News Releases

Spectrum Health provided $98.6 million in community benefit to West Michigan during its 2007 fiscal year (FY). Spectrum Health’s community benefit contribution has grown significantly from $15.5...

Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital Ranks in Nation’s Top Hospitals for Second Consecutive Year Spectrum Health has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group’s “Top Hospital” list for its...

Spectrum Health was ranked as the nation’s sixth largest provider of hip and knee replacements in a recent issue of Orthopedic Network News. “Spectrum Health is honored to have this spot among...

Flu season is approaching and Spectrum Health is offering area residents options for obtaining a flu vaccination. Over 100 mobile clinics will be offered by the Spectrum Health Visiting Nurses...

National City Bank has committed a $250,000 endowment gift to the Gerber Center for Infant Development and Nutrition at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Programs at the Gerber Center address the...

Deer season is underway in Michigan and successful hunters transporting their prizes are a common sight. Unfortunately, hunters injured in falls from tree stands and blinds are now a common sight...

Chief executive officer for Spectrum Health United Memorial, Paul Bonis, announced today that Fred and Lena Meijer have once again stepped forward with a donation to support health care in our...

While trick-or-treating may not occur until the end of the month, it’s not too early to prepare. To ensure the holiday is safe and enjoyable, Melinda Howard, injury prevention specialist with...

Spectrum Health has received top honors from the state for the quality of its service to its patients and community. The “Governor’s Recognition of Excellence” honors the top performing...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatric rheumatologist James Birmingham, MD, to its medical staff. Birmingham is the first and only full-time pediatric...

National Research Corporation (NRC) has again recognized Spectrum Health for its overall quality and image. Spectrum Health won the 2007/08 Consumer Choice Award along with 225 organizations...

Employees participate in Lee National Denim Day’, one of the largest single-day fundraisers in the fight against breast cancer Oct.’5, 2007’won’t be any ordinary casual Friday at Spectrum...

James M. Tucci, M.D., M.M.M., has been named Vice President, Medical Affairs Spectrum Health Grand Rapids. He brings 25 years experience in health care leadership to this post. Tucci begins his...

Spectrum Health’s Center For Joint Replacement recently earned the Gold Seal of ApprovalTM for health care quality from The Joint Commission. Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital were both...

United Hospital received a 2006 Governor’s Award for Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care in the Hospital Setting; while Lakeview’s Kelsey Hospital received a 2006 Governor’s Award...

Most women know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and how important exercise is in preventing heart trouble. Physical activity is key to helping women prevent heart...

Spectrum Health United Memorial officials announced, this week, plans to launch a capital campaign to support anticipated improvements slated for Kelsey Hospital this fall. The campaign goal has...

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

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of hospitalist Robert Veenema, DO, to its medical staff. Veenema joins Rebecca Bultman, MD, David Duffey, DO, Daniel McGee, MD,...

On Sunday, September 9, officials from Spectrum Health United Memorial formally announced plans for upgrades throughout the Kelsey Hospital. With an audience of more than 120 alumni and guests of...

Carly Paganelli knows a thing or two about concussions – she experienced four in the last five years. An avid basketball player, she was sidelined and unable to play high school basketball on...

All 11 of Spectrum Health’s Primary Care Partners offices have received the 2006 Governor’s Award of Excellence for Improving Care in the Ambulatory Care Setting. Primary Care Partners are...

Spectrum Health along with Orthopedic Associates of Grand Rapids physician Thomas Malvitz, M.D., are among the first in Michigan to offer an alternative to hip replacement. Birmingham Hip...

The summer and hours of daylight may be decreasing, but not the risks of developing skin cancer – especially for summer enthusiasts. Spending four-plus hours in the sun’s rays puts golfers and...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is hosting the 4th annual Just in C.A.S.E., community awareness safety event on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. The community event consists of educational exhibits...

Children in West Michigan will be safer thanks to a $106,000 donation from Kohl’s Department Stores. Representatives from Kohl’s presented Safe Kids Lakeshore and Safe Kids Greater Grand...

Spectrum Health officials announced today that they are opening a new Primary Care Partners (PCP) office in Grandville. The Rivertown Internal Medicine & Pediatrics office will begin seeing...

Middle school and high school students that wish to participate in school sports at Pine River Public Schools in the 2007-2008 school year must obtain a sports physical. Once again, the physicians...

Spectrum Health officials today announced a $98 million plan for new construction and renovations at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids during the next three years. The project is intended to...

Pet recreation is now available to the young patients at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. A partnership between West Michigan Therapy Dogs and the hospital will enable children to benefit from...

More than 3 million toys and games are sold annually in the United States. Although toys foster learning and exploration, some can cause injury if not used properly. Toy misuse is something...

Special Drives on Blood Bus Aim to Save Lives Two Ways The public is invited to give blood and/or register to donate marrow The blood bus from Michigan Community Blood Centers will open its doors...

The American Hospital Association Recognizes Spectrum Health’s NOW Program with NOVA Award Spectrum Health announced today that the American Hospital Association (AHA) has named it an AHA NOVA...

A fireworks explosion or campfire burn can happen in just a fraction of a second but in that instant a person’s life can change forever. Grilling and campfire season is here, and celebrations...

Teens today have very busy schedules. From sporting events and music lessons to baby-sitting jobs and prepping for upcoming ACT exams, the demand for their time continues to increase. On the go...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of George Fogg, M.D./Ph.D. to its medical staff. Fogg joins Karen Dahl, M.D. in providing consultation for the diagnosis and...

VHA Inc., a national health care alliance, has given Spectrum Health Reed City Campus a 2007 VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence for the second straight year, honoring the hospital for...

Spectrum Health Reed City Campus employees have recently completed the Reann Luckhardt Memorial Garden and are planning the garden dedication ceremony for Friday, June 8, 2007 at 2 p.m. Reann...

The employees at Spectrum Health Reed City Campus, the Evart Clinic and Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center held a penny drive during the month of May to raise money for the Osceola County Relay...

The emergency department of Spectrum Health Reed City Campus recently donated medical supply kits to the Reed City Youth League. Twelve duffel bags were filled with medical supplies designed to...

Spectrum Health today announced the appointment of Lisa Shannon, vice president, ambulatory services. Shannon will provide oversight and coordination of ambulatory and outpatient services. Shannon...

The Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Regional Poison Center has received recertification from the American Association of Poison Control Centers. It is one of 52 certified poison centers across...

Parents who believe they are ill-equipped to deal with their newborn children have options, and safe places to leave their babies are available across the state was the message delivered at a news...

The skilled nursing facility at Spectrum Health Reed City Campus has received MPRO’s, Michigan’s quality improvement organization (QIO), prestigious 2006 Michigan Award of Excellence for...

Andrew Sheffer was just five years old when he became one of the estimated 10,000 children in the U.S. injured annually in lawn mower accidents. Although Andrew’s accident was nearly seven years...

Each year there are more than 700,000 strokes in the United States.’ Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country and can cause more serious long-term disabilities than any other...

Spectrum Health Reed City Campus is pleased to announce the recipients of two $500 education scholarships for 2007. Ms. Miranda Nichols of Evart High School and Ms. Chelsea Wirth of Evart High...

Many people in Michigan make a resolution to improve their physical condition at the start of the year. Yet it’s not until winter leaves and summer approaches-along with the specter of swimsuit...

Spectrum Health today announced the appointment of Scott Dresen as director, enterprise technology services. He will direct and oversee network infrastructure, telecommunications, data center,...

Eight-year-old Tori Segovia of Saugatuck knows the drill. Chemotherapy, spinal taps, radiation and sedation are once again part of her world as she is treated a second time for acute lymphoblastic...

Three million cases of suspected child abuse are reported in America annually. Whether it occurs behind closed doors at home or in public places, the number of reported cases continues to grow....

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of Thomas J. Hanley, APR, as marketing and communications director. Hanley will plan, direct and coordinate all marketing...

Seven-year-old Rebekah Ross of Eaton Rapids was doing everything right. She was sleeping in a dark room set at a comfortable 70 degrees. She often enjoyed a light snack before bedtime and avoided...

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month wraps up next week but a national push to eat more fruits and vegetables is just beginning – and the two themes dovetail nicely, says a medical expert. A...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of Michael Racine, M.D., to its medical staff. Racine joins Pinar Cemeroglu, M.D., Dan Postellon M.D., Michael Wood, M.D. and...

Kids in Action Enrolls 24 Families in Pilot Program Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Michigan Medical, P.C. (MMPC), Kent/Michigan State University Extension and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids...

Daniel H. Farkas, Ph.D. Named to Lead Effort to Improve Treatments, Enhance Research Spectrum Health and Van Andel Institute (VAI) today announced a $6 million joint venture that will offer 21st...

Parents in the Grand Rapids area will be rewarded for publicly exhibiting good parenting skills as part of a campaign sponsored by Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Members of the Child...

Butterworth Campus Front Lobby Closes for Expansion and Remodel Spectrum Health will close its Butterworth Campus Main Lobby Entrance on Michigan Street March 11, 2007 for construction. The...

Michigan Community Blood Centers Blood Drive on March 28 Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. The MCBC blood bus...

Spectrum Health Reed City Campus has been named a recipient of the Total Benchmark Solution Best Acute Care Hospitals Award for 2005. It is based upon quality measure data provided by U.S. health...

Patients More at Risk for Stroke Than Cardiac Arrest While most of the focus during heart month in February is on preventing or recognizing heart attacks, a heart rhythm abnormality is growing...

Tune into the eighth annual Kids Come First STAR 105.7 Radiothon or stop by the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center lobby and pledge to make a difference in the life of a child during a three-day...

Additional Dose to Increase Resistance to Childhood Illness Most adults vividly remember their childhood experience with the chickenpox. From baking soda baths to a week off school, chickenpox...

Spectrum Health United Memorial announced the organization’s Excellence Award winners on Saturday, February 17 at the annual Winterfest program held to honor staff, physicians and volunteers....

Following a community-wide body mass index (BMI) health assessment that revealed 59 percent of Kent County residents are overweight and 44 percent of African/Black American participants have a BMI...

Spectrum Health and Orthopedic Associates of Grand Rapids today announced the appointment of Michael P. Mott, M.D., as medical director of orthopaedic oncology, Spectrum Health and practicing...

After a warm December, it appears Michigan weather is returning to its frigid norm. And as temperatures drop, medical experts expect cases of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to rise. CO is a...

Steve Fahlen, D.O., has been named medical director of the Kelsey Campus emergency department in Lakeview. He is board-certified in emergency medicine by the American Association of Physician...

Five-year-old Damon Oakley is like many boys his age. He likes video games, Sponge Bob Square Pants and pizza. There’s just one thing that separates the Cheboygan resident from his friends’his...

The Grand Rapids Medical Education & Research Center for Health Professions (GRMERC) Voting Board has appointed as its President and CEO, Peter Coggan, M.D., M.S.Ed. Coggan will also serve as...

The efforts of two area groups to provide early detection of colorectal cancer have earned state recognition, and may have saved lives as well. District Health Department 10 and Spectrum Health...

Ken Fawcett, MD, Stephen F. Rechner, MD, and Timothy J. O’Donovan have joined the system board of Spectrum Health. Fawcett is medical director of Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners. Rechner...

Spectrum Health is proud to announce today that Press Ganey Associates has named it a 2006 Success Stories Award Winner. Spectrum Health is one of six hospitals in the country to be recognized for...