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**Shared with permission from The National Diversity Council** HOUSTON, TX, Nov. 9, 2020 – The National Diversity Council (NDC) announced it has appointed Ovell Barbee, SPHR, Senior Vice...

UPDATE: Beginning Nov. 17 at 8 a.m., Beaumont Hospital, Taylor will be implementing the same visitor safety restrictions detailed below. | VISITING INFORMATION Beaumont hospitals in Royal Oak,...

Beaumont Health has been recognized by The Joint Commission as a 2019 Pioneers in Quality Solution Contributor in electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs). Beaumont is just one of 12 hospitals...

Whirlpools donates critical medical supplies, $1 million to surgery center (ST. JOSEPH) – Over the last several decades, and most recently during the COVID-19 pandemic, Spectrum Health Lakeland...

Dr. Marzia Leacche will serve as Richard DeVos Endowed Chair of Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., October 30, 2020 – Spectrum Health has selected...

(BENTON HARBOR) – The Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities has awarded Spectrum Health Lakeland a $1.2 million grant on behalf of the Rapid Response Initiative funded through...

Community flu-shot events sponsored by Beaumont’s Teen Health Centers The CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index predicts how well a community will handle natural disasters and pandemics. Detroit...

Regeneron’s drug REGN-COV2 has shown improved symptoms in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. GRAND RAPIDS Mich., Oct. 29, 2020 – Spectrum Health is partnering with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals...

Cancer rehabilitation program recent recipient of ACCC’s ‘Innovator Award’ “Physical therapists and occupational therapists typically don’t get a lot of cancer rehabilitation training in...

Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers at United and Kelsey Hospitals receive highest rankings GREENVILLE and LAKEVIEW, Mich., Oct. 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health United and Kelsey...

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Area Rehab and Nursing Centers REED CITY, Mich., Oct. 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health Reed City Hospitals’ Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) has received...

One of 54 sites where multiple treatments will be evaluated simultaneously GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health is one of 54 sites of the Northeast ALS Consortium (NEALS), which...

Issues Anti-Racism Pledge, announces MLK Jr. Day as a paid holiday GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 22, 2020 – Today, Spectrum Health issued an anti-racism pledge, committing to act against structural...

FREMONT, Mich., Oct. 22, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial’s new director of nursing, Angie Frye, RN, MSN, CNRN began her new role with one big goal: connecting and building relationships...

Happy National Pharmacy Week! Wait, what? You didn’t have that on your calendar? Its OK… we pharmacists don’t mind working behind the scenes. Some even call us the unsung heroes of health...

Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital emergency department nurse honored. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., October 15, 2020 – Shelly May, Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital emergency department nurse, didn’t...

Spectrum Health offers drop-off sites and expert resources GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 15, 2020 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Priority Health and Families Against Narcotics Grand Rapids...

Mask requirements and visitor restrictions continue GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 14, 2020 – With public health and safety as its top concern, Spectrum Health is reminding patients and visitors that...

Program part of expanded mental health initiatives, including new hospital now under construction Beaumont Health’s new Psychiatry Residency program has just been granted accreditation by the...

Magazine honors businesses and individuals who battle systemic and institutional racism. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 12, 2020 – Corp! Magazine recently recognized Spectrum Health’s Ovell Barbee...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 7, 2020 – In an effort to positively impact mental health among team members, Spectrum Health is proud to announce a partnership with Headspace, a global leader in...

COVID-19 testing moved to drive-thru process. REED CITY, Mich., October 6, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test are now being seen...

Five months after announcing the signing of a non-binding letter of intent, Advocate Aurora Health and Beaumont Health have mutually agreed to end partnership discussions. “We continue to have a...

Two locations are available to meet patient needs GREENVILLE, Mich., October 1, 2020 – In response to patient volumes, hours for outpatient lab services at the Medical Specialty Center at...

Study aims to identify screening tool leading to new treatments for painful bladder condition The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $3.86 million grant to Beaumont researchers to develop a...

New “green roof” to brighten the stay for families and visitors at birthing center. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 30, 2020 – Patients and visitors to the Spectrum Health United Hospital...

Patients visiting Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will see dedicated staff as of Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. at a drive-through process located in the...

Special blood drive Sept. 26 in Grand Rapids seeks diverse blood donations during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Sept. 22, 2020 – September is National Sickle Cell...

Beaumont ACO ranks #17 in the nation and is in the 97th percentile nationally The Beaumont Accountable Care Organization is again the top-performing ACO in Michigan in terms of savings percentage...

The Beaumont Accountable Care Organization is again the top-performing ACO in Michigan in terms of savings percentage generated and one of the best in the country, according to the Centers for...

Dr. Ryan Madder featured performing simulated robot-assisted surgery thousands of miles from patient GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 21, 2020 – “Speed of Thought,” a documentary directed by...

NIH’s National Institute on Aging awards investigators $1.67M for their research After major surgery, approximately 17% of hospitalized patients ages 65 and older experience delirium –...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 17, 2020 – Recently, a Spectrum Health Aero Med helicopter had a near collision with a drone while landing at Butterworth Hospital. The drone was hovering over the...

Free event open to both providers and public GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2020 – Spectrum Health is inviting area providers and the community to gather next week to discuss advancements in...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2020 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has named its childhood cancer program in honor of one of its greatest advocates. The program will now be...

FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 15, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will now get their specimens collected in an on campus drive-thru garage...

LUDINGTON, Mich., Sept. 15, 2020 – Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is advising patients, families, staff and others visiting its clinic in Hart to take an alternate route because of...

Beaumont Health is pleased to announce the following recognitions: CANCER REHABILITATION PROGRAM RECIPIENT OF ACCC’S ‘INNOVATOR AWARD’ Dr. Christopher Wilson, program director for the...

Deceptive calls request personal information Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 14, 2020 – Spectrum Health has received reports from patients and Priority Health members that they are receiving calls...

FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 14, 2020 – Tamarac reopens its Wellness Center and pool to members on Monday, Sept. 14, with extensive safety measures that apply to everyone and are designed to minimize...

Flu shots and more now available curbside at 40+ locations across West Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 11, 2020 – In an effort to encourage more Michigan residents to get a flu shot,...

Zeeland, Mich., September 10, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will now see a large drive-thru canopy conveniently located...

Presented by the Beaumont Women’s Urology and Pelvic Health Center, join Beaumont urology specialists and other women’s health experts for a free, online panel discussion about incontinence,...

New Manikin Carts Provide Best in Basic Life Support Training BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 9, 2020 – New state-of-the-art computerized manikins used for Basic Life Support (BLS) training are now...

Computerized manikins teach critical skills to United, Kelsey Hospital staff. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 9, 2020 – New state-of-the-art computerized manikins used for Basic Life Support (BLS)...

Given Highest Marks in State for Acute Care, Ambulatory Care and Continuing Care GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 6, 2020 – Spectrum Health West Michigan (SHWM) has earned the highest marks in Michigan...

Geoff Scott, MD, joins Spectrum Health Big Rapids OB/GYN staff. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 3, 2020 – Geoff Scott, MD, has joined the medical team at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital to...

Timothy Jelsema, MD, MPH, Joins Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital staff. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 1, 2020 – Orthopedic physician Timothy Jelsema, MD, MPH, has joined the growing orthopedic...

GHP team receives national honor for making an impact in Flint area community **This news release was originally posted by Genesee Health Plans FLINT, Mich., Sept. 1, 2020 – Genesee Health...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 31, 2020 – Spectrum Health is one of the many non-profit organizations affected by the ransomware attack against Blackbaud, Inc., which hosts data for the Spectrum...

As an added precaution to help protect our patients, families and staff, Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills temporarily enforced a no visitation policy for the entire campus which began on...

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the disease GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health experts get a lot of questions from community members about the...

Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital nurse, lab assistant recognized. LAKEVIEW, Mich., August 25, 2020 – Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital nurse Laura Crawford, RN, had a surprise visitor Friday, as...

Mandy German, PA-C, joins Spectrum Health United Hospital OB/GYN staff. GREENVILLE, Mich., August 25, 2020 – Spectrum Health United Hospital is excited to welcome back Mandy German, PA-C, to its...

Research hopes to shed light on how COVID-19 impacts cancer patients Researchers at Beaumont hospitals in Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak and Troy have begun enrolling patients in a new,...

MUSKEGON, Mich., Aug. 20, 2020 – Families in the Muskegon area are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy fresh produce when The Veggie Van makes a stop on Thursday, Aug. 27, from noon to 4...

ZEELAND, MI, August 18, 2020—Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Kelsey Bolks, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist, to the Spectrum Health Zeeland...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 18, 2020 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce that Hossain Marandi, MD, MBA, FACHE, has been selected as its new president. The...

Okemos, MI—The late Lynn Gray, MD, MPH, FAAFP, a family physician in Berrien Springs, was recognized posthumously with the 2020 Michigan Family Physician of the Year Award during Michigan...

Zeeland, Mich., August 13, 2020 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital is excited to announce the opening of a pediatric observation unit in partnership with Helen DeVos Children’s...

Due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases at the Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills campus, and out of an abundance of caution, Beaumont Health is temporarily implementing a no visitor policy for...

AHF Member Kevin Vos Recognized For Program Development and Implementation Arlington, VA – August 12, 2020 – The Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) today announced that Kevin Vos,...

FREMONT, Mich., Aug. 6, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial has been recognized with a statewide award recognizing outstanding community health programs in the state, the Michigan Health &...

The COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan continued to put a strain on Beaumont Health’s patient volumes, operating income and non-operating income throughout the second quarter of 2020. The effects of...

James Thiel, DO, Joins Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital staff. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., July 30, 2020 – Orthopedic physician and surgeon James Thiel, DO, is now seeing patients at Spectrum Health...

Beaumont has more nationally ranked hospitals in Michigan than any other health system Five Beaumont hospitals rank in the top 15 in Metro Detroit All eight Beaumont hospitals earn national 'high...

Residents urged to continue taking precautions to prevent viral transmission (Berrien County, Michigan) – Officials from the Berrien County Health Department and Spectrum Health Lakeland are...

Before the pandemic, the World Health Organization declared 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife in recognition of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday. With...

At Spectrum Health, we strongly encourage our patients, colleagues and families to wear masks, knowing that this is a key factor in preventing the spread of COVID-19. When speaking about...

Newsweek Magazine distinction salutes exemplary care for moms and newborns GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 21, 2020 – Spectrum Health Butterworth and United Hospitals were named to Newsweek’s 2020...

(ST. JOSEPH) – In honor of frontline health care workers at Spectrum Health Lakeland, Andrews University has commissioned an art installation which was recently unveiled within the Lakeland...

COVID-19 SCREENING, MASKS, HAND SANITIZER AND SOCIAL DISTANCING COME BEFORE VACCINATIONS GIVEN UNDER OPEN TENTS IN PARKING LOTS The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted getting vital routine wellness...

Newsweek Magazine distinction salutes exemplary care for moms and newborns. GREENVILLE, Mich., July 17, 2020 – Spectrum Health United Hospital today was named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of Best...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Caring Circle, the hospice and palliative care organization of Spectrum Health Lakeland, was recently honored with the 2020 Circle of Life Award on behalf of the American Hospital...

Presented by Beaumont Urology Research, join Beaumont experts for a free panel discussion on incontinence to be held 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 29. Urologists will discuss the different types of...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 13, 2020 – Spectrum Health announced the introduction of an alternative payment program providing patients and families an additional option for paying medical bills....

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 13 de julio de 2020 – Spectrum Health anunció la creación de un programa alternativo de pagos, que ofrece a pacientes y familias una opción adicional para el pago de sus...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Spectrum Health Lakeland has established a six-week summer job program for African American and Latinx students, which is set to begin on Monday, July 13. The GROWTH (Guided...

**This news release is shared on behalf of DTE Energy** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 9, 2020 – A coalition of healthcare and business leaders from across the state rang alarm bells today, warning...

Providers now seeing patients on-site. BELDING, Mich., July 8, 2020 – Belding area patients can once again utilize Spectrum Health Belding Family Medicine to see a medical provider for in-person...

Spectrum Health invests in transforming women’s care GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 8, 2020 – Work is underway to open the Spectrum Health Women’s Health & Wellness Center, which will make it...

With the goal of enhancing care, reducing geriatric admissions and lowering costs, the Beaumont, Royal Oak, Emergency Department has prioritized and achieved Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department...

Sarah Vanderhoof, PA-C, Joins Lakeview Family Medicine staff. LAKEVIEW, Mich., August 6, 2020 – Spectrum Health Lakeview Family Medicine is excited to welcome Sarah Vanderhoof, PA-C, to its care...

FREMONT, Mich., July 2, 2020 – Great nurses demonstrate their healing skills and compassion to patients and families every day. Some of them also inspire others to follow in their footsteps and...

A team led by Beaumont Health researchers, Laura Lamb, Ph.D. and Michael Chancellor, M.D at the Aikens Research Center at Beaumont Research Institute has developed a new test to detect COVID-19...

Annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health ZEELAND, June 30, 2020 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital has...

Beaumont Health has signed an agreement with NorthStar Anesthesia to provide anesthesia and pain services at the health system’s Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak and Troy campuses beginning January 1, 2021.

Grand Rapids, June 29, 2020 – As Spectrum Health takes steps to achieve its vision of personalized health made simple, affordable and exceptional, it is working to optimize its operations. One...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 26, 2020 – Spectrum Health today announced Drew Dostal as the new market leader for the system’s northwest region covering Newaygo, Mason, Oceana and Muskegon...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Through the Allied Health Careers Scholarship program, Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation awarded a total of $47,500 in the form of 37 scholarships to Lakeland team members and...

HASTINGS, Mich., June 25, 2020 – Spectrum Health Pennock’s Journey to Zero Infections project was acknowledged today by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) with its 2020 Advancing...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 23, 2020 – Spectrum Health was named among the 100 Best Places to Work in IT in the nation by IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld. Winners were chosen based on benefits,...

All clinical services are reinstated at Beaumont Hospital, Wayne and the hospital is able to provide comprehensive care to the community. Beaumont Health has also been reconfiguring staffing and...

Six organizations collaborate to meet need of those experiencing homelessness This news release was originally distributed by Mel Trotter Ministries. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 22, 2020— Six...

Advocate Aurora Health and Beaumont Health have been exploring a potential partnership. Following approval last week by the Boards of Directors, today both organizations signed a non-binding...

(ST. JOSEPH) – As part of a three-part approach outlined by Spectrum Health Lakeland to dedicate financial resources, appoint new leadership, and commit to transparency in efforts to reduce...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 16, 2020 – U.S. News & World Report has again included Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its 2020 Best Children’s Hospital rankings, with a total...

Public-private partnership offers young people new skills, career exploration, professional connections Sharing on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids. Original release can be found here. GRAND...

Jonathan Ashford to begin duties in Greenville. GREENVILLE, Mich., June 16, 2020 – Jonathan Ashford has been named the new chief operating officer for Spectrum Health United and Kelsey hospitals...

Beaumont Children’s annual Walk for Miracles – now renamed the Walk for Miracle Workers - will bring the community together, virtually, on Saturday, August 8, 2020. An online kickoff...