News Releases

While trick-or-treating may not occur until the end of the month, it’s not too early to prepare. To ensure the holiday is safe and enjoyable, Melinda Howard, injury prevention specialist with...

Spectrum Health has received top honors from the state for the quality of its service to its patients and community. The “Governor’s Recognition of Excellence” honors the top performing...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of pediatric rheumatologist James Birmingham, MD, to its medical staff. Birmingham is the first and only full-time pediatric...

National Research Corporation (NRC) has again recognized Spectrum Health for its overall quality and image. Spectrum Health won the 2007/08 Consumer Choice Award along with 225 organizations...

Employees participate in Lee National Denim Day’, one of the largest single-day fundraisers in the fight against breast cancer Oct.’5, 2007’won’t be any ordinary casual Friday at Spectrum...

James M. Tucci, M.D., M.M.M., has been named Vice President, Medical Affairs Spectrum Health Grand Rapids. He brings 25 years experience in health care leadership to this post. Tucci begins his...

Spectrum Health’s Center For Joint Replacement recently earned the Gold Seal of ApprovalTM for health care quality from The Joint Commission. Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital were both...

United Hospital received a 2006 Governor’s Award for Improving Patient Safety and Quality of Care in the Hospital Setting; while Lakeview’s Kelsey Hospital received a 2006 Governor’s Award...

Most women know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and how important exercise is in preventing heart trouble. Physical activity is key to helping women prevent heart...

Spectrum Health United Memorial officials announced, this week, plans to launch a capital campaign to support anticipated improvements slated for Kelsey Hospital this fall. The campaign goal has...

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

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of hospitalist Robert Veenema, DO, to its medical staff. Veenema joins Rebecca Bultman, MD, David Duffey, DO, Daniel McGee, MD,...

On Sunday, September 9, officials from Spectrum Health United Memorial formally announced plans for upgrades throughout the Kelsey Hospital. With an audience of more than 120 alumni and guests of...

Carly Paganelli knows a thing or two about concussions – she experienced four in the last five years. An avid basketball player, she was sidelined and unable to play high school basketball on...

All 11 of Spectrum Health’s Primary Care Partners offices have received the 2006 Governor’s Award of Excellence for Improving Care in the Ambulatory Care Setting. Primary Care Partners are...

Spectrum Health along with Orthopedic Associates of Grand Rapids physician Thomas Malvitz, M.D., are among the first in Michigan to offer an alternative to hip replacement. Birmingham Hip...

The summer and hours of daylight may be decreasing, but not the risks of developing skin cancer – especially for summer enthusiasts. Spending four-plus hours in the sun’s rays puts golfers and...

Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital is hosting the 4th annual Just in C.A.S.E., community awareness safety event on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. The community event consists of educational exhibits...

Children in West Michigan will be safer thanks to a $106,000 donation from Kohl’s Department Stores. Representatives from Kohl’s presented Safe Kids Lakeshore and Safe Kids Greater Grand...

Spectrum Health officials announced today that they are opening a new Primary Care Partners (PCP) office in Grandville. The Rivertown Internal Medicine & Pediatrics office will begin seeing...

Middle school and high school students that wish to participate in school sports at Pine River Public Schools in the 2007-2008 school year must obtain a sports physical. Once again, the physicians...

Spectrum Health officials today announced a $98 million plan for new construction and renovations at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids during the next three years. The project is intended to...

Pet recreation is now available to the young patients at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. A partnership between West Michigan Therapy Dogs and the hospital will enable children to benefit from...

More than 3 million toys and games are sold annually in the United States. Although toys foster learning and exploration, some can cause injury if not used properly. Toy misuse is something...

Special Drives on Blood Bus Aim to Save Lives Two Ways The public is invited to give blood and/or register to donate marrow The blood bus from Michigan Community Blood Centers will open its doors...