Heart of Lakeland

Has Someone Shown You Their Heart of Lakeland?

We want to recognize team members who work to make a positive impact on those around them every day. Name the team member or department along with the specific reason for nomination and details that describe and support their Heart of Lakeland service. Nominations should include a specific story. Please be as specific as you can and tell us the full story.

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The most impactful stories from the Heart of Lakeland program will be featured in an exclusive photo book series, Lakeland Legends. The first volume was released in 2019. Click below to read these stories of compassion, collaboration, curiosity, and courage.

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Nursing at Lakeland with Marilou Balsis, RN

Be part of the team caring for our Southwest Michigan community.

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Nursing at Lakeland with Maureen Bishop, RN

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Nursing at Lakeland with Ellen Hatfield, RN

Be part of the team caring for our Southwest Michigan community.

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Nursing at Lakeland with Verna McGruder, RN

Be part of the team caring for our Southwest Michigan community.

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Project SEARCH

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

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Lakeland News in Review: September 2016

Sep 06
COVID-19 Update 12.22.21

Hear from Dr. Hamel and Berrien County Health Department medical director, Rex Cabaltica, MD, as they share the latest COVID-19 headlines in Berrien County.

Dec 22
COVID-19 Update 12.8.21

Spectrum Health Lakeland president, Dr. Loren Hamel and Berrien County Health Department Medical Director, Dr. Rex Cabaltica share the latest COVID-19 updates in Berrien County.

Dec 08
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
How can you prepare for the cost of surgery?

Planning for a surgery? Stay ahead of your health care bills by connecting with a financial counselor today.

Dec 06

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Center for Better Health and Wellness receives $505,000 federal grant

Spectrum Health Lakeland welcomed Congressman Fred Upton to the site of the future Center for Better Health and Wellness in Benton Harbor on August 8, 2022.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Neurosurgery Welcomes New Surgeon

Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome Evan Lytle, DO to the medical staff.

Community Members Encouraged to Donate Blood, Save Lives

Spectrum Health Lakeland, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, is hosting a series of community blood drives in August.

Veggie Van to Offer Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Information

The Veggie Van will offer free healthy foods and nutrition information from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 4 at Center for Better Health in Benton Harbor.

Benefit to Raise Funds for Hospice Care

Community members are invited to attend and support the annual Hospice Benefit, Wine and Beer Tasting for Caring Circle on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Michigan Health & Hospital Association Announces Awards

Lynn Todman, PhD, Vice President Health Equity, had the honor of accepting the 2022 MHA Ludwig Award on behalf of Center for Better Health.

BHSH System Reinstates Practices to Terminating Pregnancy When Medically Necessary

After extensive evaluation and in-depth discussion, and always using compassion as our guide, we have evolved our approach. We continue to have the full support of the BHSH System Board of Directors.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospitals Achieve ‘A’ in Patient Safety

The Leapfrog Group designates "A" grades in Patient Safety to Lakeland Hospitals.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Celebrates Lives Saved Through Organ Donation

During National Donate Life Month (NDLM), Spectrum Health Lakeland encourages community members to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors.

Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health to Launched New Health System

Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health are moving forward to create a new health system which will be temporarily known as BHSH System and will launch Feb. 1, 2022.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Warns of “Vishing” Scam

Spectrum Health Lakeland has received reports from patients and Priority Health members in Berrien County who are receiving calls from individuals pretending to be from Spectrum Health or Priority Health.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Welcomes New Board Members

Spectrum Health Lakeland welcomed three new board members in 2022: Deborah Bennett Berecz, Pamela Garmon Johnson, and Kenneth O’Neill, MD.

Community Health Needs Assessment Provides Local Health Insights

Spectrum Health Lakeland recently published the 2022-2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

South Bend International Airport Delivers Teddy Bears to Lakeland

As part of the tenth annual Bears in the Air program, South Bend International Airport (SBN) delivered more than 2,000 teddy bears to children in six area hospitals this week, including Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Earns Emergency Department Geriatric Accreditation

The American College of Emergency Physicians recently granted the emergency department at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph with the bronze standard—Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation.

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