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Beaumont Hospital, Wayne is important to Beaumont Health and is not permanently closing. Rumors to that effect are false. Yesterday, the few remaining patients at Wayne were safely discharged home...

Delayed treatment poses real danger to heart patients GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 14, 2020 – New research has determined that the novel coronavirus COVID-19 can do alarming damage to the heart....

Virtual visits made possible through ingenuity and donated equipment Grand Rapids, Mich., April 14, 2020 – When visitor restrictions impacted intensive care unit (ICU) patients and families at...

Resources include web page in Spanish and materials in five additional languages **Updated Feb. 19, 2021 Grand Rapids, Mich., April 13, 2020 – Spectrum Health today announced it has updated its...

Los recursos incluyen una página web en español y materiales en cinco idiomas adicionales Grand Rapids, Mich., 13 de abril de 2020 – Spectrum Health hoy anunció que ha actualizado su sitio...

New study aims to determine the total population with COVID-19 antibodies across a health system, identify potential convalescent plasma donors, better understand disease transmission and...

The COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan has significantly impacted Beaumont Health’s operations. As the number of coronavirus cases rose in March, it has materially impacted operating and...

Beaumont Health's Research Institute is launching America's largest serological testing study to help answer many questions surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and potentially help treat patients...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 8, 2020 – Kendra Peot and Missy Rykse, nurse managers in the emergency departments at Spectrum Health Butterworth and Blodgett hospitals, took time from their busy...

HASTINGS, Mich., April 8, 2020 – Spectrum Health Pennock recently erected a triage tent as an extension of the emergency department to screen and treat patients with symptoms indicative of...

ST. JOSEPH, Mich., April 7, 2020 – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, community members, donors, and organizations throughout Southwest Michigan have come together in support of those serving...

Some of this information may have changed. | FIND THE LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES HERE 2-step process created by Beaumont aims to protect staff, extend N95 usage and conserve resources With the...

Some of this information may have changed. | FIND THE LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES HERE As the coronavirus continues to infect thousands in Michigan, Beaumont Health CEO John Fox urges the state of...

Action in response to COVID-19 outbreak GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 4, 2020 – Spectrum Health is taking steps to conserve its supply of personal protection equipment (PPE), including N95 masks,...

Urgent Care available for immediate, non-emergency needs HASTINGS, April 2, 2020— Spectrum Health Pennock Urgent Care remains open amid the COVID-19 crisis to help those seeking care. If you...

Partners with Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan to Accommodate Families GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 2, 2020 – As part of Spectrum Health’s contingency planning to prepare for an...

ST. JOSEPH, Mich., April 2, 2020 – Studies have shown domestic violence rates rise with times of stress similar to what workplaces, schools, and communities around the country are facing during...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 1, 2020 – Spectrum Health is consolidating donation sites for medical supplies beginning April 1. As the volume of donations have decreased, and to continue to keep...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 2020 – The American Heart Association is presenting the Richard M. DeVos Award for Medical Excellence as part of the 2020 Grand Rapids Virtual Heart Ball. The award is...

Includes appointments, elective surgeries and non-urgent care **This release is now out of date. For the most up to date information on cancellations, visit the...

Some of this information may have changed. | FIND THE LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES HERE Four metropolitan Detroit hospital systems and a leading research university today announced a collaboration to...

BIG RAPIDS, Mich., March 26, 2020 – A male patient in his 80s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away earlier today at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. “On behalf of Spectrum Health...

Providers available via virtual visits so patients can stay in their homes GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 26, 2020—Spectrum Health is closing all walk-in clinics in West Michigan and encouraging...

FREMONT, Mich., March 26, 2020—Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is taking additional steps to care for the community and keep patients and team members safe by opening a COVID-19 triage tent as...

Some of this information may have changed. | FIND THE LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES HERE Beaumont Health hospitals are seeing high volumes of COVID-19 patients. As of 4 p.m., March 26, Beaumont is...