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The American Hospital Association Recognizes Spectrum Health’s NOW Program with NOVA Award Spectrum Health announced today that the American Hospital Association (AHA) has named it an AHA NOVA...

A fireworks explosion or campfire burn can happen in just a fraction of a second but in that instant a person’s life can change forever. Grilling and campfire season is here, and celebrations...

Teens today have very busy schedules. From sporting events and music lessons to baby-sitting jobs and prepping for upcoming ACT exams, the demand for their time continues to increase. On the go...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of George Fogg, M.D./Ph.D. to its medical staff. Fogg joins Karen Dahl, M.D. in providing consultation for the diagnosis and...

VHA Inc., a national health care alliance, has given Spectrum Health Reed City Campus a 2007 VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence for the second straight year, honoring the hospital for...

Spectrum Health Reed City Campus employees have recently completed the Reann Luckhardt Memorial Garden and are planning the garden dedication ceremony for Friday, June 8, 2007 at 2 p.m. Reann...

The employees at Spectrum Health Reed City Campus, the Evart Clinic and Crossroads Radiation Therapy Center held a penny drive during the month of May to raise money for the Osceola County Relay...

The emergency department of Spectrum Health Reed City Campus recently donated medical supply kits to the Reed City Youth League. Twelve duffel bags were filled with medical supplies designed to...

Spectrum Health today announced the appointment of Lisa Shannon, vice president, ambulatory services. Shannon will provide oversight and coordination of ambulatory and outpatient services. Shannon...

The Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Regional Poison Center has received recertification from the American Association of Poison Control Centers. It is one of 52 certified poison centers across...

Parents who believe they are ill-equipped to deal with their newborn children have options, and safe places to leave their babies are available across the state was the message delivered at a news...

The skilled nursing facility at Spectrum Health Reed City Campus has received MPRO’s, Michigan’s quality improvement organization (QIO), prestigious 2006 Michigan Award of Excellence for...

Andrew Sheffer was just five years old when he became one of the estimated 10,000 children in the U.S. injured annually in lawn mower accidents. Although Andrew’s accident was nearly seven years...

Each year there are more than 700,000 strokes in the United States.’ Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country and can cause more serious long-term disabilities than any other...

Spectrum Health Reed City Campus is pleased to announce the recipients of two $500 education scholarships for 2007. Ms. Miranda Nichols of Evart High School and Ms. Chelsea Wirth of Evart High...

Many people in Michigan make a resolution to improve their physical condition at the start of the year. Yet it’s not until winter leaves and summer approaches-along with the specter of swimsuit...

Spectrum Health today announced the appointment of Scott Dresen as director, enterprise technology services. He will direct and oversee network infrastructure, telecommunications, data center,...

Eight-year-old Tori Segovia of Saugatuck knows the drill. Chemotherapy, spinal taps, radiation and sedation are once again part of her world as she is treated a second time for acute lymphoblastic...

Three million cases of suspected child abuse are reported in America annually. Whether it occurs behind closed doors at home or in public places, the number of reported cases continues to grow....

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of Thomas J. Hanley, APR, as marketing and communications director. Hanley will plan, direct and coordinate all marketing...

Seven-year-old Rebekah Ross of Eaton Rapids was doing everything right. She was sleeping in a dark room set at a comfortable 70 degrees. She often enjoyed a light snack before bedtime and avoided...

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month wraps up next week but a national push to eat more fruits and vegetables is just beginning – and the two themes dovetail nicely, says a medical expert. A...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced the appointment of Michael Racine, M.D., to its medical staff. Racine joins Pinar Cemeroglu, M.D., Dan Postellon M.D., Michael Wood, M.D. and...

Kids in Action Enrolls 24 Families in Pilot Program Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Michigan Medical, P.C. (MMPC), Kent/Michigan State University Extension and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids...

Daniel H. Farkas, Ph.D. Named to Lead Effort to Improve Treatments, Enhance Research Spectrum Health and Van Andel Institute (VAI) today announced a $6 million joint venture that will offer 21st...