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New buildings to provide community with modern facilities for optimal care Grand Rapids, Mich., 11-9-2020, – Spectrum Health has purchased property that allows them to move ahead on plans to...

**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...