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September 7, 2021
Bless You
I watched out my 5th floor office window as a helicopter rose from the far side of our Pavilion. Onboard was a patient fighting COVID-19 and fighting for their life. The patient was no longer able to absorb or distribute oxygen to the brain or to other vital organs. The additional treatment desperately needed was extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or ECMO. It involves cycling a patient’s blood through an external machine in an attempt to improve oxygenation, buy time, and hopefully save their young life...
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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.
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.
Judi was shocked to learn that her pain was caused by colon cancer. Thanks to general surgeon, Michael Webb, MD, Judi is now cancer free.
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
Ethan underwent surgery for hip pain and is back to running, weightlifting, and going for walks pain free.
Pediatrician, Anne Dudley, DO, and Berrien County Health Department Medical Director, Rex Cabaltica, MD, discuss the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.
At the Lakeland Wound Center, our care team knows the importance of proper wound care. Learn how we’re helping treat patient is our community at lakelandwoundcenter.com
Oncologist, Sapna Patel, MD, treats patients in St. Joseph and Niles.
Each year, more than half a million ear tube surgeries are performed on children, making it the most common childhood surgery performed with anesthesia. Find out if tympanostomy ear tubes may be a solution for your child’s frequent ear infections.
Depression, anxiety, loss of sleep—these are just a few symptoms of chronic pain.
TAVR heart valve replacement surgery explained by Spectrum Health Lakeland cardiac specialists.
Butternut squash and cannellini bean quesadilla is a great family friendly recipe.
Plastic surgeon, Nicole Phillips, MD, shares more about the customized breast augmentation and breast lift techniques offered at Stonegate Plastic Surgery.
When swelling and discomfort in Paul Kolon’s knee began to interfere with his favorite form of exercise, bicycling, he teamed up with orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Postma, DO, to solve the issue.
General surgeon, Seth Miller, MD, explains blocked bowel symptoms and when surgery may be needed.
Dale Leffler, DO is an interventional cardiologist with Spectrum Health Lakeland that specializes in adult cardiovascular disorders.
At Lakeland Wound Center Tracy Ford, NP, often sees patients with wounds on their feet caused by decreased sensations. Hear why daily foot care is so important for those with diabetes and what signs you should be looking for.
Benjamin Erhardt, MD, is an otolaryngologist and ear, nose, and throat specialist practicing with Lakeland Ear, Nose and Throat.
Katie Fitton, DO, is a critical care medicine provider and pulmonologist practice with Lakeland Pulmonology.
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.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome general surgeon, Benjamin Sopczynski, MD, to the medical staff.
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.
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 Honor Roll.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome obstetrician and gynecologist, Catharine Roos, MD, and certified nurse midwife, Betsy Fuzi, CNM, to the medical staff.
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 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.
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 is pleased to welcome Alexi Bellchambers, PA, to the medical staff.
Lakeland Care will offer drive-through community flu shots from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates.
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.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome Jessica Hatfield, PA, to the medical staff.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome gastroenterologist, Frank Lopez, DO, to the medical staff.
During the recent Allied Health Careers Scholarship program, Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation awarded a total of $26,750.
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.
Lynn Todman, PhD, has accepted the role of vice president, health equity, Spectrum Health System.
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 Lakeland is pleased to welcome occupational medicine physician, Edmond Feeks, MD, MPH, and Charlene Baumgartner, PA, to the medical staff.
Spectrum Health has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome interventional cardiologist, Willie Lawrence, Jr., MD, to the medical staff.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome Patricia McCarthy, NP, to the medical staff.
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.
Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome Hayley Bierhalter, PA, to the medical staff.
Designation denotes improved health outcomes for mothers at Niles and St. Joseph BirthPlace.
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.