Lakewood Health System was one of 251 hospitals in the nation, and one of 12 hospitals in the state of Minnesota, to earn a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This new five-star rating system was recently implemented in order to help consumers compare the quality of healthcare providers. Ratings were […]
Train Derailment Functional Exercise Conducted at Lakewood Health System
Members of Lakewood Health System’s staff recently participated in the 2015 Central Healthcare Coalition Functional Exercise, which was coordinated through the Central Minnesota Healthcare Preparedness Coalition (CMHPC). Two exercises, which simulated a local train derailment, were held on April 28th, and June 5th. Participating staff included Tarin Anding, Melanie Bestland, Lisa Bjerga, Scott Braith, Rachel […]
Lakewood Health System Launches Patient Advisory Groups
Lakewood Health System is one of four hospitals in Minnesota chosen to take part in the “Include Always” pilot initiative launched by the Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA). The “Include Always” initiative was created in an effort to promote patient and family engagement in all aspects of healthcare. According to research done by the Health Research […]
Lakewood Health System Medical Marketplace is Preferred Veterans Administration Supplier
Lakewood Health System’s Medical Marketplace recently became a preferred Veteran Administration (VA) Supplier. Both the Staples (49725 Cty. 83) and Long Prairie (720 Commerce Rd., Suite 2) stores are now preferred contractors and offer home medical equipment and supplies, so veterans who are being seen at the VA can order items, such as diabetic shoes, […]