It’s no secret…women are different. 

group of womanThroughout your journey as a woman, you have special health needs. Lakeland is committed to offering exemplary care in each stage of life. Whether you are preparing for a birth, managing menopause symptoms, or diagnosing any number of disorders we are ready for you. 

As a wife, partner, daughter, friend, mother, you make decisions every day about the care and well-being of those around you. By choosing women’s health at Spectrum Health Lakeland, you can be confident that you’ve made the right decision for you, so you can be at your best—for yourself and those who depend on you.

It’s your journey. And we’ll be right beside you with the skills and expertise you need to ensure you get the most advanced and thorough care possible.

We help with a variety of services and can provide care for: 

Breast Care
Cancer
Depression
Gynecology 
Heart and vascular care
Incontinence, bladder, and pelvic health 
Miscarriage support
Osteoporosis 
Pregnancy care
Routine well-woman exams, PAP smear and cervical cancer screenings
Weight management 

 

We all have a story to share.
We provide personalized health care to ensure you have the best possible experience while in our care. Each individual treatment and care plan at Lakeland is just as unique as your are. We are your partners in your health care journey. 

Women throughout Southwest Michigan and beyond share their health care experiences at Spectrum Health Lakeland in the stories below.

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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Living Life on Her Own Terms

Trista Watts

Physicians:

Benjamin Stockton, MD
Mar, 2016
Since the procedure, the fear of my symptoms returning is no longer in my mind.

Don’t Stomach the Pain

Rosemary Stull

Physicians:

Craig Kline, MD
Feb, 2016
If anyone is hesitant to have surgery, they should know they are in good hands with Lakeland Health

Life After Cancer

Katie Hess
Jan, 2016
You can’t go back. Life after cancer will seem alien to you, but there are many of us who are willing to go through it with you

A Matter of the Heart : Cardiac Procedure Changes Patient’s Life

Trudy Schalm

Physicians:

Abhimanyu Beri, MD
Jan, 2016

Connecting in a New Place

Jenny Ryan

Physicians:

Bobbi Brown, CNM
Sep, 2015
New to the area and pregnant with her third child, Jenny was nervous about finding medical professionals who she could relate to. Her fears vanished when she found a personal connection at BellaNova Women's Health.

A Gentle Welcome to the World

Torey Schultz
Sep, 2015
Thanks to the staff at the BirthPlace, the birth of my second child was a completely different experience for me, both physically and emotionally. 

Continuous, compassionate care

Linda Dokter

Physicians:

Jeffrey Postma, DO
Aug, 2015
For years, Linda had problems with her knee. She knew she needed a knee replacement, but was hesitant to take that next step. That was until she met with Jeffrey Postma, MD, and finally felt the security she needed to take the next step back to wellness.

A Love That Knows No Boundaries

Sharon Beck
Aug, 2015
The fact that the staff at Lakeland made it possible for me to witness the birth of my first son means everything to me

New Mother Praises Dedication of Southwestern Medical Clinic Staff

Tiffany Blaskie

Physicians:

Meghan Murphy, DO
Jan, 2015
Everyone was encouraging and supportive which is especially important for first-time mothers. They made my family feel welcome and I trusted them with our care.
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Physician Profile Video: Aubrey Tompkins, CNM (Women’s Health)

Certified Nurse-Midwife Aubrey Tompkins is a Women’s Health specialist seeing patients at Corewell Health Southwestern Medical Women's Health - Niles.

Check-up: Learn about breastfeeding (Betsy Fuzi, CNM)

A Certified Nurse-Midwife can support first time mothers by providing advice for a range of breastfeeding questions.

Corewell Health - We Can

What can we do together? Can we beat the unbeatable? Can we achieve the unthinkable? Can we reach our health goals? And accomplish even more along the way? Can we live healthier, fuller, happier lives? With Corewell Health, we can.

Check-up: The importance of cervical cancer screenings (Betsy Fuzi, CNM)

Your routine gynecological care, like annual exams with PAP smear, family planning visits, and postmenopausal support and care, can be scheduled with a Certified Nurse-Midwife.

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

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

Check-Up: Gestational Diabetes & How to Control It (Benjamin Wood, DO)

BellaNoval Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Ben Wood, DO, explains how Gestational Diabetes impacts a pregnancy, and how diabetes educators can help women create a balanced diet to control their blood sugar level.

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