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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A No Brainer

Pat Howland

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MD
Jun, 2018
As far as I was concerned [IORT] was a no brainer for me.

Didn’t Miss a Beat

Judi Greene

Physicians:

Benjamin Gielda, MD
May, 2018
If it’s possible for cancer to be a positive experience, this was it.

How I Lost 140 Pounds (The Healthy Way)

Lacy Lange

Physicians:

 
Jan, 2018
I can’t remember the last time I felt this good.

A Lift in Confidence

Michelle King-Cohen
Jan, 2018
On the day of the surgery I had six different people taking care of me – I felt so special.

Satisfying Her Artistic Hunger

Jane Brody

Physicians:

 
Jan, 2018
I knew I was unable to lose weight without help.

Standing Tall

Before my surgery I was bent over and couldn’t stand up straight – that’s all gone now.

Taking the First Step to Living Pain Free

Mary Ciaravino
Nov, 2017
My legs were transformed!

An Ounce of Prevention

Clara Smith
Oct, 2017
I feel like I got a second chance at life.

Catching Cancer Early

Kellie Tyler

Physicians:

 Benjamin Gielda, MD
Sep, 2017
I trusted my care team and knew they had my best interests in mind.

Becoming a Family of Three

Christine

Physicians:

Tracy Anderson, CNM
Jun, 2017
We are so thankful for the care we received while at Lakeland.
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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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