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The hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant program at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital received the’American Society of Clinical Oncology‘(ASCO) Trials Award for its work to improve...

Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital is partnering with the City of East Grand Rapids (EGR) to sponsor the community’s 2009 July 4th Celebration. “Blodgett Hospital has a long tradition as a...

Gerber Memorial Health Services (GMHS) and Spectrum Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore a potential affiliation. The process to evaluate the relationship will begin...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has selected Grand Rapids-based LaFontsee Galleries as the art consultant for its new hospital slated to open in 2011. After a national search, Scott and Linda...

A topping off event hosted by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital was recognized with a silver Aster Award in the special event category. The Aster Awards are hosted by Creative Images, Inc., an...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 from 12:30pm-4:30pm on the MCBC blood bus. The bus will be...

Designation Provides Patients Access to Latest Treatments The’Cystic Fibrosis Care Center‘at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital was awarded a research grant of $75,600 to study cystic fibrosis...

After polishing up their resume and selecting the appropriate interview outfit, job seekers who want to make the best impression on potential employers should make sure to get a good night’s sleep.

Summer weather offers the chance to get outside and enjoy more physical activity, from gardening to sports. People who are concerned that their knees and hips might not tolerate increased summer...

Body Cooling, Giraffe Beds, Panda Warmers and Transport Isolette Among Recent Advances in Neonatal Center Four new technologies are advancing care in the Neonatal Center at Helen DeVos...

Jane Pettinga, MD, local breast surgeon, has joined the Spectrum Health Medical Group effective today. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Pettinga to our group,” said James M. Tucci, MD, MMM,...

Joel D. Bates, DO, has joined the Spectrum Health Medical Group effective today. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bates to our group,” said James M. Tucci, MD, MMM, president, Spectrum Health...

Erin Inman, BS, PharmD, BCPS, has been named the new director of the Spectrum Health Healthier Communities department. She will assume her new role on June 15. “Erin has a proven track record...

Voluntary effort by caregivers protects patients Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital has announced a plan to standardize the use of color-coded patient alert wristbands in a statewide initiative...

Every three minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. In less time, you have the power to make a difference in the life of a cancer patient in West Michigan. Mark your calendar for the...

Spectrum Health will close its regional poison control call center on June 30, 2009 as a result of the 2010 state budget eliminating funds that subsidized its program. It is Spectrum Health’s...

Age No Protection From Stroke Risk Last year, Jan T. Fair was a busy 33-year-old father and husband, dividing his time between his young family, his demanding job and his role as a part-time...

New CEO for Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Spectrum Health and Mecosta County Medical Center (MCMC) have been in discussions regarding ways to work more closely together over the past several...

Spectrum Health has introduced a new evidence based glycemic control treatment approach that is improving the safety and effectiveness of care received by hospital patients. Twenty-three percent...

Lawn mower related injuries are the leading cause of traumatic amputations in children, so experts at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital say lawn mowers should be approached with caution. “Never...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a series of classes during the month of June for comprehensive diabetes self-management education. The classes will be led by Lori King, RN and Kim...

Spectrum Health is recognizing Stroke Awareness Month (May) by offering free stroke screening events in its Grand Rapids hospitals on May 19 and 20. At the screenings, Spectrum Health staff will...

Dedicated, professional, and compassionate. These are just a few words hospital staff used to describe the 2009 Volunteer of the Year. Sheila Teesdale has volunteered in the outpatient surgery...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility has received MPRO’s, Michigan’s Quality Improvement Organization (QIO), prestigious 2007 Michigan Award of Excellence for Improving...

Dr. Campana, a surgeon in the General Surgery department was named the 90 Club Hero for month of April. The Hero award recognizes caregivers through a story of exceptional service as told by a...

The Spectrum Health Medical Group announced that Sarah Henning has been selected to serve as director of medical/surgical specialties.’ “Sarah’s skills are uniquely suited to this new...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a series of classes during the month of May for comprehensive diabetes self-management education. The classes will be taught by Lori King, RN. If you...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus...

Spectrum Health Connectivity Eliminates the Need for Faxing Test Results Step by step the health care industry is transitioning to the electronic medical record (EMR). However, connectivity...

Allergies Can Develop At Any Time One springtime surprise that can come with age is the onset of allergies such as hay fever. Adults, who don’t realize they now have an allergy, may confuse...

Experts Offers Tips for Intervention Every five minutes a child in Michigan is reported as a victim of child abuse or neglect. More than two-thirds of these victims are children under age six....

Clinical Trial at Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center To Assess Monitor A new study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a heart device designed to warn patients of impending heart trouble...

Northern Michigan Regional Health System (NMRHS) and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids have agreed to explore a potential affiliation. The process to evaluate a relationship will begin this month...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a series of classes during the month of April for comprehensive diabetes self-management education by Lori King, RN. If you or someone you know has...

Neurosurgeons at Spectrum Health are using new technology that brings together functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) with stereotactic image guidance studies, providing surgeons with...

Spectrum Health will host a reception celebrating a new art exhibit at Butterworth Hospital that spotlights photography by students from the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT)....

Hundreds of young people from the greater Grand Rapids area will have the chance to hear from their peers on why using tobacco is a bad idea. Teens Against Tobacco Use or TATU has invited students...

Women with early-stage breast cancer may be eligible for a new type of treatment at Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center in Reed City. Crossroads is the first in Northern Michigan to offer the...

Greater patient satisfaction is a positive trend within the emergency department at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital. A national satisfaction survey company, Press Ganey, polls patients weekly...

Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean spending more money. According to Jill Graybill, cardiovascular dietitian, Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, healthy eating requires just a little...

Shari Schwanzl Joins Leadership Team Shari Schwanzl, RN, BSN, MBA, joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital as vice president, nursing services. Schwanzl is responsible for planning, organizing...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital salutes four employees for being named a 90 Club Hero for the month of February. The Hero award recognizes caregivers through a story of exceptional service told...

The Spectrum Health Medical Group announced the addition of a new surgical expert who will have the leadership role for the Spectrum Health Level I Trauma Center and largest surgical intensive...

Ortho Series Covers Injury Prevention, Treatment Spectrum Health will host a series of public seminars this month focused on common orthopedic health concerns that can hinder people from leading...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a series of evening classes during the month of March for comprehensive diabetes self-management education by Lori King, R.N. If you or someone you...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive at Spectrum Health Evart Clinic on Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus will be...

Parent Educator Offers 12 Tips for Parents During Parenting Awareness Month Good parenting skills can be learned “on the job,” through education and by following 12 guidelines, according to...

Knowledge and action have become important tools in reducing the incidence of colon cancer, which is the focus of National Colon Cancer Month in March. “The annual number of diagnosed cases and...

Calculator Estimates Out-of-Pocket Costs for Care Spectrum Health announced today it has added a cost estimator on its Web site for Priority Health members to determine out-of-pocket costs for...

Candace Smith King, MD, has joined the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital medical staff. Smith King provides care for infants, children and adolescent patients at the Helen DeVos Children’s...

Minimally Invasive Valve Repair Being Done At Fred And Lena Meijer Heart Center The use of robotically-assisted minimally invasive surgery at Spectrum Health has expanded to treat patients with...

The Spectrum Health Medical Group has recently added several primary care specialists. “There is a growing need for primary care physicians to provide a ‘medical home’ – a consistent...

Julia Steinke, MD, has joined the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital medical staff. She is a pediatric nephrologist, a specialist in diseases of the kidney. Dr. Steinke joins the division of...

Spectrum Health’s success in integrating its operations has earned the health system a place in the 2009 SDI IHN 100, as one of the nation’s top 100 integrated health care networks. It was...

The Spectrum Health Medical Group announced that it has added Paul G. Wasielewski, MD, who brings more than 10 years experience in neurology, as Spectrum Health’s first neurohospitalist for...

Vaccinations Available for Adults in Lake and Osceola Counties It is not too late to receive a flu shot. Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital will host free flu clinics in Lake and Osceola counties....

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from 9:30am-1:30pm on the MCBC blood bus. The bus will be...

Women Can Have Different Warning Signs Say Spectrum Health Experts February is National Heart Month and a good time to remind women that heart disease is their number one killer. The single most...

206 Bed Hospital Slated for Completion in 2011 Children, families, donors, physicians and staff celebrated a major construction milestone today as the final steel beam was placed on top of the new...

Spectrum Health Continuing Care has contracted with West Michigan Long Term Care Partners to provide physician services for Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Centers, and Spectrum Health Neuro...

Heart Disease Is The Number One Killer Of Women A nationally known expert in women’s heart health kicks off heart month in February with a Spectrum Health presentation on reducing the risk of...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program led by Lori King, RN. If you or someone you know has diabetes, it is very important to...

Network Includes 26 Hospitals Working Together for Pediatric Health Care Ludington-based Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan has joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Partners in...

Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Targets Campaign to Parents and Children Spectrum Health announced a public education campaign about hand washing today to build understanding that clean hands can...

At a press conference this morning at Central High Campus, GRPS and Spectrum Health unveiled a new public-private partnership aimed at developing the School of Health, Science and Technology into...

Offer Now Extended To Veterans Throughout Michigan Two plastic surgeons have partnered with Spectrum Health to provide free cosmetic correction or reconstruction of facial injuries for Michigan...

Resolve to Start The New Year With Caution The winter season is firmly established throughout the Great Lakes region with many areas setting snowfall records for December. With New Year’s...

Emergency Medicine Physician Offers Tips for Children and Families From sledding and ice skating to cross country skiing and snowboarding, Michigan’s winter months offer children and families a...

Spectrum Health has announced the most popular names for the babies born at Butterworth Hospital in 2008. Top 10 Names for Boys Ethan Jacob Jayden Caleb Noah Owen Benjamin Samuel Elijah William...

Despite the turbulent economic times for many companies, one Reed City business gave a percentage of their proceeds to charity. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness in October, Cuttin’ Loose Hair...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program by Lori King, RN. If you or someone you know has diabetes, it is very important to have...

Newly Formed Physician Corporation Builds Leadership Team Spectrum Health Medical Group has announced several appointments to its senior management team. “Our goal is to appoint physician and...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital will be providing free blood pressure checks in various communities (Leroy, Luther, Baldwin, Marion, Evart and Reed City) over the holiday season. In an effort...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital salutes departments for achieving service excellence benchmarks by providing exceptional experiences to patients and families. These departments were inducted...

Butterworth Hospital Critical Care Unit Earns Award Based On Quality Measures The adult Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital has received the Beacon Award for...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital will host its 9th annual radiothon December 17’to 19, 2008. The community is invited to tune in to STAR 105.7 or stop by Celebration! Cinema South (1506...

Shawn Ulreich, RN, MSN, chief nursing executive/vice president, patient care services, Spectrum Health Hospital Group, has been honored for her leadership in the nursing field. The Excellence in...

Spectrum Health will host a week of public seminars focused on common orthopedic health concerns. The public is invited to learn about treatment options for shoulder, hand/wrist and foot/ankle...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital has received recognition for improving care and hospital performance. For the fourth consecutive year, Reed City Hospital has earned the Governor’s Award of...

Spectrum Health Continuing Care has named Leonard D. Wright, MD, administrative medical director of Spectrum Health Hospice. “With his depth of experience, Dr. Wright will ensure that our...

In an effort to challenge Reed City Public Schools (RCPS) and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital to develop programs that make hand hygiene a priority for students and staff, the hospital...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital was selected by the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) as one of 16 children’s hospitals to participate in a task...

Butterworth Hospital Helistop Enlarged and Enhanced Spectrum Health announced today that Aero Med will begin using the rooftop helistop at Butterworth Hospital for training the week of November...

Spectrum Health-Reed City Hospital invites the public to place a bid in the silent auction to benefit cancer services. The 91×91 inch quilt is a reproduction of an antique quilt completed in...

Spectrum Health Continuing Care today announced the promotions of two administrators.’ Mark Guzicki, formerly executive director of Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association, is now vice...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and its agency, Fairly Painless Advertising, were chosen from among 200 entries to receive the “Best of Show” Award from HealthLeaders Media at a daylong...

Food banks look for nutritional choices Even in tough economic times, Americans find ways to support local food banks and help families in need. Unfortunately, too many of the donations lack...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatric sleep specialist James Chamness, MD, and pediatrician Karen Thompson, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Chamness provides...

The Kelsey Hospital Guild recently showed its unflagging support of excellent medical care by contributing funds for updated equipment to the hospital. “Over the past several months, the Guild...

Robert, Maria and Patricia Gamez continued their fundraising tradition this year by renting parking spaces during the Danish Festival in August. The teenagers donated earnings in the amount of...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program by Lori King, RN If you or someone you know has diabetes, it is very important to have...

In Michigan, almost 700,000 hunters enjoy the annual fall rite of deer hunting. While most hunters are aware of the risks involved with using firearms and tree stands, they also need to understand...

Regional Network Reaches $10 Million In Savings In Four Years Cooperation among 15 community hospitals and Spectrum Health over the past four years has resulted in creating one of the most...

The system board of directors of Spectrum Health has appointed a new member and re-elected three members. Elizabeth Nickels has been named a new member of the Spectrum Health board of directors at...

Staff members of United and Kelsey hospitals did their part on September 26 to keep the environment clean by participating in a major recycling effort. Offered through Comprenew Environmental, a...

National Research Corporation (NRC) has again recognized Spectrum Health for its overall quality and image. Spectrum Health won the 2008 Consumer Choice Award as the most preferred hospital for...

Executive Will Lead Newly Formed Physician Corporation Spectrum Health announced today the appointment of James M. Tucci, MD, MMM, as president of the Spectrum Health Medical Group, the system’s...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital will join hospitals and healthcare organizations around the world in commemorating Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month this October. Planning is underway for...

Teacher and Educational Liaison Emmy David Joins Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Child Life Staff Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of Emmy David to its staff as...

Consumers hear directly from Spectrum Health experts Spectrum Health announced today the launch of Spectrum Health TV which features physicians and other experts on its Web site,...