ST. JOSEPH – Lakeland Health officials said that they are pleased to announce a new primary care practice is now open and accepting patients in St. Joseph. 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.

“Our goal is to continue providing our friends and neighbors with access to high quality, affordable healthcare options close to home,” said James Savoie, Director of Primary Care Services, Lakeland Health. “With the addition of another primary care practice in the St. Joseph community we are able to better meet the healthcare needs of our community, now, and for generations to come.”

Community members are invited to attend an open house at the practice from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 12 to meet members of the care team, tour the facilities, and enter to win door prizes including a Char-Broil grill, Fitbit Versa, or a beach-themed gift basket, according to event organizers. For more information about the practice and services offered, or to schedule an appointment, visit lakelandprimarymed.com or call (269) 983-3380

Lakeland Health is a non-profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a cancer center, rehabilitation centers, long-term care, hospice, home care services and physician practices. Lakeland was ranked as a 15 Top U.S. Health System by Truven Health Analytics in 2017. The health system has over 4,000 employees who provide clinical and support services at locations throughout southwest Michigan, and partners with more than 450 affiliated physicians and other providers.

For more information, visit lakelandhealth.org.