News Releases

New “green roof” to brighten the stay for families and visitors at birthing center. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 30, 2020 – Patients and visitors to the Spectrum Health United Hospital...

Patients visiting Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will see dedicated staff as of Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. at a drive-through process located in the...

Telemedicine clinics open at Tri County, Montabella and Vestaburg High Schools. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 23, 2020 – Responding to the unique needs of teenagers, Spectrum Health has partnered...

Special blood drive Sept. 26 in Grand Rapids seeks diverse blood donations during National Sickle Cell Awareness Month GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Sept. 22, 2020 – September is National Sickle Cell...

Beaumont ACO ranks #17 in the nation and is in the 97th percentile nationally The Beaumont Accountable Care Organization is again the top-performing ACO in Michigan in terms of savings percentage...

The Beaumont Accountable Care Organization is again the top-performing ACO in Michigan in terms of savings percentage generated and one of the best in the country, according to the Centers for...

Dr. Ryan Madder featured performing simulated robot-assisted surgery thousands of miles from patient GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 21, 2020 – “Speed of Thought,” a documentary directed by...

NIH’s National Institute on Aging awards investigators $1.67M for their research After major surgery, approximately 17% of hospitalized patients ages 65 and older experience delirium –...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 17, 2020 – Recently, a Spectrum Health Aero Med helicopter had a near collision with a drone while landing at Butterworth Hospital. The drone was hovering over the...

Free event open to both providers and public GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2020 – Spectrum Health is inviting area providers and the community to gather next week to discuss advancements in...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2020 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has named its childhood cancer program in honor of one of its greatest advocates. The program will now be...

FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 15, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will now get their specimens collected in an on campus drive-thru garage...

LUDINGTON, Mich., Sept. 15, 2020 – Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is advising patients, families, staff and others visiting its clinic in Hart to take an alternate route because of...

Beaumont Health is pleased to announce the following recognitions: CANCER REHABILITATION PROGRAM RECIPIENT OF ACCC’S ‘INNOVATOR AWARD’ Dr. Christopher Wilson, program director for the...

Deceptive calls request personal information Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 14, 2020 – Spectrum Health has received reports from patients and Priority Health members that they are receiving calls...

FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 14, 2020 – Tamarac reopens its Wellness Center and pool to members on Monday, Sept. 14, with extensive safety measures that apply to everyone and are designed to minimize...

Flu shots and more now available curbside at 40+ locations across West Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 11, 2020 – In an effort to encourage more Michigan residents to get a flu shot,...

Zeeland, Mich., September 10, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will now see a large drive-thru canopy conveniently located...

Presented by the Beaumont Women’s Urology and Pelvic Health Center, join Beaumont urology specialists and other women’s health experts for a free, online panel discussion about incontinence,...

New Manikin Carts Provide Best in Basic Life Support Training BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 9, 2020 – New state-of-the-art computerized manikins used for Basic Life Support (BLS) training are now...

Computerized manikins teach critical skills to United, Kelsey Hospital staff. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 9, 2020 – New state-of-the-art computerized manikins used for Basic Life Support (BLS)...

Given Highest Marks in State for Acute Care, Ambulatory Care and Continuing Care GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 6, 2020 – Spectrum Health West Michigan (SHWM) has earned the highest marks in Michigan...

Geoff Scott, MD, joins Spectrum Health Big Rapids OB/GYN staff. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 3, 2020 – Geoff Scott, MD, has joined the medical team at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital to...

Timothy Jelsema, MD, MPH, Joins Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital staff. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 1, 2020 – Orthopedic physician Timothy Jelsema, MD, MPH, has joined the growing orthopedic...

GHP team receives national honor for making an impact in Flint area community **This news release was originally posted by Genesee Health Plans FLINT, Mich., Sept. 1, 2020 – Genesee Health...