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Message from the President

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July 20, 2020

The Right Thing to Do

There has been a great deal of conversation about our recent show of support for our African American team members and neighbors. What I have heard has ranged from tearful and grateful support to deep concern. Our intention is not to take a position on any organization or political party, but to support our African American community. While we understand all lives do matter, black lives are more at risk.

Research shows that racial injustice is harming health and shortening lives of our African American neighbors by 5.1 years in women and 9.6 years in men. Research also shows...

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Jul 8
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Jun 25
Check-Up: Emotional vs. Physical Hunger

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Jun 19
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Jun 18
Lakeland Sets Aside $50 Million to Address Racial Equity and Health Inequities

The Board of Directors of Spectrum Health Lakeland approved an expanded strategy to address racial and ethnic health equity in Southwest Michigan.

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Jun 11
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Jun 2
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Jun 1
Physician Video Profile: Alexander George, PA (Neurosurgery)

Introducing Alexander George,PA at Lakeland Neurosurgery. As a physician assistant he helps treat those with a variety of neurological disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves.

Jun 1
We're Ready for You - Loren Hamel, MD

If you have a health need right now, then it deserves our attention right now. Whether you want to see us virtually or in person, don’t delay your care. We are ready for you.

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At Spectrum Health Lakeland, we're part of a team of 80 da Vinci ® surgeons who are specially trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques.

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Provider Video Profile: Heidi Schmeltzer, AuD (Ear, Nose & Throat)

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Apr 21
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