News Releases

Grand Rapids, Mich., July 17, 2018 – Spectrum Health today announced that its System Board of Directors has appointed Tina Freese Decker as the health system’s next President and Chief...

FREMONT, Mich., July 10, 2018 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial and the Terry Wantz Historical Research Center are hosting an exhibit that will provide a glimpse at the hospital’s 100 years...

Grand Rapids, Mich., July 11, 2018 — The Boards of Directors of Spectrum Health and Lakeland Health announced today that they intend to integrate. Both organizations see the value of coming...

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 10, 2018 – As Spectrum Health marks the first year of STR!VE, its innovative primary care offering, many insights have emerged regarding consumer preferences for care....

Located in the New Meijer Hudsonville Store GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 9, 2018 – In an effort to improve access to care, Spectrum Health will open its first retail-based walk-in clinic this week....

Randall L. Kelley, FACHE, president of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, will take on a newly created role as leader of the northwest market area of Spectrum Health upon the announced retirement...

LANSING, Mich., June 29, 2018 — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) this week honored three individuals who have greatly influenced healthcare across the state. Receiving the...

Big Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Dearborn Programs Recognized LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) will present its 2018 Ludwig Community Benefit Award to three of its...

The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) announced today its selection of Helen Johnson, RN, FACHE, chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, as one of two healthcare...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 26, 2018 – U.S. News & World Report has again included Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its 2018 Best Children’s Hospital rankings, with a total...

Tina Freese Decker, Spectrum Health Executive Vice President and COO, and Joan Budden, Priority Health President and CEO, honored with award GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 26, 2018 –Tina Freese...

Zeeland, MI – June 25, 2018 – Ron Lewis, President, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida on June 14 to accept the prestigious 100 Top Hospitals Award...

ZEELAND, Mich., June 25, 2018 – To honor and celebrate the compassionate care staff provide every day, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital has launched the DAISY and BEE Awards. Patients,...

Sheryl Lewis-Blake plans departure October 1 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 22, 2018 –Spectrum Health Pennock President Sheryl Lewis-Blake has announced her plans to retire on October 1, 2018. A...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 13, 2018 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce the creation of a research partnership between Spectrum Health, Michigan State...

Greenville, MI – June 4, 2018 – Each year, Spectrum Health United and Kelsey Hospitals awards scholarships to well-rounded, graduating seniors who plan to pursue careers in the medical field....

Offers Increased Access to Treatment and Service GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 18, 2018 – The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) announced this week that Spectrum Health is now a part of its...

Grand Rapids, Mich., (May 15, 2018) – The Grand Rapids Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Center for Community Leadership (CCL) Awards, to be presented at the upcoming CCL...

In honor of Mother’s Day, EAM launches Maternity Care Project NOVI, MICHIGAN, May 11, 2018 – In conjunction with its new Maternity Care Project, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 9, 2018 – The editors of Modern Healthcare have named Tina Freese Decker, Spectrum Health’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, to the 2018 list of...

Greenville, MI – May 9, 2018 – Spectrum Health United Hospital announced today that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes...

ZEELAND, MI (May 8, 2018) – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital announced today that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 3, 2018 – Skin cancer continues to be a concern for Michigan residents as the number of people diagnosed each year continues to be high. The best way to find skin cancer...

Enrollment set to open nationwide for historic research effort GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2018– On May 6, the National Institutes of Health will open national enrollment for the All of Us...

CALEDONIA, Mich., April 30, 2018 –Spectrum Health is opening a new walk-in clinic in Caledonia that will offer new health care options for the community. The Spectrum Health Walk-in Clinic –...