News Releases

The Kelsey Hospital Guild recently showed its unflagging support of excellent medical care by contributing funds for updated equipment to the hospital. “Over the past several months, the Guild...

Robert, Maria and Patricia Gamez continued their fundraising tradition this year by renting parking spaces during the Danish Festival in August. The teenagers donated earnings in the amount of...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program by Lori King, RN If you or someone you know has diabetes, it is very important to have...

In Michigan, almost 700,000 hunters enjoy the annual fall rite of deer hunting. While most hunters are aware of the risks involved with using firearms and tree stands, they also need to understand...

Regional Network Reaches $10 Million In Savings In Four Years Cooperation among 15 community hospitals and Spectrum Health over the past four years has resulted in creating one of the most...

The system board of directors of Spectrum Health has appointed a new member and re-elected three members. Elizabeth Nickels has been named a new member of the Spectrum Health board of directors at...

Staff members of United and Kelsey hospitals did their part on September 26 to keep the environment clean by participating in a major recycling effort. Offered through Comprenew Environmental, a...

National Research Corporation (NRC) has again recognized Spectrum Health for its overall quality and image. Spectrum Health won the 2008 Consumer Choice Award as the most preferred hospital for...

Executive Will Lead Newly Formed Physician Corporation Spectrum Health announced today the appointment of James M. Tucci, MD, MMM, as president of the Spectrum Health Medical Group, the system’s...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital will join hospitals and healthcare organizations around the world in commemorating Patient-Centered Care Awareness Month this October. Planning is underway for...

Teacher and Educational Liaison Emmy David Joins Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Child Life Staff Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of Emmy David to its staff as...

Consumers hear directly from Spectrum Health experts Spectrum Health announced today the launch of Spectrum Health TV which features physicians and other experts on its Web site,...

Acquisition of Center for Molecular Medicine Positions Sequenom for Commercial Launch of SEQureDxTM Test in First Half 2009 Daniel H. Farkas, Ph.D. to Join Sequenom Management Team Sequenom...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is offering a comprehensive diabetes self-management education program by Lori King, RN, and Lori Willis, Registered Dietitian. If you or someone you know has...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus...

No one chooses to have cancer, but you can choose how to respond to it. Studies tell us-and most cancer experts concur-that people who seek extra social and emotional support during their cancer...

Spectrum Health Continuing Care has changed the names of several of its services and facilities, effective today, to more clearly identify its offerings. “We offer a broad range of services...

$84 Million is Spent on Medicaid and Medicare Shortfalls Spectrum Health provided $111.1 million in community benefit to West Michigan during its 2008 fiscal year (FY). Spectrum Health’s...

Congressman Vernon Ehlers Joins Safe Kids Greater Grand Rapids at Car Seat Inspection on National Seat Check Saturday Certified child passenger safety technicians will provide hands-on instruction...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of neonatologists Daniel Knee, MD, and Robert Langen, MD, to its medical staff. They provide care to newborns in the neonatal...

Adolescent Medicine Expert Shares Insight for Teens and Parents Nearly eight in 10 teens have acne, and in a culture where teens constantly strive to achieve “the look”, it takes more than...

Important questions go unasked, unanswered without physician initiative Some secrets can be shared with your family and some secrets can be shared with your friends. There are other secrets that...

Spectrum Health Continuing Care has appointed two new medical directors to help lead its post-acute program. John A. Mulder, MD, is the new medical director of Spectrum Health Palliative Care...

Butterworth Hospital Helistop Will Be Enlarged and Enhanced Spectrum Health announced today that it has completed proposed plans to enlarge and enhance the helistop atop Butterworth Hospital. Aero...