***Star Tribune Top Workplaces FIVE years in a row!*** At Lakewood Health System, we're not just friendly, we're the kind of friendly that makes you feel like you're part of the family. Our innovative spirit drives us to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to any challenge. And our progressive mindset means we're always pushing forward, never content with the status quo. Lakewood Health System is an independent, integrated rural healthcare system. Founded in 1936 and located in the city of Staples, we are a recognized leader in providing innovative and personalized care. With a firm foundation of family practice, we connect everyday care to world class specialists, right in your backyard. From women’s specialty and senior services, to orthopedic, surgical and outreach care, our 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and primary care clinics serve the communities of Staples, Browerville, Eagle Bend, Motley and Pillager, with a dermatology clinic and skin and laser center in Sartell. Across the spectrum of life, we are here to provide high-quality, personalized care! Ready for a more personal approach in your career? Join us at Lakewood Health System, where our friendly, innovative, and progressive culture creates a workplace that's both challenging and rewarding. Together, we can thrive and make a difference. 49725 County 83, Staples, Minnesota Phone: 218-894-1515 www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com
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49725 County 83
Staples, Minnesota 56479, US
401 Prairie Ave NE
Staples, Minnesota 56479, US
Lakewood was privileged to host high school students from Staples-Motley, Pillager, Wadena, Bertha-Hewitt, and Verndale schools for last week's career day. Students had the opportunity to do some hands-on learning for a wide variety of careers available within the healthcare industry. We're so excited for the next generation of caring and passionate workers!
As a rural healthcare facility, Lakewood is proud and privileged to provide great care and valuable resources to our patients and communities.
Governor Tim Walz has officially proclaimed Thursday, November 21, 2024, as Rural Health Day to celebrate the vital role that rural healthcare professionals, hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities play in supporting our communities. 🎉 🩺 Join us in recognizing the dedication, resilience, and resourcefulness of those working to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural Minnesotans. Thank you for making a difference every day! #NationalRuralHealthDay
We always have a great time at Sourcewell's Young Scientist Conference, but this year our Emergency Services really took the mission of "hands-on experience" to a new level! Grateful for events like this that expose the next generation to a variety of careers!
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Creating that "lightbulb" moment. Educators strive for it everywhere, to create a moment where a student has that "lightbulb" go off in their head. A moment where they realize they can do something, or pursue a study. Sourcewell just put on it's 2nd year of the Young Scientists Conference, and I love this event. Our schools are very rural, and as someone who grew up in the region, I never thought I could be a scientist growing up. This conference pulls together scientists from various trades and it's really cool because these are a lot of local speakers. Not only are we saying you could be a scientist, we are showing the students people who are working scientists in this part of the country. I think the highlight to me was Lakewood Health System's session where they had students help get someone into a backboard, load them into an ambulance, and care for them while the ambulance drives around. It was super immersive, educational, and they did a great job of getting the kids involved. So if you're a leader in any given trade or industry, how are you going to create lightbulb moments to inspire future workers?
We're so glad to have Dr. McGovern on our team here at Lakewood!
Presidential Leadership Scholar | Closing The Rural Cancer Gap | Physician Leadership | Secretary MN ACHE Chapter
Join us in welcoming Dr. Emily McGovern to Lakewood! I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Emily McGovern has joined the Lakewood team. Dr. McGovern shares a passion for delivering exceptional cancer care in rural areas, with a special focus on breast cancer. Her expertise and dedication will have a tremendous impact on healthcare in central Minnesota. This partnership has been a long time coming! Together, we’ll keep building the Rural Cancer Institute and making a real difference for those who need it most. #RuralCancerCare #BreastCancer #OneLakewood
One of the amazing things about our cancer care team (and patients!) at Lakewood is their resounding commitment to increase awareness and access for rural cancer patients throughout the region. Lakewood oncologist Dr. Wade Swenson and Sandra Thompson, Lakewood Oncology patient participated in this incredible event to improve the experience and outcomes for rural cancer patients in central Minnesota!
Presidential Leadership Scholar | Closing The Rural Cancer Gap | Physician Leadership | Secretary MN ACHE Chapter
🌟 It was an honor to speak at the Relay for Life for Best of MNWest in Alexandria! The event was the largest fundraiser to date in Minnesota and the 19th largest in the country. The expanded relay, now including Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Big Stone, Todd, Western Stearns, and Morrison Counties, shows the power of our communities coming together to fight cancer. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this important cause! Together, we are making a difference. 💪 #RelayForLife #CancerAwareness #GreaterMN #CommunityStrong
The orange shovels hit the dirt this morning during the official groundbreaking for the Lakewood Cancer Center!!! Attendees included Lakewood employees, providers and board members, Staples community and business members, representatives from Nor-Son Construction, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, RPS Oncology, and more. A few words were shared by Lisa Bjerga, Lakewood President and CEO; Dr. Christine Albrecht, Lakewood Chief Medical Officer; Dr. Wade Swenson, Lakewood oncologist; Sandra Thompson, Lakewood oncology patient; and Mandy Heffron, communications representative from Michelle Fischbach's office. Thank you to all who joined us! We are grateful for the ways this facility will help us provide convenient, comprehensive cancer care for our Lakewood patients!
We are proud to share that we were named as a Star Tribune Top Workplace for the *fifth year in a row*, with special recognition by Energage for excellence in Culture, Purpose and Values! We have the best employees who make our mission of delivering high quality, personalized care a reality each and every day. If you're ready to do join the change, and take a more personal approach to your career, we want you on our team!
All are welcome to celebrate the groundbreaking of our new Cancer Center in one week!
Presidential Leadership Scholar | Closing The Rural Cancer Gap | Physician Leadership | Secretary MN ACHE Chapter
🚀 Exciting Development in Rural Cancer Care Delivery! 🚀 We are proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Lakewood Cancer Center on June 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM in Staples, Minnesota. This initiative highlights the critical role of local leadership in enhancing healthcare infrastructure to close the Rural Cancer Gap. 🔗 Join us as we embark on this transformative project to provide comprehensive cancer care tailored to the needs of rural populations. #HealthcareInnovation #RuralHealth #Leadership #RuralCancer
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We were AMAZED at the sea of orange at our GIVE ORANGE event this past Friday where sponsors and attendees helped us raise over $45,000 for our Lakewood Oncology Fund! These dollars will go directly support our patients and their families as they navigate cancer treatment at Lakewood. Special thanks to Sandra Thompson for sharing her cancer journey at Lakewood over the past year, as well as to Dr. Wade Swenson, oncology provider, and Kali Pachan, social worker. You all shared the difference Lakewood Orange makes in the lives of our patients and their families each day.
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We are THRILLED to announce our 2024 Team Member of the Year - Tiff Lorber! Tiff is an OB Tech & HUC with over a decade of service at Lakewood. Tiff delivers high, quality personalized care to all patients she interacts with, and extends that service and compassion to her fellow staff, too. Tiff goes above and beyond in all she does, lifts the unit with her enthusiasm and humor, and embodies Lakewood Orange each day. Congratulations Tiff! #LHSHealthSystemWeek