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Lakewood Health System Public Hearing

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) held a public hearing at 6 p.m. on May 14, on Lakewood Health System's cessation of inpatient mental health services in its Medicare-certified behavioral health unit. 

According to the submission filed by Lakewood Health System, they will continue to provide outpatient mental health services. The unit is currently on divert status due to lack of staff for new admissions.

More information is available in the MDH news release: Public hearing set for May 14 on Lakewood Health Care cessation inpatient mental health services.

Hospital name: Lakewood Health System

Hospital owner: Lakewood Health System

Hospital location: Staples, Minnesota

Proposed service change: Lakewood Health System's cessation of inpatient mental health services in its Medicare-certified behavioral health unit. 

Public hearing date and time: May 14, 2024, at 6 p.m. (via Teams)

The Minnesota Department of Health serves as a facilitator to ensure there is public discussion and engagement for any proposed closure, reduction of services or relocation of services for a hospital or hospital campus as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 144.555.

This statute gives MDH the authority to hold the meeting and to inform the public but not to change, delay or prevent the proposed changes, closures, or relocations.

Call documents

  • Presentation: 2024-05-14 Lakewood Health System Cessation of Inpatient Behavioral Health Services Presentation (PDF)
  • Transcript: 2024-05-14 Lakewood Health System Cessation of Inpatient Mental Health Services Public Hearing Transcript (PDF)
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