Every person and object in this world is given one. It’s often the first thing we ask when we
meet someone new.
A name is an incredibly important part of our identity and individuality. It carries deep personal,
cultural, and historical connections. As an organization, our name gives us a sense of belonging and
establishes our place in the communities we serve.
Since we began offering quality, compassionate care to our friends and neighbors in the 1800s,
we’ve had several names:
- Mercy Hospital
- Memorial Hospital
- Pawating Hospital
- Berrien General Hospital
- Community Hospital Watervliet
- Lakeland Regional Health System
- Lakeland Health
- Spectrum Health Lakeland
And last fall we announced our new
name…Corewell Health.
As you drive around Southwest Michigan, or visit one our locations, you will soon see our name
displayed on new signs outside of each of our facilities.
The words and logo that make up Corewell Health are very intentional and reflect who we are and what we do.
Corewell Health has brought two of Michigan’s most respected health systems together in
pursuit of better health. We put your health and wellness at our core because when people are
healthier, they live better.
Through health care and health coverage, we can create more value.
Through compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity and courage, we can
make anything and everything possible.
Through our people, we can care for the whole person with respect,
dignity and love.
I know it can be difficult to part with a familiar name. And it’s also exciting
to be part of something bigger.
I’m proud of, and inspired by, what our new identity symbolizes for
the future of health care in our community and across our state. I hope you are too!
Loren B. Hamel, MD
President, Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan