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With a rich history that dates back to the 1800s, Spectrum Health Lakeland is a not-for-profit, community-owned health system serving Southwest Michigan and northern Indiana with a full continuum of care and wellness services including three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a cancer center, and 48 physician practices. 

Lakeland is a division of Spectrum Health with 31,000 compassionate professionals, 4,200 medical staff experts, 3,200 committed volunteers and a health plan serving 1 million members. For the second time in 2019, Spectrum Health Lakeland was recognized as a 15 Top Health System by IBM Watson Health™. Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph and Lakeland Hospital Niles were also named to the 100 Top Hospitals list in 2014 and 2019.

Our Mission 
Improve health, inspire hope and save lives.

Our Vision 
Personalized health made simple, affordable and exceptional.

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Project SEARCH

To learn more about Project SEARCH, please contact Erin Wright, Manager Recruitment, Human Resources at (269) 927-5192

Jul 12
Lakeland News in Review: September 2016

Sep 06
COVID-19 Update 9.22.21

Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Acting Health Officer at the Berrien County Health Department, Courtney Davis, share the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County.

Sep 22
COVID-19 Update 9.8.21

Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Acting Health Officer at the Berrien County Health Department, Courtney Davis, share the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County.

Sep 08
COVID-19 Update 8.25.2021

President Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Berrien County Medical Director and family medicine physician, Rex Cabaltica, MD, shared the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County

Aug 25
COVID-19 vaccine and kids

Pediatrician, Anne Dudley, DO, and Berrien County Health Department Medical Director, Rex Cabaltica, MD, discuss the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

Aug 04
COVID-19 Update 5.4.2021

Join president, Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Nicki Britten from the Berrien County Health Department for the latest COVID-19 news.

May 05
COVID-19 Update 4.14.2021

Join president, Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Nicki Britten from the Berrien County Health Department for the latest COVID-19 news.

Apr 14
COVID-19 Update 3.31.2021

Join president, Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Nicki Britten from the Berrien County Health Department for the latest COVID-19 news.

Mar 31
Tiny poke. Big impact.

Learn how to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

Mar 29

Trending on Lakeland

Health Policy Expert to Discuss Political Determinants of Health Inequities

Community members are invited to attend a free speaker event, “Political Determinants of Health Inequities.” on Wednesday, November 17 with keynote speaker, Daniel Dawes, JD.

Drug Take Back Day Encourages Community to Dispose of Unwanted Medications

Spectrum Health Lakeland, in partnership with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, is providing community members with the opportunity to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs during a Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, October 23.

Temporary Revision of Hours for Laboratory Services

Effective Saturday, September 25, the outpatient laboratories at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles and Watervliet hospitals and the Center for Outpatient Services will revise their operating hours.

Local Emergency Departments Experiencing High Volumes, Wait Times

For minor conditions and illnesses, health officials encourage patients to contact their primary care provider (after hours answering service is available at most locations) or visit a local walk-in clinic.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Earns National Recognition for Stroke Treatment

For the eighth consecutive year, Spectrum Health Lakeland has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award with Target Stroke Honor Roll.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Invests in New Real-Time PCR Testing Technology

A new level of molecular testing is now available at Spectrum Health Lakeland through a $350,000 investment in the cobas® 6800 System which allows for real-time PCR testing.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Revises Visitor Guidelines

Spectrum Health Lakeland has revised its visitor guidelines effective Wednesday, September 8. Revised guidelines allow for two visitors from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the duration of a patient’s stay.

Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Take Step Toward Creating a New Health System

Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health have signed a formal integration agreement, the next step in the process to create a new health system that is For Michigan, By Michigan™.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Achieves Cardiac Service Line of Excellence

Corazon, Inc. has granted Service Line of Excellence to the percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), chest pain center, and open heart surgery programs at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Berrien County Health Officials Urge COVID-19 Vaccination for Adolescents

The Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are urging parents of adolescents 12 years and older to have them receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Spectrum Health Announces Changes to Health Equity Leadership

Lynn Todman, PhD, has accepted the role of vice president, health equity, Spectrum Health System.

Spectrum Health Requires COVID-19 Vaccine

With a focus on the health and safety of its team members and the community, along with thorough review of the scientific evidence, Spectrum Health has announced that it will require the COVID-19 vaccine.

Spectrum Health Named Among Best Companies for Multicultural Women

Spectrum Health has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount.

Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health Take 1st Step Toward Creating New Health System

Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health, two of the most respected health systems in Michigan, announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore creating a new health system.

Lakeland to Offer Convenient Walk-in Options for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Spectrum Health Lakeland will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines at four new locations throughout Southwest Michigan including the Center for Outpatient Services in St. Joseph and the health system’s three walk-in clinics.

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