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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,...

Acquisition of Center for Molecular Medicine Positions Sequenom for Commercial Launch of SEQureDxTM Test in First Half 2009 Daniel H. Farkas, Ph.D. to Join Sequenom Management Team Sequenom...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program by Lori King, RN, and Lori Willis, Registered Dietitian. If you or someone you know has...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus...

No one chooses to have cancer, but you can choose how to respond to it. Studies tell us-and most cancer experts concur-that people who seek extra social and emotional support during their cancer...

Spectrum Health Continuing Care has changed the names of several of its services and facilities, effective today, to more clearly identify its offerings. “We offer a broad range of services...

$84 Million is Spent on Medicaid and Medicare Shortfalls Spectrum Health provided $111.1 million in community benefit to West Michigan during its 2008 fiscal year (FY). Spectrum Health’s...

Congressman Vernon Ehlers Joins Safe Kids Greater Grand Rapids at Car Seat Inspection on National Seat Check Saturday Certified child passenger safety technicians will provide hands-on instruction...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of neonatologists Daniel Knee, MD, and Robert Langen, MD, to its medical staff. They provide care to newborns in the neonatal...

Adolescent Medicine Expert Shares Insight for Teens and Parents Nearly eight in 10 teens have acne, and in a culture where teens constantly strive to achieve “the look”, it takes more than...

Important questions go unasked, unanswered without physician initiative Some secrets can be shared with your family and some secrets can be shared with your friends. There are other secrets that...

Spectrum Health Continuing Care has appointed two new medical directors to help lead its post-acute program. John A. Mulder, MD, is the new medical director of Spectrum Health Palliative Care...

Butterworth Hospital Helistop Will Be Enlarged and Enhanced Spectrum Health announced today that it has completed proposed plans to enlarge and enhance the helistop atop Butterworth Hospital. Aero...

New Patient Care Facility Centerpiece of $98 Million Project Spectrum Health officials, community leaders, physicians, staff and volunteers came together today to break ground on a new patient...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program by Lori King, RN, and Lori Willis, registered dietitian. If you or someone you know has...

David Leonard, general counsel for Spectrum Health, was appointed to the Michigan Legislative Commission on Government Efficiency by the Michigan Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority...

Launches wellness program for coming fiscal year Two years ago Spectrum Health bolstered its voluntary employee health and wellness program, offering greater financial incentives to participate....

$96,000 from Grand Rapids Community Foundation Aimed at Youth Spectrum Health has received a $96,000 grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation to help in the effort to discourage young...

Protection and Common Sense Result in Fewer Injuries As Student Athletes Begin to Hit the Field Participation in sports is a valuable experience for children. According to sports medicine...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital will be relocated to the Spectrum Health Evart Clinic on Wednesday,...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program by Lori King, R.N., and Lori Willis, registered dietitian. If you or someone you know has...

Will Be Primary Transfer Site Until Butterworth Hospital Helistop Ready Spectrum Health announced today that it will use a temporary site in northeast Grand Rapids for transferring patients from...

Replacement surgery improves quality of life for many One of the joys of summer is the opportunity for more physical activity, such as sports and gardening.’ However, for some people, increased...

The activities department of the Spectrum Health Skilled Nursing Facility in Reed City will be holding their 6th annual ice cream social with musical entertainment on Sunday, August 17, 2008. The...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of Dennis Lee as director of’technology and information solutions. Lee’s prior experience includes eight years at Nationwide...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatric hematologist/oncologist Beth Kurt, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Kurt provides comprehensive multidisciplinary...

Patient satisfaction higher at Most Wired Hospitals Spectrum Health hospitals rank among the nation’s Most Wired and Most Wireless, according to the results of the 2008 Most Wired Survey and...

Spectrum Health was named as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in U.S. News & World Report. The 2008 edition said Spectrum Health achieved a national ranking in the ear, nose and throat...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatrician Sarah Brown, DO, to its medical staff. Dr. Brown provides care for children through the Helen DeVos Children’s...

Registered Pharmacist Offers Parents Tips Amy Laurent, mother of two, believes there’s truth to the old adage “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” Her 3-year-old son had a bone...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatric plastic surgeon Robert J. Mann, MD, to its staff. Dr. Mann provides diagnosis and treatment for a full range of...

David L. Dull, MD, has been appointed vice president of quality for Spectrum Health Grand Rapids. Dull will lead the strategic planning and coordination of tactical implementation of the clinical...

Intense Chemotherapy Just As Effective In Treating Children Under Three Years of Age Radiation therapy may not be necessary for children with cancerous brain tumors who are less than three years...

Most Comprehensive Outpatient Cancer Center in West Michigan Spectrum Health dedicated the new Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion today, opening the doors to the region’s widest, most advanced array...

Alpena Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Partners in Children’s Health, becoming one of 23 hospitals to affiliate with the children’s hospital in...

School is out and parents across the state are likely gearing up for a summer road trip. Family trips can be great for bonding and learning but also frustrating if children are bored or don’t...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus...

Aero Med Accident Update May 29, 2008 5:45 p.m. The Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital emergency department is now open for all emergencies, both adult and pediatric. More information will be...

The fourth annual Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital 5K Run will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2008. Runners of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to participate. 5K’s are a great...

A new treatment for children born with scoliosis and chest cavity malformations is now available at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Five-year-old Jeremy Cadenhead of Wyoming is among the first...

Powerful diagnostic imaging technology enables more detailed exams Spectrum Health is the first health system in West Michigan to offer state-of-the-art high definition magnetic resonance imaging...

Spectrum Health will host a free seminar on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal stenosis on Wednesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Calvin College’s Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids. Spinal...

Vonda Essenburg had a long history of health problems, but her stroke on June 1, 2007 caught her by surprise. She remembers that “foggy” feeling as she struggled to lift a glass of lemonade...

The new Lena Rader Meijer Emergency Department will officially open Thursday, May 15. To celebrate the grand opening of the emergency department, facility upgrades and 100 years of service, Kelsey...

Allergies are nothing to sneeze at according to experts at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. If your child has allergies, he or she is not alone. Allie, Christina and Francesca Soave are just...

Spectrum Health Primary Care’Partners has been honored by the state for the third year in a row for their quality improvement efforts. The “Governor’s Award of Excellence” honors the...

Spectrum Health is recognizing Stroke Awareness Month (May) by offering free stroke screenings throughout the community on May 12-16. At the screenings, Spectrum Health staff will review the...

As a result of road construction beginning Monday, May 5, visitors to the Spectrum Health Medical Center, particularly Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, may want to plan extra travel time. The...

Spectrum Health has adopted a new brand identity to better reflect its role as a leading integrated health care system and its vision to become a national destination for health. The new logo will...

The new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is one step closer to reality thanks to $102,468,400 in community support. The campaign success was announced Saturday evening at the Spectrum Health Gala...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatric neurologist Madeline Chadehumbe, MD, to its medical staff. Chadehumbe provides medical care for children with brain...

When David and Linda Cochran sit at the dinner table each evening, they have plenty to talk about. That’s because this Reed City couple is packing their retirement years with experiences that...

The Spectrum Health Medical Center has launched a comprehensive new wayfinding system to easily guide patients, visitors and staff within and between its buildings. The Spectrum Health Medical...

Pediatric resident physicians at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital are learning what it’s like for parents to care for a chronically ill or disabled child outside the hospital. Project DOCC...

Network Includes 23 Hospitals Working Together for Pediatric Health Care Mercy Hospital Grayling has joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Partners in Children’s Health program in a move...

United Hospital recently installed an open bore, 1.5 Tesla, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system that combines a larger bore, or opening, for obese and claustrophobic patients with the ability...

Don't wait—give the gift of life on April 23, 2008 Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 from...

It’s Not Just About Looks and the Social Scene Parents may assume pre-teens are concerned with issues such as their looks, schoolwork and fitting into the social scene but a new KidsHealth’...

Young Drivers at Risk for Crashes, Trauma Spring is a fun time for many teens who are on the road celebrating the end of the school year, proms and graduations. Sadly, the season also brings...

Latest Cancer Treatment Options To Be Offered Four area hospitals that jointly operate the Lakeshore Area Radiation Oncology Center (LAROC) announced that they are upgrading and expanding...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program by Lori King, R.N., and Lori Willis, registered dietitian. If you or someone you know has...

A recent study recognized Spectrum Health as one of the best hospitals in the country for the sixth time in 10 years. Spectrum Health was included on the list of Thomson Healthcare’s 100 Top...

Spectrum Health physician Thomas H. Peterson, M.D., has received national recognition for his local anti-smoking efforts. Dr. Peterson received the Community Activist Award at the fifth annual...

March is national colon cancer awareness month so it is fitting a consortium of cancer groups have published new guidelines for screening colorectal cancer. These guidelines focus on prevention...

Spectrum Health United Memorial proudly announces the organization’s 2007 Excellence Award winners. Established in 2006, the Excellence Award program was designed to positively impact patient...

Arthritis isn’t a diagnosis most parents expect their children to face. Unfortunately, for Linda and Rocky Dennison of Kalamazoo, it is a reality. Their three-year-old son Jaycob has juvenile...

12-year-old Patrick Ferris Selected to Represent Michigan Michigan has a new state representative but he’s not your average politician. He doesn’t have a driver’s license, can’t stay out...

The collaborative efforts of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital and District Health Department No. 10 will team up once again for the second annual Free Cancer Screening day on Thursday, April 22,...

A group of Michigan health care organizations have joined forces to create greater value for their patients and communities by forming Value Health Partners. The coalition’s focus will involve...

The Oncology and Infusion Therapy staff members’of Spectrum Health, Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center and Paradise Salon of Reed City are holding their March 7, 2008 cancer support group for...

Spectrum Health announced today it has added average payments it receives from Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance companies for specific procedures on its Web site,...

Introducing Advanced Gynecologic Procedures Lawrence Schappa, M.D. and Rebecca Saucedo, C.N.M., offer a wide range of women’s services at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital and their office in...

Sylvia Simons, RN, MSN, has joined Spectrum Health Hospice as executive director. Simons will be responsible for the daily operations and strategic planning of Spectrum Health Hospice. She was...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital announced today the appointment of orthopedic surgeon Matthew Halanski, M.D., to its medical staff. Halanski provides surgery and treatment for all congenital,...

The cancer services program of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is pleased to offer a community nutrition class for cancer patients and their families and caregivers titled Eating Well through...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital and Spectrum Health Evart Clinic on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. The blood bus will be at...

Many people are familiar with the general warning signs of a heart attack, but few realize that quick action can make all the difference in surviving the deadliest kind of heart attack. This...

Vaccinations Available for Adults It is not too late to receive a flu shot. Spectrum Health will host a free flu clinic at the Tustin Fire Hall for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 from 4:00...

Too few people realize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women (and men), but the good news is heart disease can often be prevented. Spreading the Go Red for Women message “Love Your...

As classrooms across Michigan fill with Valentine’s candy, cards and games this month, some children may experience anxiety about this holiday and what it represents. According to Steve...

Spectrum Health today announced the appointment of William R. Jewell as its new associate general counsel. Jewell, who assumed his new role on December 31, is responsible for day-to-day legal...

If like many Americans you have resolved to lose weight in the New Year, you might also want to consider getting a better night’s sleep. The number of academic studies linking lack of proper...

Nine-year-old Shay Atwood of Grant is lucky to be alive following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident that severed his aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the body and is responsible for...

Vaccinations Available for Adults It is not too late to receive a flu shot. Spectrum Health Reed City will host two free flu clinics for adults over the next two weeks. The vaccine is available...

Spectrum Health announced today its strategic relationship with Cerner and Microsoft Corp. in developing the Cerner Care ConsoleTM solution, a consumer-centric technology that empowers patients to...

Spectrum Health has announced the physician leadership team that will guide patient care and treatment at the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, slated to open in June 2008. Several clinical program...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital and Spectrum Health Evart Clinic on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 on the MCBC blood bus....