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15 Dec 2025 | In The News

A Shared Commitment to Caring

Dec. 15, 2025: At Lakewood, we’re fortunate to have team members whose compassion runs deep, not only in the work they ...

12 Dec 2025 | In The News | Patient Stories

A Gift of Comfort: Hendricks Family Supports New Hospice Suite at Lakewood

When Annette Crocker’s family sought hospice care for their mother, they turned to the Care Center at Lakewood. Annette ...

12 Dec 2025 | In The News

More Than Treatment: Surrounding Cancer Patients with Support

In a year defined by growth, compassion, and community, the Lakewood Oncology Support Fund has continued to show just ...

26 Nov 2025 | In The News

Finding friendships and more

Dec. 4, 2025: On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in Lakewood’s rehab department, you’ll find more than exercise ...

25 Nov 2025 | In The News

Lakewood's Kendra Petersen honored with Statewide Award

Nov. 25, 2025: Lakewood is thrilled to share that Kendra Petersen, RN, and Lakewood Care Center Certified Nursing ...

18 Nov 2025 | In The News

Hospice volunteer shares the ‘gift of presence’

Nov. 18, 2025: When Sherry Frisk and her husband, Greg, moved back to Motley in 2011, she was simply looking for a way ...

15 Nov 2025 | In The News | Patient Stories

‘It’s Been a Slice’: Jeff Wynn’s Journey of Humor and Hope

Nov. 15, 2025: When you sit down with Jeff Wynn, you hear two things almost immediately: his honesty and his laughter. ...

14 Nov 2025 | In The News

Dr. Jennifer Heim is New Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Lakewood Health System

Nov. 14, 2025: Lakewood Health System welcomes Dr. Jennifer Heim, obstetrician and gynecologist (OB/GYN), to its ...