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Letter from the President and CEO

A month ago, who would have thought terms like social distancing, surge plans and quarantine would be part of our regular vocabulary? But here we are, in uncharted territory, navigating our way through this Coronavirus pandemic and its implications on …
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Foundation Dinner Auction Canceled

In light of the recent Covid-19 situation and recommended guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, Lakewood Health System’s Foundation is disappointed to announce we are postponing the 2020 Lakewood Dinner Auction originally scheduled …
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Coronavirus Update – March 13

Patient Stories

Making Life a Whole Lot Better

I injured my back by moving a large cement cover weighing about 125 lbs. After three weeks, I made an appointment to see my physician at Lakewood Health System. He referred me for physical therapy at Big Stone Therapy [Lakewood’s …
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Shipping Container To Grow Leafy Greens Year-Round Arrives

An insulated shipping container outfitted with a complete hydroponic growing system that will provide numerous Minnesotans with fresh, leafy greens year-round reached its destination Wednesday, Jan. 15. Central Lakes College’s (CLC) Ag and Energy Center in Staples is the new …
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From Farm to Families

From Farm to Families: Lakewood Health System Brings Healthy Food to the People Once a month, the seniors at Humphrey Manor in Wadena, Minn., eagerly await the arrival of the veggie wagon. That’s when they each get a bag of …
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End-of-Life Planning: The Elephant in the Room

There’s an elephant in the room and one conversation about it can make all the difference. November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and although it can certainly be sad to think about the possibility of dying or losing …
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Patient Stories

Sister Act

Betty Shamp and her sister, Sandy, are Dr. Thompson’s greatest fans at Lakewood Inside their kitchen in a cozy home they share in Bertha, MN, Betty and Sandy bake cookies and make homemade caramel rolls for a person they both …
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Lakewood Remains Committed to Serving Eagle Bend Community

CentraCare Health recently made the decision to stop providing healthcare services at the Eagle Valley clinic, which has been a shared venture with Lakewood Health System since 2003. This decision will take effect November 1, 2019. CentraCare Health’s decision DOES …
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