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Two New Primary Care Practices in St. Joseph

A new primary care practice has opened its doors in St. Joseph and is currently accepting new patients.

Lakeland Primary Care, St. Joseph is located at 2500 Niles Road, Suite 1, and features a team of five board-certified physicians and advanced practitioners. Alexander Hinckley, DO, Jay Shah, MD, Deanna Rucano, NP, Donald Wolfram, MD, and Roxanne Wolfram, DNP will care for the general medical needs of patients of all ages. Learn more at www.lakelandprimarymed.com

Attend an Open House, win a prize!

Meet members of the care team, tour the facilities, and enter to win great door prizes including a Fitbit Versa™, Char-Broil® grill, or beach-themed gift basket. 

Thursday, July 12
4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
2500 Niles Road, Suite 1
St. Joseph, MI 49085

The family practice of Frederick Born, DO, recently became a Lakeland Medical Practice. Located at 4077 South Cleveland Avenue in St. Joseph, Stevensville Family Practice is now Southwestern Medical Clinic, St. Joseph. Lakeland Health is excited to announce that the practice has expanded. Three new medical providers, Daniel Benson, DO, Elizabeth Egle, MD, and Erin Hayden, NP, have joined Dr. Born in caring for current and new patients. Learn more at www.swmc.org

“The addition of these primary care practices is another indicator of our commitment to expanding access to high-quality health care close to home by recruiting top medical talent. Adding more primary care practices to the Lakeland family provides community members of all ages with more access to healthcare options.” - James Savoie Director of Primary Care Services

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