News Releases

Helping women understand the links between weight and heart health is the topic of a program Thursday, September 30. “How Weight Affects Your Heart” begins at 7 p.m. at the Calvin College...

Consumers can have their health questions answered through live Web chats this month with Spectrum Health medical specialists. Three chats are scheduled for September at...

Spectrum Health leadership today said any community discussion about open heart programs in West Michigan should focus first on patient safety and quality outcomes. “When evaluating another open...

Spectrum Health is holding a series of free seminars about relieving joint pain, a common issue for millions of Americans. The public is invited to learn about current treatments, therapies and...

Cardiologists J Craig Mulligan, DO, Craig Alguire, MD, and Ali Mahajerin, MD have joined West Michigan Heart and are practicing at several locations in West Michigan. Mulligan will be seeing...

Timothy C. Griffin, MD, has been named Chief, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Physicians, of the Spectrum Health Medical Group. Griffin will assume his new role in September. “Dr. Griffin’s...

Dan Arndt, MD and Yaw Appiagyei, MD, have joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Physicians, members of Spectrum Health Medical Group. Dr. Arndt is a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist....

Nearly one third of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital patients need canes for assistance with an unsteady gait or weak muscles at some point in their cancer journey. Properly fitted canes can...

The Spectrum Health Medical Group recently hired several new physician assistants and a nurse practitioner, which will enable the growing organization to provide better service to its patients....

Spectrum Health is pleased to announce that Betty Ford Breast Care Services received two grants to help underserved women in West Michigan receive breast screening services. “These grants make...

Spectrum Health was ranked as the nation’s fifth largest provider of hip and knee replacements in a recent issue of Orthopedic Network News. The July 2010 issue of Orthopedic Network News (ONN)...

Hyundai Motor America and its dealers as part of the Hyundai Hope on WheelsTM 2010 tour today announced a $25,000 grant to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The 2010 Hope on Wheels Tour is...

Yi Cai, MD, PhD, has joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Physicians, members of Spectrum Health Medical group, as a pediatric nephrologist. Dr. Cai and his colleagues provide care to children...

Blodgett, Butterworth named Blue Distinction Centers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network have designated Spectrum Health Blodgett and Butterworth hospitals as Blue Distinction...

Rachel Van Klompenberg, AuD, has joined the Spectrum Health Medical Group as an audiologist. “We are very pleased to have Dr. Van Klompenberg begin her professional career with us,” said James...

Patients, Visitors Should Take Extra Time, Check Web Site On July 30, stage one of the Fix on I-196 will be completed and stage two begins. Two eastbound and two westbound lanes on I-196 through...

The activities department of the Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Rehab and Nursing Center of Reed City will be holding their 8th annual ice cream social with musical entertainment on Sunday,...

Alliance Brings West Michigan Patients the Latest in Experimental Research Cancer patients in West Michigan will soon have the opportunity to access new drugs being developed to fight their...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Child Life Specialists Offer Six Tips Going to the doctor is a common occurrence for children but may not be one they enjoy. Certified child life specialists at...

Will Begin Only Program In Western Half of Michigan Spectrum Health’s request to offer adult bone marrow transplants received final approval on July 13 from the Michigan Department of Community...

Spectrum Health has been recognized by The Institute for Diversity in Health Management, an affiliate of the American Hospital Association. Spectrum Health was identified as a Promising Practice...

“Commit to Be Fit” Program Named Ludwig Award Winner The “Commit to Be Fit” wellness program has been selected to receive the 2010 Ludwig Community Benefit Award. “Commit to Be Fit” is...

Middle school and high school athletes that wish to participate in school sports at Pine River Schools for the 2010/2011 school year must obtain a sports physical. Spectrum Health Reed City...

Local philanthropist Maria P. DeVos has been elected to a three-year term on the Spectrum Health Foundation Board of Trustees. DeVos, a Grand Valley State University graduate, also serves as a...

Spectrum Health First in Michigan to Offer MAKOplasty® Listen to Dr. Golladay discuss MAKOplasty® (mp3, 18MB) High school teacher Nancy Bruinsma will be ready this September if her students ask...