Lakewood Family Medicine

Whose children enjoy receiving a book when they come in for a Well Child Visit??
We love giving out treasures to our patients, and are so thankful for the Reach out and Read Program 📖📖📖

35 for 35 - Reach Out and Read Meet the books, the authors, and the illustrators included in 35 for 35, a collection celebrating the millions of families transformed across the 35-year journey of Reach Out and Read — and the millions more we will soon reach.

Something to consider this Summer...
A FAMILY digital fast....what could happen??
Take a listen to this intriguing podcast 😊

Another great resource for Mental Health Awareness Month:

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Just a reminder that our Staff Appreciation Picnic is today and we will have an extended lunch break. The front doors will be closed from 11:30-1:30.
Thanks for your understanding while we gather the staff to celebrate them:)

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Aging well.....isn't that what we all want to do?? That's the goal for ourselves, and for our community. Take a moment with the link below....

Welcome to BrainGuide The BrainGuide memory questionnaire is free and can be completed as a self-administered questionnaire or filled out by a caregiver or someone close to you. Questionnaires are not recorded or shared with anyone. It does not provide a diagnosis, but it can help guide you toward information and resourc...

The month of June is also Mental Health Awareness Month....we will be sharing some excellent resources for you to read from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Take the Moment: Join NAMI's Mental Health Awareness Month campaign as we spotlight our signature programs! Let's break the stigma together!
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June is the month we celebrate the Men we love. Supporting the men in our lives takes many forms, but our goal is to help them be as healthy as they want to be.

As we all look forward to a beautiful weekend celebration of remembrance, we wanted to remind our patients that we will be closed on Saturday 5/25.

Our office will be closed Saturday 5/25.
We will re-open Tuesday morning 5/28

Celebrate safely folks!

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With heavy hearts we share the obituary of a beloved colleague and friend, Dr. Bill Vander-Vliet. He served the community so well, for so many years, and we will truly miss him. We are praying blessings of comfort for his family.

Dr. William Lain Vander Vliet - View Obituary & Service Information Share Memories and Support the Family.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LBVixMmZSSk

A terrific podcast about mental health with our very own Dr. Beth Peter.

Dr. Beth Peter | The Stable Cyclist Podcast | Episode 12 Join host John Peter and his special guest, Dr. Beth Peter from Holland, Michigan, as they delve into the transformative power of nature on mental health and...

The first walk is tomorrow evening.....Hope to see you there!

Step it Up Walking Program - Ottawa County, Michigan   Watch the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting April 17, 2024 @ 3:00 PM Step it Up Step It Up! 2024April 30 - June 22 Register Here Learn More Step it Up! Events This free program is designed to help you stay active and explore new parks. Participants of all fitness levels are invi...

Today is the day!
If you have medication 💊 you need to dispose, open the link for the nearest Take Back center.

Take Back Day The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

We just completed our Staff Safety and Skills Fair for this year. Thank you to the organizers and the guest speakers Showalter Van Tongeren LMSW and Jeff Stuttman of Lasting Compressions who made our time together educational.
It isn't very often we gather all the staff for mandatory learning, but when we do we make it special.
Thanks also to our caring Physicians who make certain we stay sharp and the Community's Choice!

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Take Back Day The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

Our Annual Safety Fair next week:

Wednesday 4/24 we will be closing the office from 11:30-2pm to equip our staff with Safety policies, procedures and competencies.

We apologies for the inconvenience, but your safety is our priority.

Send a message to learn more

Our very own Dr. Jon Kroeze speaking at Evergreen Commons about Parkinson's Disease in April. Much of the Fresh Aire issue is dedicated to those living with Parkinson's and the support offered in our community.
Check it out on page 13:

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Step it Up Walking Program - Ottawa County, Michigan   Watch the Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting April 17, 2024 @ 3:00 PM Step it Up Step It Up! 2024April 30 - June 22 Register Here Learn More Step it Up! Events This free program is designed to help you stay active and explore new parks. Participants of all fitness levels are invi...

We had fun taking turns viewing the Solar Eclipse on a busy Monday ☀️☀️

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Who else is EXCITED about having this beautiful rink downtown! Another community spot to gather and be outdoors in beautiful Holland:)

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Holland to break ground on new ice park this April The $11 million ice park will include a circular ice rink with a curved pathway, fire pits and a curling rink. The city said the park will provide year-round use.

Consider this for some family fun!

Looking for a night hike? Muskegon Luge’s 4-mile trail system keeps the lights on Hike the Lights is a free, lit trail system that stays on from sunset to 10 p.m. every night.

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Title: April Is Parkinson's Awareness Month Found on Google from healthline.com

There is a Love and Lean Walk/Run in Zeeland on Saturday 4/28/24 and this is raising awareness for Su***de prevention, and supporting the Mental Health Foundation classes in our local school systems.

Please sign up through this link, or if you prefer, Search Love and Lean walk to get more information, and sign up today!

8th Annual Love & Lean Walk/Run for Mental Health The 8th Annual Love & Lean Walk/Run for Mental Health is on Saturday April 27, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K Walk/Run, 1.5 Mile Walk, and 1.5 Mile Walk (no t-shirt).

Office hours next week:

We will be turning off the phones at 4:30 and sending our staff home at 5pm Monday-Friday next week.
We will be here for you 8-5, but no evening hours during Spring Break week( April 1-5)
As always, there will be a Physician on call when the office is closed.
For those of us staying in town....we'll see you around!! 🌹

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We are SO proud of our Providers and Staff for participating in the Reach out and Read Program. Giving books to our kiddos at their Well Child Visits is a pleasure and a privilege....we hope you like it too!
Watch the video below to see some familiar faces:)

Reach Out and Read aims to build reading skills from birth A national program is working to expose children to language and increase literacy as early as birth.

We're all a little Irish today ☘️🍀☘️💚
Having fun on a Friday!
An Irish blessing to all:
May the road always rise to meet you,
May the wind always be at your back,
May the sun shine warm on your face,
And the rains fall soft on your fields,
May God always hold you in the palm of His hand....

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COVID, flu and RSV are still here. The 'tripledemic' doesn't care that we're over being sick. - I Vaccinate There’s a saying in many hospitals: The nicer a patient is, the worse their prognosis.