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 New Alissa in Town

Michelle Mattimore

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May, 2017
I would highly recommend BellaNova to anyone who asked me.

The Dream Team

Jackie Johnson
Apr, 2017
I really am convinced I had the dream team.

The Beat Goes On

Rosalie Johnson
Apr, 2017
"I’ve never been so scared in my life."

A World Without Barriers to Successful Aging

Vanessa Elliott
Mar, 2017
Lakeland Neurosurgery did a fantastic job explaining everything to me.

Erasing Cancer

Patty Grau
Mar, 2017
I experienced very minimal side effects – it didn’t really even feel like I had surgery.

100 Pairs and Counting

Gyl Kasewurm

Physicians:

Kenneth Edwards, MD
Feb, 2017
Life is simply too short to live with pain that can be fixed relatively easily.

A New Spin on Hip Replacements

Beth Siebenmark

Physicians:

Kenneth Edwards, MD
Feb, 2017
The pain didn’t seem to be coming from anywhere, and it didn’t seem to be getting better.

Back to Living Life Faster than Ever Before

Ruth Firme-McMillen
Dec, 2016
Going into surgery I was confident this was the best course of treatment for me.

Nothing Short of a Miracle

Rahel Schafer
Sep, 2016
The care she received was very thorough and her physicians were honest with us about what was going on.

A Birth-Day Blessing

Amanda

Physicians:

 
Aug, 2016
I was able to hold my daughter for the very first time — that moment is one I will cherish for the rest of my life.
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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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