News Releases

Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners and Spectrum Health are working together to increase the number of family medicine physicians by opening the Spectrum Health Family Medicine Residency...

Did you know that donations of blood often slow down during the summer months when people are busy with vacations and outdoor activities? Giving blood just isn’t at the top of our “things to do”

Bob Connors, MD, president, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and practicing pediatric surgeon, received the 2011 Chairman’s Medal from the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF).The award...

Chronic conditions such as asthma don’t have to prevent children from participating in summer camp, thanks to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s asthma camp. Located at Camp Tall Turf in...

Only System in Michigan to Receive This Honor Spectrum Health was named one of the 10 top health systems in an annual study analyzing national health care quality and safety performance. This was...

Value Health Partners, a group of eight Michigan health care organizations includingSpectrum Health, announced the winners of their first Stroke Prevention Student Video Competition. The...

The Epilepsy Foundation announced this week that it has elected Brien J. Smith, MD, as chair of its board of directors. Smith is chief of neurology for the Spectrum Health Medical Group. “Brien...

All Proceeds to Benefit Free Preventative Care Projects The 7th Annual Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital 5K Run will take place on Saturday, August 13th, 2011. The annual race has been moved up...

A visit to outpatient services with mom wasn’t exactly at the top of the list of how four-year old Peyton Jung of Evart wanted to spend her day. But all that changed when she saw the three...

A young child’s life was dramatically improved thanks to an interventional cardiology procedure performed at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Grayson Jonker was born with multiple pulmonary...

Imagine you have been diagnosed with cancer and need daily treatments over the next six to eight weeks. Your family does not live in the area, and your spouse does not feel comfortable driving in...

Registering Now for June Classes Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for some time, we can help you improve your health and your life. Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is...

New Map Shows Spectrum Health Medical Center and Partners Spectrum Health today unveiled an interactive map of Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile. The Michigan Street landscape, located in downtown...

Spectrum Health patients now have even greater access to health information online. “MySpectrum” is an online patient portal available at http://www.spectrumhealth.org/. Users of the free...

Each year, Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital recognizes one caregiver and one physician who go above and beyond, who exemplify patient centered values and provide positive experiences for their...

Spectrum Health Celebrates History Through Displays, Web Spectrum Health has been focused on improving the future of health care in the communities it serves through new facilities, technology,...

Spectrum Health Medical Group’s Women’s Health Network Explores Possibilities at Free Seminar No one looks forward to the health challenges that come with getting older. A team of experts from the

Devices Can Improve Longevity, Quality of Life for Heart Failure Patients The Spectrum Health Frederik Meijer Heart & Vascular Institute (FMHVI) announced today that it has received advanced...

The Spectrum Health United Memorial Foundation recently announced Golf Day 2011 will take place on Monday, June 13, 2011 at Egypt Valley Country Club. Avid Foundation supporter, Meijer, has...

Available at Three Urgent Care Centers As the summer season approaches, Spectrum Health is reminding people that sun exposure comes with some risk. Spectrum Health will hold free skin cancer...

Spectrum Health United Hospital President Paul Bonis announced a $9.61 million plan today for new construction and renovations to all of the outpatient service areas of the hospital, including a...

Spectrum Health Physician Alliance Promotes Collaboration, Support Spectrum Health officials today announced a new initiative to support collaboration with independent physicians. The Spectrum...

Spectrum Health is offering three educational web chats in May. All Spectrum Health web chats can be accessed at spectrum-health.org/onlinechat. Keeping the Beat: Treatment Options for Heart...

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Outstate Michigan Supports Pilot Program Parents and loved ones unable to be at the bedside of premature and critically ill infants can now stay connected...

Stroke Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S. Every 45 seconds someone in America has a stroke. In fact, stroke is the third leading cause of death in this country and a leading cause of disability....