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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....

There is good news for people with diabetes who want to enjoy this “eating season” along with everyone else. This time of year can represent a minefield of temptations for people with diabetes...

Young children in Ottawa County will be safer while riding in cars thanks to a grant from the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation. The foundation awarded Safe Kids Lakeshore a grant for more than...

It is not too late to receive a flu shot. The Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association will host three free flu clinics for children and adults over the next week. The vaccine is available for...

Child Psychologist Offers Tips to Focus on Traditions Instead of Presents No matter what holiday children and families celebrate, it’s easy for children to get a case of “the gimmes.”...

Neonatal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Device One of Just 12 in the United States A new medical device at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is changing the face of neonatal medicine in West Michigan....

Health Care Vision 2020 The West Michigan Quality & IT Initiative Higher Quality Health Care at a Lower Cost OUR Community is Involved You are invited to attend the second community briefing held...

A recent study has recognized Spectrum Health as one of the best cardiovascular hospitals in the country. Spectrum Health was named in the ninth edition of the Thomson 100 Top Hospitals’:...

Michigan Community Blood Centers Blood Drive on November 28 Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, November 28,...

Central Michigan Community Hospital (CMCH) has joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Partners in Children’s Health, becoming one of 22 hospitals to affiliate with the children’s...

The physicians and staff of the Spectrum Health Tustin Practice are inviting everyone in the community to an open house to tour the new facility on Monday, December 10, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

Innovative Hip Resurfacing, Joint Replacement Attracting Attention of Baby Boomers What’s an aging baby boomer to do when the bones start to go? Baby boomers, the generation born from 1946 to...

Spectrum Health United Memorial is introducing a new payment option for patients in partnership with Aequitas Capital Management. The program, called CarePayment, allows patients to arrange for...