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TUSTIN, Mich., October 19, 2021 – The Spectrum Health family medicine office in Tustin, which has been operating less than two days a week, will close temporarily effective October 25. Osceola...

Spectrum Health offers drop-off sites and expert resources GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 18, 2021 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Priority Health, Pine Rest and Families Against Narcotics...

Project awarded $2.1 million NIH grant for four year study GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 18, 2021 – Spectrum Health is partnering with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine to...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 12, 2021 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has joined a national initiative to improve pediatric preparedness for future disasters and global health...

Beaumont Health in collaboration with the Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network and local law enforcement agencies are encouraging people to drop off unused or expired prescribed...

Gina Arnett Thompson, RN, JD, has been appointed as Beaumont Health’s new senior vice president and chief compliance officer. She will join the health system in early October. Thompson comes to...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 07, 2021— Spectrum Health has earned the highest possible mark in the 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program in the area of acute care. In this annual recognition...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 7, 2021— Spectrum Health is a recipient of the American Medical Association’s 2021 Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program. The national distinction...

**Sharing on behalf of the American Cancer Society** For all Spectrum Health Cancer program sites including Grand Rapids, Pennock, Ludington, Reed City, Big Rapids, Fremont, and Greenville...

REED CITY & BIG RAPIDS, Mich., October 4, 2021 – To continue providing exceptional same-day care to our community, the Spectrum Health Reed City Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic will be...

For the second year, Beaumont salutes the brave, dedicated work of the organization’s many nurses and nursing support staff through the 2021 Nursing Excellence Awards. “Nurses and the entire...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 29, 2021 – Spectrum Health and Mary Free Bed leaders today announced an enhanced collaboration aimed at increasing access to excellent pediatric acute inpatient...

Initial pre-integration planning beginning, regulatory review on-going Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health continue to make progress toward combining the two organizations to form a new health...

A new, large-scale Beaumont Health study of COVID-19 patients across Southeast Michigan confirms that vaccination prevents hospitalization and death. After analyzing de-identified data for 11,834...

Spectrum Health United Hospital emergency nurses recognized. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 8, 2021 – Two Spectrum Health United Hospital emergency department nurses have been recognized with...

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Beaumont Children’s is celebrating its patients and families by raising awareness about pediatric cancers. Some activities include: The...

Mask requirements and health screenings continue (ST. JOSEPH) – Due to rising COVID-19 positivity rates and inpatient volume, Spectrum Health Lakeland has revised our visitor guidelines....

Allows for same day results, increased testing capacity (ST. JOSEPH) – A new level of molecular testing is now available at Spectrum Health Lakeland through a $350,000 investment in the cobas®...

Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health have signed a formal integration agreement, the next step in the process to create a new health system that is For Michigan, By Michigan™. The integration agreement signals...

In order to provide the best level of service and appointment availability for our patients, effective Saturday, September 25, the outpatient laboratories at Spectrum Health Lakeland Niles and...

Officials at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital are pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Rodd, MD to its Family Medicine clinic located at 922 Lawndale Street in Ludington. Dr. Rodd is now...

Families in the northern portion of Mason County and mid-Oceana County are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when the Veggie Van makes stops in Fountain and in Hart over the next...

Previous studies unclear on relationship between BPH and cancer risk A team of Beaumont Health researchers from Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Urology studied the relationship between benign...

New imaging suite is only program in West Michigan to provide full range of advanced cardiac imaging GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 19, 2021 – The Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart and...

Proceeds Benefit Beaumont Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Superheroes of all ages are invited to Beaumont Children’s “Walk for Miracles” at the Detroit Zoo, Saturday,...

On Monday, July 26, the Grosse Pointe Classic was held at the Country Club of Detroit. Nearly $150,000 was raised at this annual event to benefit the renovation of the Cardiac Catheterization...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 13, 2021 – Michigan Battle of the Buildings has announced Spectrum Health as Frontline Energy Hero in the 2020 competition. Spectrum Health was recognized for leading...

Greenville Walk-In Clinic adds weekend hours. LAKEVIEW & GREENVILLE, Mich., August 12, 2021 – Area residents needing medical care evenings and weekends will soon enjoy the convenience of walk-in...

Carl Baker, MD joins Family, Internal & Pediatric Medicine – Hastings. Hastings, Mich., August 12, 2021 – Spectrum Health Pennock is pleased to announce the addition of Carl Baker, MD to...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 11, 2021–Six Spectrum Health physicians, including a Lifetime Achievement recipient, are getting their moment to shine now after last year’s Annual Distinguished...

Drop-off site will be open August 17 at Family Food Store. EDMORE, Mich., August 11, 2021 – Everyone is encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets and take advantage of a free drug take...

Grand Rapids, Mich., August 11, 2021–Six Spectrum Health physicians, including longtime Big Rapids Hospital physician Thomas Wright, DO, are getting their moment to shine now after last year’s...

GREENVILLE, Mich., August 6, 2021 – Yelena Davis, MD, has joined Spectrum Health United Hospital OB/GYN as a its newest women’s health provider. “I am ecstatic to join the Greenville...

**Sharing on behalf of the American Hospital Association** WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2021 – The American Hospital Association has elected six new members to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms...

Much needed, high-quality health care services have arrived in northeast Macomb County with Beaumont Health’s newly launched, multidisciplinary outpatient center. The new, 110,000-square-foot...

Mandate will apply to all employees, volunteers and providers who practice or work at a Beaumont facility Due to the rapid spread of the highly contagious new Delta variant among unvaccinated...

Eight-week construction project will allow for more efficient parking at Pennock Spectrum Health Pennock is undergoing a parking lot repaving project to improve parking efficiencies for patients...

Leja to lead nursing teams at Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., July 29, 2021 – Carolyn Leja, MS, RN, CNM, has begun her new duties as chief nursing officer at Spectrum...

Update: December 7, 2021: Five Beaumont Hospitals named to U.S. News and World Report's 'Best Hospitals for Maternity Care' Beaumont has the most nationally ranked hospitals in Michigan. Four...

Golfers to support virtual care at Spectrum Health Foundation event. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., July 23, 2021 – Whether you drive for show or putt for dough, all golfers can chip in to support health...

Dr. Jodie Rappe has been appointed chief medical officer and patient safety officer for Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe effective July 7. She assumed the hospital’s CMO leadership duties of Dr....

Health system launches a thoughtful search for key executive positions Three Beaumont Health leaders have announced they will leave the health system. The organization is beginning a thoughtful...

The only Level 1 Surgery Center of its kind in West Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 12, 2021 – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital announced today that its surgical center has been verified as...

After years of planning and anticipation, work has begun on the $2.6 million radiology department renovation and equipment upgrade project at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. New...

Grand Rapids, Mich., June 30, 2021 — Spectrum Health has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)—an honor recognizing...

Specialty hospital will create environment for full continuum of behavioral health care Joint venture partners Beaumont Health and Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) announced the name of their...

Grand Rapids, Mich., June 29, 2021 – The Spectrum Health Inpatient Rehabilitation Center (IRC) at Blodgett Hospital marked its 10th anniversary this month. Here are five things to know about the IRC

Grand Rapids, Mich., June 28, 2021 – Spectrum Health is teaming up with Grand Rapids-based nonprofit STEM Greenhouse on a summer curriculum for 50 students eager to improve their proficiency in...

ZEELAND, Mich., June 25, 2021 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital’s collaborative School Blue Envelope suicide prevention program with area schools was named a 2021 Ludwig Community...

The following news is being shared from MHA/Michigan Health & Hospital Association LANSING, Mich. — Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed...

The following news is being shared from MHA/Michigan Health & Hospital Association LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) announced its 2021 awards recognizing several...

$5M facility offers leading-edge technology and comprehensive services As a commitment to the residents of Wayne and neighboring communities, a new, expanded Breast Care Center will open June 28...

Ludington, Mich., June 15, 2021–The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Foundation recently donated five ultra-low-temperature freezers to District Health Department #10. The freezers, which cost...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Spectrum Health Lakeland is pleased to welcome Patricia McCarthy, NP, to the medical staff. McCarthy is seeing patients alongside Michael Burton, MD; Katie Fitton, DO; and Albert...

For Michigan, By Michigan New system will improve health care for people across the state GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – [June 17, 2021] – Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health, two...

Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health, two of the most respected health systems in Michigan, announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore creating a new health system....

Gillian Anderson, MSN, RN, has been appointed chief nursing officer at Beaumont Hospital, Trenton. Effective June 28, she assumes the leadership duties of Sue Schulz, MS, RN, who announced her...

New policy allows patients up to two visitors Grand Rapids, Mich., June 16, 2021 – Spectrum Health announces an updated visitor policy for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Under the new...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 15, 2021 – U.S. News & World Report has again recognized Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its 2021 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings with a total...

ZEELAND, Mich., June 14, 2021 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital’s new $8.72 million surgical facility expansion is on schedule for completion by the end of the year. Construction of...

Spectrum Health joined 11 other health systems, some of the largest companies in their states, to announce major shifts in procurement strategies to help address the economic, racial, and...

Five Spectrum Health hospitals lauded for positive delivery outcomes. In honor of Mother’s Day, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), has awarded Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital a Hospital...

Public encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood today A severe shortage of blood across the country, including at Beaumont Health, could have significant impact on patient care, including...

Now known as Spectrum Health Grand Haven Center Grand Haven, Mich., June 1, 2021 – Health Pointe opened in 2018 to provide the tri-cities and surrounding communities with much-needed access to...

Spectrum Health United Hospital nurse and nurse tech recognized. GREENVILLE, Mich., May 28, 2021 – Spectrum Health United Hospital inpatient unit nurse Nikki Sias, RN, was recognized with a...

Beaumont Health’s nurse residency program has been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. It is currently one of two programs in the state to have achieved this high-level...

Designation denotes safe patient outcomes at Big Rapids Family Birthing Center. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., May 26, 2021 – Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital has earned a platinum designation for...

Designation denotes safe patient outcomes at United Hospital Family Birthing Center. GREENVILLE, Mich., May 26, 2021 – Spectrum Health United Hospital has earned a platinum designation for...

ZEELAND, Mich., May 26, 2021 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital has earned a platinum designation for maternal care from the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI...

$15 physicals offered at Big Rapids and Reed City Walk-In Clinics. BIG RAPIDS & REED CITY, Mich., May 25, 2021 – Families with young athletes will have four opportunities to take advantage of...

Due to declining positivity rates and increasing vaccination rates, all Beaumont Health hospitals will welcome one support person/visitor each day, regardless of vaccination status, for patients...

Fremont, Mich., May 21, 2021 – For Olivia Smith of Hesperia, the COVID-19 was about protecting herself and, just as importantly, her family. So, when she showed up at Gerber Memorial’s...

In an effort to make obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination convenient and easy, Spectrum Health *urgent care and primary care physician offices now offer COVID-19 vaccinations. People who have a...

Spectrum Health will recognize the unique contributions of its certified nurses on Certified Nurses Day, March 19, 2021. The day is an annual worldwide event dedicated to celebrating certification...

Spectrum Health continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines at several locations this week for both adults and children, and is particularly eager to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to the newly...

Beaumont Health will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at its Beaumont Service Center and Beaumont, Troy clinics beginning Thursday, May 13. Beaumont has provided more than 337,000 vaccinations to...

(NILES) – Spectrum Health Lakeland began construction to expand heart and vascular services within Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital Niles, located at 31 N. St. Joseph Avenue. The expansion will...

FREMONT, Mich., May 12, 2021 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial’s free Parkinson’s support group meeting on Thursday, May 20, will feature Ashok Sriram, MD, a Spectrum Health board-certified...

Spectrum Health will be offering walk-in opportunities to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination May 11 – 15 at clinics at 60th Street as well as at the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place....

GREENVILLE, Mich., May 10, 2021 – Alicia Blackmer, RN, was recognized by her peers with a DAISY Nurse Leader Award May 6 at Spectrum Health United Hospital where she works as a hospital supervisor.

Fremont, Mich., May 10, 2021 – In honor of Mother’s Day, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), has awarded Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital a Hospital Maternity Care Excellence...

New Study Raises Concerns Over Racial Disparity Gap in State’s Infant Mortality Rate NOVI, MICHIGAN, May 7, 2021 – In honor of Mother’s Day, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a...

Five Spectrum Health hospitals lauded for positive delivery outcomes. GREENVILLE, Mich., May 7, 2021 – In honor of Mother’s Day, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), has awarded Spectrum...

Beaumont Health’s Board of Directors has appointed Julie Fream, of Beverly Hills, as its new Board chair and Christopher Blake, of Grosse Pointe Farms, as its Vice Chair. The transition will...

Golfers to support virtual care at Spectrum Health Foundation event June 14. GREENVILLE, Mich., May 6, 2021 – Whether you drive for show or putt for dough, all golfers can chip in to support...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 6, 2021 – Spectrum Health has announced Bill Hoefer, FACHE, as the new market leader for the system’s southwest region covering Allegan and Ottawa counties. Hoefer...

11th annual fundraiser helps patients at Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center. REED CITY & CHASE, Mich., May 5, 2021 – Ida DeHaas, of Chase, may have lost her battle with cancer in 2015,...

Beaumont Health is providing five additional walk-in clinic days to make it easier for people to get vaccinated. Beaumont has provided more than 300,000 vaccinations to help combat the COVID-19...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Caring Circle of Spectrum Health Lakeland recently achieved level 5 partner status though We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization...

ZEELAND, Mich., April 29, 2021 –Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital was awarded an “A” in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the...

Jon Ashford recognized by National Diversity Council. GREENVILLE, Mich., April 28, 2021 – Spectrum Health executive Jon Ashford was recognized as a diversity champion by the National Diversity...

The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic will be administering free COVID-19 vaccinations today and Wednesday, April 26 and 27, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for anyone who is 18 or older and has not...

Annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health Grand Rapids, Mich., April 27, 20201 – Spectrum Health Butterworth,...

New location across from hospital opens May 3. REED CITY, Mich., April 27, 2021 – Reed City area patients utilizing Spectrum Health outpatient rehabilitation services will have a bigger and...

ZEELAND, Mich., April 26, 2021 – To meet the growing needs of the community and to align with the operations of other Spectrum Health locations, the Spectrum Health Urgent Care – Zeeland...

After vaccinating approximately 450 people in just two hours during its first vaccine walk-in clinic, Beaumont Health will now offer three additional walk-in clinics to make it easier for people...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Spectrum Health System is backing the implementation of an evidence-based violence reduction and intervention program proposed in Grand Rapids. In acknowledging that...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 22, 2021 – Spectrum Health recognizes that improving health means protecting the environment. Environmental factors such as allergens, air pollution and vehicle...

One-time walk-in vaccination program runs from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. As of today, Beaumont Health has provided more than 290,000 vaccinations to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. In its continued...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Apr. 21, 2021 – Spectrum Health is pleased to announce Kelly Dyer as incoming president of the Spectrum Health and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundations, effective...