Lakewood Health System took a step into the future earlier this summer when they purchased TUG, a smart autonomous mobile robot that securely delivers medications, specimens and other materials between Lakewood’s laboratory (lab), emergency department and hospital lab draw area. When the lab was expanded and moved to the lower level (from its previous location […]
Amber Rasinski Joins Lakewood Health System Medical Staff
Amber Rasinski, family nurse practitioner, joins Lakewood Health System’s medical staff. Originally from Staples, MN, Rasinski earned her master’s degree from Concordia University of Wisconsin. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association and the Minnesota Rural Health Association. Rasinski began working at Lakewood in 2008, most recently as […]
Lakewood Health System Honored with UCare’s “A Salute to Excellence!” Award
UCare held its 14th annual “A Salute to Excellence!” event Thursday evening, October 13, at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center to recognize 22 clinics and care systems with top results in 2021 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measures – including preventive care, disease management, behavioral health, maternity care, care transitions and […]
The Plaza
We’re excited to announce construction of The Plaza, set to begin in October. The Twin Cities Orthopedics Therapy and Sports Performance Center will occupy part of the space, with residential apartments and additional retail space which is available for lease, occupying the rest of the building. The Plaza will be located in Staples, just west […]
Scam Alert
We’ve been made aware of a recent scam involving Lakewood Health System. If you receive an email using the domain @lakewoodhealthsystem.work, it is not from our organization. We have also heard of LinkedIn ads for a remote data entry position which is also not legitimate. If in doubt about something you’ve received, please proceed with […]
Public is Invited to Retirement Celebration for Tim Rice
The public is invited to a retirement celebration for Tim Rice, president and CEO of Lakewood Health System. The three-hour social event will take place on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Timbers Event Center (1220 2nd Ave. NE, Staples). Desserts will be served throughout the event and there will be […]
Dr. Thomas Moraghan Joins Lakewood Health System Medical Staff
Thomas Moraghan, MD, joins Lakewood Health System’s medical staff as its first endocrinologist. Originally from Fargo, ND, Dr. Moraghan received his undergraduate degree from North Dakota State University and his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic – Rochester. Dr. Moraghan is […]
Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers Association Donates Shoes to Frontline Workers at Lakewood Health System
On Wednesday, August 1st, 25 pairs of Skecher shoes were donated to frontline workers at Lakewood Health System, courtesy of the Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers Association. These Skechers are made with rubber technology that includes a special polymer containing sustainable soybean oil, as part of a collaboration with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber […]
Dr. Alex Sauer Joins Lakewood Health System Medical Staff
Alex Sauer, MD, joins Lakewood Health System’s medical staff as its newest family medicine physician. Originally from Brainerd, MN, Dr. Sauer received her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth and her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth and Minneapolis. She completed a family medicine residency in Duluth. Dr. Sauer is a […]
Reycraft is Named New CFO at Lakewood Health System
Joe Reycraft recently accepted the position of chief financial officer (CFO) at Lakewood Health System. Originally from Maple Plain, MN, Reycraft has an undergraduate degree in business with a finance emphasis from Bethel University. He has been with Lakewood since 2013 and started as a financial analyst, after which he quickly advanced into various leadership […]
Dr. Wade Swenson Joins Lakewood Health System Medical Staff
Wade Swenson, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP, joins Lakewood Health System’s medical staff as its new oncologist. Originally from Moorhead, MN, Dr. Swenson received his undergraduate degree from the Minnesota State University Moorhead and his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. He received his Master of Public Health degree from the […]
Jeff Fink is 2022 Lakewood Health System Team Member of the Year
Jeff Fink, registered nurse, was named Lakewood Health System’s 2022 Team Member of the Year. The Team Member of the Year is chosen based on votes from Lakewood’s administrative team and the Lakewood Board. All nominees have received a STAR award during the voting year. Fink’s nomination was submitted anonymously and stated: “Jeff consistently goes […]