News Releases

New Patient Care Facility Centerpiece of $98 Million Project Spectrum Health officials, community leaders, physicians, staff and volunteers came together today to break ground on a new patient...

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...

David Leonard, general counsel for Spectrum Health, was appointed to the Michigan Legislative Commission on Government Efficiency by the Michigan Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority...

Launches wellness program for coming fiscal year Two years ago Spectrum Health bolstered its voluntary employee health and wellness program, offering greater financial incentives to participate....

$96,000 from Grand Rapids Community Foundation Aimed at Youth Spectrum Health has received a $96,000 grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation to help in the effort to discourage young...

Protection and Common Sense Result in Fewer Injuries As Student Athletes Begin to Hit the Field Participation in sports is a valuable experience for children. According to sports medicine...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital will be relocated to the Spectrum Health Evart Clinic on Wednesday,...

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

Will Be Primary Transfer Site Until Butterworth Hospital Helistop Ready Spectrum Health announced today that it will use a temporary site in northeast Grand Rapids for transferring patients from...

Replacement surgery improves quality of life for many One of the joys of summer is the opportunity for more physical activity, such as sports and gardening.’ However, for some people, increased...

The activities department of the Spectrum Health Skilled Nursing Facility in Reed City will be holding their 6th annual ice cream social with musical entertainment on Sunday, August 17, 2008. The...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of Dennis Lee as director of’technology and information solutions. Lee’s prior experience includes eight years at Nationwide...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the MCBC blood bus. The bus...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatric hematologist/oncologist Beth Kurt, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Kurt provides comprehensive multidisciplinary...

Patient satisfaction higher at Most Wired Hospitals Spectrum Health hospitals rank among the nation’s Most Wired and Most Wireless, according to the results of the 2008 Most Wired Survey and...

Spectrum Health was named as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in U.S. News & World Report. The 2008 edition said Spectrum Health achieved a national ranking in the ear, nose and throat...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatrician Sarah Brown, DO, to its medical staff. Dr. Brown provides care for children through the Helen DeVos Children’s...

Registered Pharmacist Offers Parents Tips Amy Laurent, mother of two, believes there’s truth to the old adage “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” Her 3-year-old son had a bone...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatric plastic surgeon Robert J. Mann, MD, to its staff. Dr. Mann provides diagnosis and treatment for a full range of...

David L. Dull, MD, has been appointed vice president of quality for Spectrum Health Grand Rapids. Dull will lead the strategic planning and coordination of tactical implementation of the clinical...

Intense Chemotherapy Just As Effective In Treating Children Under Three Years of Age Radiation therapy may not be necessary for children with cancerous brain tumors who are less than three years...

Most Comprehensive Outpatient Cancer Center in West Michigan Spectrum Health dedicated the new Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion today, opening the doors to the region’s widest, most advanced array...

Alpena Regional Medical Center (ARMC) has joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Partners in Children’s Health, becoming one of 23 hospitals to affiliate with the children’s hospital in...

School is out and parents across the state are likely gearing up for a summer road trip. Family trips can be great for bonding and learning but also frustrating if children are bored or don’t...

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...