News Releases

Grand Rapids, Mich., July 17, 2018 – Spectrum Health today announced that its System Board of Directors has appointed Tina Freese Decker as the health system’s next President and Chief...

FREMONT, Mich., July 10, 2018 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial and the Terry Wantz Historical Research Center are hosting an exhibit that will provide a glimpse at the hospital’s 100 years...

Grand Rapids, Mich., July 11, 2018 — The Boards of Directors of Spectrum Health and Lakeland Health announced today that they intend to integrate. Both organizations see the value of coming...

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 10, 2018 – As Spectrum Health marks the first year of STR!VE, its innovative primary care offering, many insights have emerged regarding consumer preferences for care....

Located in the New Meijer Hudsonville Store GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 9, 2018 – In an effort to improve access to care, Spectrum Health will open its first retail-based walk-in clinic this week....

Randall L. Kelley, FACHE, president of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, will take on a newly created role as leader of the northwest market area of Spectrum Health upon the announced retirement...

LANSING, Mich., June 29, 2018 — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) this week honored three individuals who have greatly influenced healthcare across the state. Receiving the...

Big Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Dearborn Programs Recognized LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) will present its 2018 Ludwig Community Benefit Award to three of its...

The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) announced today its selection of Helen Johnson, RN, FACHE, chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, as one of two healthcare...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 26, 2018 – U.S. News & World Report has again included Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its 2018 Best Children’s Hospital rankings, with a total...

Tina Freese Decker, Spectrum Health Executive Vice President and COO, and Joan Budden, Priority Health President and CEO, honored with award GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 26, 2018 –Tina Freese...

Zeeland, MI – June 25, 2018 – Ron Lewis, President, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida on June 14 to accept the prestigious 100 Top Hospitals Award...

ZEELAND, Mich., June 25, 2018 – To honor and celebrate the compassionate care staff provide every day, Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital has launched the DAISY and BEE Awards. Patients,...

Sheryl Lewis-Blake plans departure October 1 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 22, 2018 –Spectrum Health Pennock President Sheryl Lewis-Blake has announced her plans to retire on October 1, 2018. A...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 13, 2018 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce the creation of a research partnership between Spectrum Health, Michigan State...

Greenville, MI – June 4, 2018 – Each year, Spectrum Health United and Kelsey Hospitals awards scholarships to well-rounded, graduating seniors who plan to pursue careers in the medical field....

Offers Increased Access to Treatment and Service GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 18, 2018 – The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) announced this week that Spectrum Health is now a part of its...

Grand Rapids, Mich., (May 15, 2018) – The Grand Rapids Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Center for Community Leadership (CCL) Awards, to be presented at the upcoming CCL...

In honor of Mother’s Day, EAM launches Maternity Care Project NOVI, MICHIGAN, May 11, 2018 – In conjunction with its new Maternity Care Project, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 9, 2018 – The editors of Modern Healthcare have named Tina Freese Decker, Spectrum Health’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, to the 2018 list of...

Greenville, MI – May 9, 2018 – Spectrum Health United Hospital announced today that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction recognizes...

ZEELAND, MI (May 8, 2018) – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital announced today that it has achieved the Healthgrades 2018 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™. This distinction...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 3, 2018 – Skin cancer continues to be a concern for Michigan residents as the number of people diagnosed each year continues to be high. The best way to find skin cancer...

Enrollment set to open nationwide for historic research effort GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2018– On May 6, the National Institutes of Health will open national enrollment for the All of Us...

CALEDONIA, Mich., April 30, 2018 –Spectrum Health is opening a new walk-in clinic in Caledonia that will offer new health care options for the community. The Spectrum Health Walk-in Clinic –...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 25, 2018 –The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, released the new...

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital received an “A” grade for patient safety in the new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades just announced by The Leapfrog Group, a national organization aiming to...

Greenville, MI – April 24, 2018 – Spectrum Health United Hospital was awarded second place in the Biggest Loser category in the Michigan Battle of the Buildings. Each year, Spectrum Health...

As part of National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 15-21), the volunteers of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital presented a $25,000 donation to support the upcoming renovation of the...

Spectrum Health and Families Against Narcotics host drop-off site GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2018 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities and Families Against Narcotics Grand Rapids Chapter...

Grand Rapids, Mich, April 9, 2018 – The trauma centers at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids have both been re-verified as Level I trauma...

ZEELAND, Mich., March 26, 2018 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital will offer “Your Bones, Your Health” a free orthopedic seminar series. The seminar entitled “Current Treatments...

MedNow kiosk now open at LRN Customers of the Lakeshore Resource Network (LRN) and partner agencies now have a convenient way to access medical care with the set-up of a Spectrum Health MedNow...

Will accelerate personalized medicine initiatives for Spectrum Health patients Grand Rapids, Mich. and Seattle, Wash., – March 20, 2018 — Spectrum Health, one of the nation’s top health...

Zeeland, MI – March 20, 2018 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital has received designation as a Level III trauma facility by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 15, 2018 – A study conducted by a multidisciplinary Spectrum Health neurology team has found that dementia patients are not undergoing evaluation at the onset of the...

Honors go to hospitals throughout Michigan March 14, 2018 – In observing National Patient Safety Awareness Week, the EAM announces the recipients of the 2018 EAM Hospital Patient Safety Awards,...

Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital was just named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson HealthTM. Formerly known as the Truven Health Analytics® 100 Top Hospitals, this...

Greenville, MI – March 6, 2018 – Spectrum Health United Hospital was named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson HealthTM. Formerly known as the Truven Health Analytics® 100...

Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K sees increased female participants GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 5, 2018 – There will no doubt be a lot of green being worn by runners and walkers at the 35th annual...

Physicians, nurses, technologists and other staff members at Spectrum Health Pennock will begin to use mobile phone technology to communicate and enhance patient services. The mobile phones are...

Lake-Osceola State Bank and Big Rapids Products have broken from the starting line as lead sponsors for the annual Wheatlake Festival of Races to raise funds for patient wellness services at...

Ribbon Cutting and Open House this week GRAND HAVEN, Mich., March 1, 2018 — Health Pointe, a 50/50 joint venture between Spectrum Health and Holland Hospital, celebrated its grand opening today...

Grand Rapids Community College and Spectrum Health will celebrate the first recipients of a new scholarship with a special program today. Grand Rapids, MI— February 28, 2018– Grand Rapids...

Blodgett Hospital and Butterworth Hospital Among Top One Percent of Hospitals in Nation GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,Feb. 27, 2018 – Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital and Spectrum Health Butterworth...

Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 26, 2018 – The ALS Association has named Spectrum Health a Certified Treatment Center of Excellence Program, determining the Spectrum Health ALS Multidisciplinary...

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 20, 2018– Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) was recently awarded a grant from the City of Grand Rapids’ Smartzone Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) to support...

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 19, 2018– Spectrum Health has been named one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2018 for offering exceptional employer-provided commuter benefits that meet the...

Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K Only Weeks Away GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 19, 2018 – The unofficial running season in West Michigan gets underway with the Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K Run/Walk on...

Promoting Heart Health during Heart Month GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 13, 2018 – During February –Heart Month– there are messages everywhere about the importance of maintaining optimal heart...