News Releases

Spectrum Health physician Thomas H. Peterson, M.D., has received national recognition for his local anti-smoking efforts. Dr. Peterson received the Community Activist Award at the fifth annual...

March is national colon cancer awareness month so it is fitting a consortium of cancer groups have published new guidelines for screening colorectal cancer. These guidelines focus on prevention...

Spectrum Health United Memorial proudly announces the organization’s 2007 Excellence Award winners. Established in 2006, the Excellence Award program was designed to positively impact patient...

Arthritis isn’t a diagnosis most parents expect their children to face. Unfortunately, for Linda and Rocky Dennison of Kalamazoo, it is a reality. Their three-year-old son Jaycob has juvenile...

12-year-old Patrick Ferris Selected to Represent Michigan Michigan has a new state representative but he’s not your average politician. He doesn’t have a driver’s license, can’t stay out...

The collaborative efforts of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital and District Health Department No. 10 will team up once again for the second annual Free Cancer Screening day on Thursday, April 22,...

A group of Michigan health care organizations have joined forces to create greater value for their patients and communities by forming Value Health Partners. The coalition’s focus will involve...

The Oncology and Infusion Therapy staff members’of Spectrum Health, Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center and Paradise Salon of Reed City are holding their March 7, 2008 cancer support group for...

Spectrum Health announced today it has added average payments it receives from Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance companies for specific procedures on its Web site,...

Introducing Advanced Gynecologic Procedures Lawrence Schappa, M.D. and Rebecca Saucedo, C.N.M., offer a wide range of women’s services at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital and their office in...

Sylvia Simons, RN, MSN, has joined Spectrum Health Hospice as executive director. Simons will be responsible for the daily operations and strategic planning of Spectrum Health Hospice. She was...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital announced today the appointment of orthopedic surgeon Matthew Halanski, M.D., to its medical staff. Halanski provides surgery and treatment for all congenital,...

The cancer services program of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is pleased to offer a community nutrition class for cancer patients and their families and caregivers titled Eating Well through...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital and Spectrum Health Evart Clinic on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. The blood bus will be at...

Many people are familiar with the general warning signs of a heart attack, but few realize that quick action can make all the difference in surviving the deadliest kind of heart attack. This...

Vaccinations Available for Adults It is not too late to receive a flu shot. Spectrum Health will host a free flu clinic at the Tustin Fire Hall for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008 from 4:00...

Too few people realize that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women (and men), but the good news is heart disease can often be prevented. Spreading the Go Red for Women message “Love Your...

As classrooms across Michigan fill with Valentine’s candy, cards and games this month, some children may experience anxiety about this holiday and what it represents. According to Steve...

Spectrum Health today announced the appointment of William R. Jewell as its new associate general counsel. Jewell, who assumed his new role on December 31, is responsible for day-to-day legal...

If like many Americans you have resolved to lose weight in the New Year, you might also want to consider getting a better night’s sleep. The number of academic studies linking lack of proper...

Nine-year-old Shay Atwood of Grant is lucky to be alive following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident that severed his aorta. The aorta is the largest artery in the body and is responsible for...

Vaccinations Available for Adults It is not too late to receive a flu shot. Spectrum Health Reed City will host two free flu clinics for adults over the next two weeks. The vaccine is available...

Spectrum Health announced today its strategic relationship with Cerner and Microsoft Corp. in developing the Cerner Care ConsoleTM solution, a consumer-centric technology that empowers patients to...

Spectrum Health has announced the physician leadership team that will guide patient care and treatment at the Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, slated to open in June 2008. Several clinical program...

Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital and Spectrum Health Evart Clinic on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 on the MCBC blood bus....