Lakewood Health System

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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08/16/2025

Lakewood loves being part of the Staples Railroad Days parade each year — it’s one of our favorite ways to celebrate community, connect with families, and share a little Lakewood spirit along the route! 🧡💙

🚂After the skies cleared this morning, more than 50 Lakewood and Twin Cities Orthopedics staff and families walked in th...
08/16/2025

🚂After the skies cleared this morning, more than 50 Lakewood and Twin Cities Orthopedics staff and families walked in the parade — rocking our “Hope Has A New Home” T-shirts and handing out 1,500 frisbees at the Staples Railroad Days parade.

We enjoyed seeing all the fun and festive parade units — especially Santa driving a tractor and sporting a flowery shirt who was in town to promote the upcoming Staples Lions' "Polar Express" event!

Lakewood provided 4,000 bottles of water in our signature giant orange tubs to keep Railroad Days attendees hydrated. We also have our Lakewood stage set up in downtown Staples for some amazing entertainment today!

A huge shoutout to Lakewood's Aly Twardowski for her behind-the-scenes hard work for Railroad Days and this week’s Fancy Pants Golf Classic.👏

Community is at the heart of everything we do at Lakewood! 🧡💙

08/16/2025

Plenty of cheers for Ken Hales, 93, as he crossed the finish line this morning at the annual Jeffrey Ziegler 5K run/walk in Staples! Jenna Jobe had the honor of handing Mr. Hale his race tee. Jobe is the daughter of the late Jeffrey Ziegler.🇺🇸 This race is powered by Lakewood Health System.🧡💙

🌧 Rain or shine, the spirit was strong at this morning’s Ziegler 5K Run & Walk in Staples! A total of 41 runners and wal...
08/16/2025

🌧 Rain or shine, the spirit was strong at this morning’s Ziegler 5K Run & Walk in Staples! A total of 41 runners and walkers — of all ages — hit the course in memory of Jeffrey Ziegler.

Worth noting was the oldest participant, Ken Hales of Staples, who is 93 years young! He lit up the course with a big smile, cheers and plenty of encouragement along the way. (Ken walks 2 miles a day at the community center and got his doctor’s “OK” before today’s event!)

This annual tribute — organized by Jeffrey’s daughter Jenna Jobe, dedicated volunteers and powered by Lakewood Health System — is a beautiful way to honor Jeffrey’s legacy of service, joy of running and community during Staples Railroad Days. 🚂

🚧 Lakewood Cancer Center construction update 🚧 The most exciting change you’ll notice this week from Highway 10 — our bo...
08/15/2025

🚧 Lakewood Cancer Center construction update 🚧 The most exciting change you’ll notice this week from Highway 10 — our bold, new Lakewood logo is now proudly displayed on the Cancer Center exterior! 🧡

Inside, progress continues at a steady pace with:
🔸Taping and painting.
🔹Installation of fixtures, countertops, and cabinets.
🔸Technology checks to ensure everything is ready for patient care.

Every update brings us closer to opening this beautiful new space, designed to provide compassionate, state-of-the-art cancer care close to home. 🧡💙




We couldn’t help but smile watching little Kinley, who just turned 1, exploring one of the sensory toys in our waiting a...
08/15/2025

We couldn’t help but smile watching little Kinley, who just turned 1, exploring one of the sensory toys in our waiting area. 💕 She’s pictured here with her mama, Kylee Sauer, waiting to see Dr. Katie Norris for Kinley’s one-year checkup.

Dr. Norris is one of our amazing family medicine physicians, with special interests in general family medicine, women’s health and pediatrics. She sees patients at both our Staples and Pillager clinics.

To learn more, go to: https://www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com/physicians/katie-norris/ 🧡💙





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🚧 Eagle Bend Clinic exterior makeover update 🚧 The new siding and windows are looking fantastic at our Eagle Bend Clinic...
08/15/2025

🚧 Eagle Bend Clinic exterior makeover update 🚧 The new siding and windows are looking fantastic at our Eagle Bend Clinic! Even though the rain tried to slow things down this Friday morning, Austin and Brody from Salber Construction were all smiles and happy to take a few pics before taking a break until the rain let up.

The clinic is temporarily closed during these upgrades but will reopen September 2 – fresh, updated and ready to welcome our patients again.

We’re excited to see these improvements taking shape and proud to keep investing in the communities and patients we serve in the Eagle Bend area. 🧡💙


Maggie from Longbella Drug says “Come on in!” for the final 2 days of 🚂 Longbella Drug’s Railroad Days Progressive Sale!...
08/15/2025

Maggie from Longbella Drug says “Come on in!” for the final 2 days of 🚂 Longbella Drug’s Railroad Days Progressive Sale!🛍

From now through Saturday, Aug. 16, shop during normal business hours (M–F 9a–6p, Sat 9a–1p) at the Lakewood Plaza in Staples — and enjoy fabulous deals!

🕯 ALL WEEK: WoodWick Candles: 30% OFF

🎉 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: All gifts 50% OFF

*** Excludes Abdallah candy, Yeti products, i-gogs, cards, books and over-the-counter (OTC) items.

From puzzles and home décor to drinkware and unique finds, it’s the perfect time to stock up on gifts (and maybe treat yourself too 😉)!

What a day at The Vintage Golf Course! 🌞 A total of 23 teams teed off for the Lakewood Foundation’s annual 👖Fancy Pants ...
08/15/2025

What a day at The Vintage Golf Course! 🌞 A total of 23 teams teed off for the Lakewood Foundation’s annual 👖Fancy Pants Golf Classic⛳️, enjoying a beautiful, breezy summer day.

Golfers tested their skills in contests throughout the course — from sinking the longest putt to a colorful whiffle ball chipping challenge — all in good fun and for a great cause. And yes! Lakewood’s infamous orange couch made it onto the course for some unforgettable team photos!🧡

🏆 Top Team Score: Vitality Healthcare Management with an impressive 19 under.

👖 Fancy Pants Award: Nor-son Construction, rocking bold, tropical flowered pants and bright Lakewood orange hats!

We are so grateful to every golfer, volunteer and sponsor who made today a success. Special thanks to the following sponsors:

🔸1st International Bank & Trust
🔸Nyhus Chevrolet
🔹Holistic Pain Management
🔹Nor-Son Construction
🔹Oasis Medical Group
🔹Unity Bank
🔸WIPFLI
🔸Big Stone Therapies
🔸CMDI Imaging Cooperative
🔹Guardian Pharmacy
🔹Staples Eye Clinic
🔸Thrivent
🔸Trident Seafoods
🔹Dan’s Prize
🔹Elite Title
🔸Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union

A huge shoutout to Paul and The Vintage Golf Club staff for their warm hospitality and hard work.

Most importantly, we thank the teams for their support, as it helps the Lakewood Oncology Support Fund — making a meaningful difference for patients when they need it most. 🧡💙

See you next year!🏌️🏌️‍♀️

🏌️‍♂️☀️ It’s a beautiful, breezy morning as Lakewood staff are setting up at The Vintage Golf Course in Staples for our ...
08/14/2025

🏌️‍♂️☀️ It’s a beautiful, breezy morning as Lakewood staff are setting up at The Vintage Golf Course in Staples for our Foundation’s Fancy Pants Golf Classic!👖We look forward to welcoming teams, oodles of fun, and support for a great cause.
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🌿✂️ Grand Opening of the Legacy Arboretum and Nature Trail 🌿✂️What began as an idea this spring has quickly blossomed in...
08/14/2025

🌿✂️ Grand Opening of the Legacy Arboretum and Nature Trail 🌿✂️

What began as an idea this spring has quickly blossomed into a beautiful reality! The Legacy Arboretum and Nature Trail officially opened Wednesday evening with a ribbon cutting and a few “creative” cutting tools.

This 1-mile trail invites all ages to explore winding paths, a pond and a variety of trees and plant life. The project will also serve as an outdoor classroom for the Staples-Motley School District, giving students hands-on opportunities to learn about nature.

Lakewood Health System was honored to be a sponsor of this project and proud to have our CEO, Lisa Bjerga, on hand to help celebrate the opening and be a part of the ribbon cutting.🌿

Special recognition was given to Central Lakes College’s Heavy Equipment program for their work in helping bring the trail to life too.

Be sure to enjoy a hike along this scenic nature trail, located at 713 Airport Road.🚶🚶‍♀️

🎙 Lakewood CEO Lisa Bjerga joined Corey Tackmann from Superstation K106 to talk about something close to our hearts — su...
08/13/2025

🎙 Lakewood CEO Lisa Bjerga joined Corey Tackmann from Superstation K106 to talk about something close to our hearts — supporting students through SPARKS Mentoring at Staples-Motley Elementary. 🧡💙

On Mondays throughout the school year, several Lakewood staff volunteer their time to be Reading Buddies, listening to students read and offering encouragement.

Throughout today, Tackmann and Justin Thorne, a SPARKS board member, welcomed community and school representatives to talk on the air about SPARKS and the amazing ways our community steps up to help.

🍔 Becks Burger Co. donated a portion of today’s burger sales to SPARKS Mentoring, with other local restaurants planning similar fundraisers.

Here’s to supporting students and making a difference together! Bravo!👏

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The History of Lakewood Health System

History of the District

The United Hospital District was formed in 1973 when the city of Staples transferred ownership and operation over to the hospital district. The city hospital first started as a 24-bed hospital in 1936, and expanded to a 40-bed facility in 1957. The hospital district consisted of 10 townships and two cities, and at that time elections were held by various townships and cities to form the hospital district.

The purpose of forming the district was to expand board representation and financial support for health care services in the Staples / Motley area. The hospital district is allowed to be formed under state statutes which gives the board more flexibility in securing debt, owning real estate and had fewer restrictions than a 501C6 city facility.

In 1977, a new hospital and nursing home was constructed on Prairie Avenue with the merger of the hospital and the Mary Rondorf Nursing Home. The hospital merged with the clinic in 1997 and a private 501C3 corporation called Lakewood Health System was formed to merge public and private dollars. The district retained the debt and ownership of property, but turned our daily operations through an affiliation agreement and lease with Lakewood Health System.