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Lakewood Health System Since 1936, Lakewood Health System has made it our business to ensure the health and well-being of our patients and communities.
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For 35 years, Mary Erickson, RN, has been a nurse patients could count on, and a source of expertise coworkers could tur...
09/26/2026

For 35 years, Mary Erickson, RN, has been a nurse patients could count on, and a source of expertise coworkers could turn to at Lakewood.🧡 💙

As she begins her well-earned retirement, we’re celebrating the little girl who dreamed of becoming a nurse and the remarkable nurse she became.

🔗 Read Mary’s story here: https://shorturl.at/DjhR0



The sweet carnival treats made their way to The Pines and The Manor today too! As 🚢 Cruise Week wrapped up, tenants enjo...
09/25/2026

The sweet carnival treats made their way to The Pines and The Manor today too!

As 🚢 Cruise Week wrapped up, tenants enjoyed peaches & cream smoothies and funnel cake, served by Kathy Dobson and Tyler Davidson.

The treats were delicious, and the chance to sit together and catch up made the afternoon even sweeter. 🧡💙

What a fun way to finish the cruise! ⚓



Our ⛴ Great Lakes Tour ended at Niagara Falls with a Splash Carnival featuring a duck pond, ring toss, plinko, lollipop ...
09/25/2026

Our ⛴ Great Lakes Tour ended at Niagara Falls with a Splash Carnival featuring a duck pond, ring toss, plinko, lollipop pull, paddle boat races, prizes, cotton candy, funnel cakes and pop!

As for the most popular attraction? It might have been a tie between the delicious cotton candy and Jersey the adorable miniature donkey!

It was especially wonderful to see family members joining residents for the fun and enjoying the festivities.

We want to say thank you to the wonderful volunteers who helped run the games as well as assist at bingo, the car show and more throughout the week.

Last, but certainly not least, a HUGE shoutout to our Activities Department and Nutrition Services for the hard work, creativity and heart they poured into every stop this week. You all made this a ⛴ cruise trip to remember for residents, tenants and families! 🧡💙



⛴ The Great Lakes Tour has reached its final stop: Niagara Falls! 🌊 This morning, residents sporting their "cruise week"...
09/25/2026

⛴ The Great Lakes Tour has reached its final stop: Niagara Falls! 🌊

This morning, residents sporting their "cruise week" T-shirts, explored the sights of this famous destination, like the thundering Horseshoe Falls and the American and Bridal Veil Falls. Together, the three waterfalls make for one spectacular view!

Then it was back to the boatyard! Residents put the finishing touches on their colorful paddle boats in anticipation of this afternoon’s race.

Cruise Week wraps up with a 💦 Splash Carnival 💦 featuring games, snacks and fun. What a way to sail into the finale! ⚓




Flu shots are now available at all Lakewood Health System clinic locations, including Browerville, Eagle Bend, Motley, P...
09/25/2026

Flu shots are now available at all Lakewood Health System clinic locations, including Browerville, Eagle Bend, Motley, Pillager, and Staples, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

Everyone age six months and older is eligible to receive a flu shot. FluMist is also available at the Pillager and Staples locations for those who qualify.

In addition to regular clinic availability, Lakewood Health System will host a flu shot clinic on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Staples clinic, located at 49725 County Road 83 (Main Entrance). While appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome; however, wait times may vary.

☎️ To schedule a flu shot during the Oct. 10 clinic, call (218) 894-8611. Flu shots during regular business hours are available on a walk-in basis at all Lakewood clinic locations.

Most insurance plans cover flu shots. Patients with questions about coverage or potential out-of-pocket costs are encouraged to contact their insurance provider before receiving their flu shot.

🩸Yesterday, our Lakewood team members rolled up their sleeves and donated 32 units of blood❣️ with the help of the Ameri...
09/25/2026

🩸Yesterday, our Lakewood team members rolled up their sleeves and donated 32 units of blood❣️ with the help of the American Red Cross. That’s many lives and families impacted thanks to the generosity of our staff!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stepped up to donate!

‼️There’s currently a critical need for blood donations.‼️ Find a blood drive near you at www.redcrossblood.org



🩷 DEADLINE is TODAY to Support a Great Cause! 🩷October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re inviting our Lakewood...
09/25/2026

🩷 DEADLINE is TODAY to Support a Great Cause! 🩷

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re inviting our Lakewood staff, patients, families and community to join us in wearing 🩷 PINK🩷 and showing support for breast cancer awareness!

Pink apparel is now available to order through the Old 10 Apparel online store at https://shorturl.at/bpefU with all proceeds benefiting the Lakewood Health System Foundation. 💕

And we’re taking the pink spirit to the sidelines! Lakewood staff will be showing their support at two Staples-Motley High School events:

🏐 Volleyball – Thursday, Oct. 8
🏈 Football – Friday, Oct. 9

Want your shirt in time for one of the games? When placing your online order, please add a note in the “Notes” section letting Old 10 know you’d like your order prioritized for the October 8 volleyball game or October 9 football game. Otherwise, your shirt may not arrive in time.

🛍️ HURRY! Final order deadline is TODAY, Sept. 25.

🩷 Thank you for helping us raise awareness, support our community and make an impact through the Lakewood Foundation! 🩷

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🧡 Faces Behind the Care 💙 Laura GreweLaura Grewe is an interface and applications analyst who helps keep Lakewood’s syst...
09/25/2026

🧡 Faces Behind the Care 💙 Laura Grewe

Laura Grewe is an interface and applications analyst who helps keep Lakewood’s systems connected, from lab instruments to radiology software and Epic. She is approaching 30 years at Lakewood, and she still loves that her work brings something new to learn.

🔶 Tell us what your job title is and a little about what you do?
🔷 “In my job as an interface and applications analyst, I work with most of the software and hardware that talk back and forth with EPIC, like our radiology system, lab instruments, and radiologist dictation system. In February 2027, it will be my 30-year anniversary."

🔶 Favorite part of your job?
🔷 “The variety and challenges, and of course, my co-workers."

🔶 If your job had a theme song, what would it be?
🔷 “Parked By the Lake" by Dean Summerwind — an IT favorite.”

🔶 Do you have a saying or mantra you live by?
🔷 " 'Reboot for the win!’ when an issue is resolved."

🔶 One word to describe Lakewood?
🔷 “Flexible."

🔶 Favorite movie you love to watch with your family?
🔷 “Overboard” with Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.

🔶 If you could switch jobs with anyone at Lakewood for a week, who would it be?
🔷 “Probably one of our surgeons. I think it would be fascinating to see how God has ‘knit’ the human body together under our skin."

🔶 What do you enjoy outside of work?
🔷 “My twin grandsons, doing some farming duties, watching my son coach, and exercising!"

We’re grateful for team members like Laura, whose expertise keeps the systems behind our care connected. Thank you for nearly 30 years of service too! 🧡💙



Rainy day in Detroit? That didn’t dampen the fun aboard Lakewood’s Great Lakes Tour! ☔⚓Residents and tenants gathered fo...
09/24/2026

Rainy day in Detroit? That didn’t dampen the fun aboard Lakewood’s Great Lakes Tour! ☔⚓

Residents and tenants gathered for bingo this afternoon, with friends from The Pines joining in. Volunteer bingo caller Kevin Grondahl kept everyone smiling with his jokes and stories between games.

Afterward came a Detroit-inspired food show, with samples of butter burgers, hard apple cider battered po***ck, warm German potato salad, “bait cups” made with pudding, cookie pieces and gummy worms, and mock cocktails.

When it was time to head home, Activities Director Katie Schueller gave our friends from The Pines a lift. Another splendid afternoon together, having fun and connecting with one another!

The fun continues tonight! Everyone is welcome to watch the Wadena Whirlaways practice their dancing at 7 p.m. in the dining hall.

⛴ Tomorrow is the final day of Cruise Week as we set sail for Niagara Falls! What a fabulous week it's been aboard the Lakewood Cruise Line! ⛴ ⚓




Lakewood will be holding its 17th annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. A...
09/24/2026

Lakewood will be holding its 17th annual Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who has experienced the death of their baby during pregnancy, at birth or during infancy, is welcome and encouraged to attend.

The nondenominational ceremony will include a time for reflection, luminary lighting, and a special message at Lakewood's Main Campus - lower level. 🧡💙

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Staples, MN
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