have the opportunity to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs during a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event in St. Joseph and Niles on Saturday, April 22.

Major Michigan Health Systems Transition to Optional Masking

After three years of caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Michigan’s major health systems are making masking optional in most areas over the next week.

Lory’s Place to Host Service of Remembrance

Community members are invited to attend “Celebration of Life,” a service of remembrance for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, on Thursday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Corewell Health Offers Free Advance Care Planning Workshop

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is offering free advance care planning (ACP) workshops.

Corewell Health Offers Free Program to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is currently enrolling people interested in joining its free in-person Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).

Lory’s Place to Host Disney Trivia Night Fundraiser

Lory’s Place is hosting a Disney themed fundraising event open to the public on Thursday, April 6 at Union + Social located on 216 Court Street in St. Joseph.

Corewell Health Opens New Care Center in Niles

Corewell Health leaders, physicians, community partners and patients marked the opening of the newest facility in Southwest Michigan yesterday in Niles.

Corewell Health Welcomes Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Please welcome primary care provider, Chelsea Wagner, NP, to the pediatric and family care team at Southwestern Medical Primary Care in Niles and Buchanan.

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