Lakewood Health System

04/26/2026

Bright and cheerful daffodils are beginning to bloom near our main entrance, adding a fresh pop of color and a warm welcome for patients, families and visitors who walk through our doors. 💛 Come on spring! We're rooting for you to come and stay awhile. 🙂

04/25/2026

When the cause is this meaningful. You show up in ORANGE. 🧡

Lakewood oncologists Dr. Wade Swenson and Dr. Aquino Williams showcasing both style and panache at Give Orange fundraiser last night! 😊





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When the cause is bigger than yourself, you show up — in orange!🎗️ Grateful to dress up alongside Aquino Williams for an incredible fundraiser benefiting our Lakewood Health System community. 🧡
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04/25/2026

💐 What do you do with the beautiful fresh flower arrangements from our Give Orange event?

You share them. 🧡

Sixteen flower arrangements found a second home at our care center, where residents and staff could enjoy their beauty a little longer.

📸 Pictured here is resident Maryann with RNs PJ and Nicole. 🌼

04/25/2026

THANK YOU for being at our Give Orange event last night, Staples Chamber of Commerce! We appreciate your support and the very kind words! 🧡💙

04/25/2026

🧡 Last night at our Give Orange fundraiser, we debuted a video that truly captures the heart of why we come together for this Foundation event.

This beautiful video features two strong and incredible women — Pam Robinson of New York Mills and Kara Kern of Verndale. Their journeys are different, but both are filled with resilience and courage. We are grateful to Pam and Kara for allowing us to share their stories with you.
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04/25/2026

🧡 Last night at our Give Orange fundraiser, we debuted a video that truly captures the heart of why we come together for this Foundation event.

This beautiful video features two strong and incredible women — Pam Robinson of New York Mills and Kara Kern of Verndale. Their journeys are different, but both are filled with resilience and courage. We are grateful to Pam and Kara for allowing us to share their stories with you. 🧡🙏

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04/25/2026

What an incredible night of generosity, laughter, and heartfelt moments! 🧡

Our annual Give Orange Fundraiser + Auction brought together more than 150 attendees — and together, we are proud to share that we exceeded our $60,000 goal in support of the Lakewood Health System Foundation. 🧡🎉🧡🎉

Each year, this special evening unites our community around one powerful purpose: supporting our patients and families who rely on Lakewood for care close to home.

One of the most moving highlights of the night was a beautiful video featuring stories from those directly impacted by the Foundation's generosity, including a Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery class participant/advocate Pam Robinson of New York Mills and oncology patient Kara Kern of Verndale. Their journeys were a powerful reminder of why Give Orange matters.

The evening was emceed by Foundation and Marketing Director Matt Jensen, who shared a heartfelt message of gratitude, reminding guests that "because of you, we are able to extend care and compassion" far beyond what is reimbursed.

Foundation Development Officer David Jeremiason also highlighted the key areas donors can support, including the Oncology Patient Fund, Senior Care, and Parkinson’s Patient & Wellness Fund.

Attendees enjoyed a lively mix of silent and live auctions, fun games, and delicious appetizers from Prairie Bay Catering — all set against a vibrant backdrop of orange, navy, fresh flowers and sunset.

New this year was a crowd-favorite: a lip sync showdown and fundraiser, “These Lips Don’t Lie!” Max Strickland (Staples-Motley graduate) wowed the audience with a spot-on Tom Cruise performance to “Old-Time Rock-n-Roll,” while Lakewood’s Dr. Lindsay Leveille and Lexie Otteson brought the sizzle and shake with a Pitbull/Shakira mashup (complete with costume changes)!

Congratulations to our raffle winners:
🎉 $10,000 – Randy Swonger - Dalton, Minn.
🎉 $2,500 – Lester Miller - Staples
🎉 $500 – Darren Holst - Staples

🧡 THANK YOU again to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, and volunteered. Your generosity helps us provide vital services and compassionate care close to home. 🧡




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04/24/2026

Lakewood Health System is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Redemske will begin seeing patients at our Browerville clinic on April 30.

She will also continue to see patients at Lakewood's Pillager clinic.

Dr. Redemske provides chiropractic care for patients of all ages, with a special focus on family and pediatric care. She is trained in diversified chiropractic techniques, Thompson drop-table techniques, and Activator Methods®.

She is also board-certified in physiotherapy techniques, offering additional support for soft tissue health through treatments such as heat therapy, cupping, electrical stimulation, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.

Dr. Redemske is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (218) 894-8259.

For more information about chiropractic care at Lakewood Health System, visit: https://shorturl.at/QNCHj

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04/24/2026

Sandy Witz is all decked out in ORANGE today to celebrate tonight’s Give Orange event! 🧡🎉🧡 Sandy is one of our wonderful and dedicated RNs in Palliative Care, bringing compassionate care to the patients and families she serves every day.

But that’s not all … it’s also Sandy’s birthday today! 🎂

Let’s help make her day extra special by filling the comments with birthday wishes and a whole lot of Lakewood LOVE! 🧡

Happy Birthday, Sandy! 🎉Hope you have an amazing day, and the MN Twins get a WIN for you tonight! ⚾

04/24/2026

We have been hard at work preparing for tonight’s Lakewood Foundation's Give Orange Fundraiser + Auction — transforming The Grille area with vibrant orange🧡, rich navy💙, and touches of white🤍.

We look forward to welcoming attendees this evening to our main campus and coming together to support our Foundation.


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04/24/2026

Our Laboratory team wrapped up Medical Lab Week with a fun “Lab Story” video.

Thank you to our Lab team for your expertise and heart. We’re grateful for all you do — today and every day.