News Releases

Helping women understand the links between weight and heart health is the topic of a program Thursday, September 30. “How Weight Affects Your Heart” begins at 7 p.m. at the Calvin College...

Consumers can have their health questions answered through live Web chats this month with Spectrum Health medical specialists. Three chats are scheduled for September at...

Spectrum Health leadership today said any community discussion about open heart programs in West Michigan should focus first on patient safety and quality outcomes. “When evaluating another open...

Spectrum Health is holding a series of free seminars about relieving joint pain, a common issue for millions of Americans. The public is invited to learn about current treatments, therapies and...

Cardiologists J Craig Mulligan, DO, Craig Alguire, MD, and Ali Mahajerin, MD have joined West Michigan Heart and are practicing at several locations in West Michigan. Mulligan will be seeing...

Timothy C. Griffin, MD, has been named Chief, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Physicians, of the Spectrum Health Medical Group. Griffin will assume his new role in September. “Dr. Griffin’s...

Dan Arndt, MD and Yaw Appiagyei, MD, have joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Physicians, members of Spectrum Health Medical Group. Dr. Arndt is a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist....

Nearly one third of Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital patients need canes for assistance with an unsteady gait or weak muscles at some point in their cancer journey. Properly fitted canes can...

The Spectrum Health Medical Group recently hired several new physician assistants and a nurse practitioner, which will enable the growing organization to provide better service to its patients....

Spectrum Health is pleased to announce that Betty Ford Breast Care Services received two grants to help underserved women in West Michigan receive breast screening services. “These grants make...

Spectrum Health was ranked as the nation’s fifth largest provider of hip and knee replacements in a recent issue of Orthopedic Network News. The July 2010 issue of Orthopedic Network News (ONN)...

Hyundai Motor America and its dealers as part of the Hyundai Hope on WheelsTM 2010 tour today announced a $25,000 grant to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The 2010 Hope on Wheels Tour is...

Yi Cai, MD, PhD, has joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Physicians, members of Spectrum Health Medical group, as a pediatric nephrologist. Dr. Cai and his colleagues provide care to children...

Blodgett, Butterworth named Blue Distinction Centers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network have designated Spectrum Health Blodgett and Butterworth hospitals as Blue Distinction...

Rachel Van Klompenberg, AuD, has joined the Spectrum Health Medical Group as an audiologist. “We are very pleased to have Dr. Van Klompenberg begin her professional career with us,” said James...

Patients, Visitors Should Take Extra Time, Check Web Site On July 30, stage one of the Fix on I-196 will be completed and stage two begins. Two eastbound and two westbound lanes on I-196 through...

The activities department of the Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital Rehab and Nursing Center of Reed City will be holding their 8th annual ice cream social with musical entertainment on Sunday,...

Alliance Brings West Michigan Patients the Latest in Experimental Research Cancer patients in West Michigan will soon have the opportunity to access new drugs being developed to fight their...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Child Life Specialists Offer Six Tips Going to the doctor is a common occurrence for children but may not be one they enjoy. Certified child life specialists at...

Will Begin Only Program In Western Half of Michigan Spectrum Health’s request to offer adult bone marrow transplants received final approval on July 13 from the Michigan Department of Community...

Spectrum Health has been recognized by The Institute for Diversity in Health Management, an affiliate of the American Hospital Association. Spectrum Health was identified as a Promising Practice...

“Commit to Be Fit” Program Named Ludwig Award Winner The “Commit to Be Fit” wellness program has been selected to receive the 2010 Ludwig Community Benefit Award. “Commit to Be Fit” is...

Middle school and high school athletes that wish to participate in school sports at Pine River Schools for the 2010/2011 school year must obtain a sports physical. Spectrum Health Reed City...

Local philanthropist Maria P. DeVos has been elected to a three-year term on the Spectrum Health Foundation Board of Trustees. DeVos, a Grand Valley State University graduate, also serves as a...

Spectrum Health First in Michigan to Offer MAKOplasty® Listen to Dr. Golladay discuss MAKOplasty® (mp3, 18MB) High school teacher Nancy Bruinsma will be ready this September if her students ask...

Kevin Splaine has been selected chief operating officer (COO) for Spectrum Health Grand Rapids. Splaine brings twenty years of experience in the health care industry, including several years in...

A specialist in pediatric orthopedics from Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has opened practice in collaboration with Southwest Michigan Center for Orthopedic and Sports Medicine and Lakeland...

Major Gift Creates Richard DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant Program One of the world’s leading thoracic transplant surgeons has been named the lead surgeon for Spectrum Health’s heart...

Spectrum Health announced today the formation of the Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute along with a generous gift from Fred and Lena Meijer to help support its development. The...

Diabetes research conducted at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and 29 other trial sites in the U.S. and Canada showed children and adults with Type 1 diabetes achieved better glucose control by...

Zeeland Community Hospital (ZCH) and Spectrum Health have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential integration. The process to evaluate the relationship will begin immediately...

It’s official! With great pride, Gerber Memorial announces the final documents have been signed incorporating Gerber Memorial Health Services into Spectrum Health System. On May 1, Gerber...

Orthopedic Specialist Offers Injury Prevention Tips Lawn mower related injuries are the leading cause of traumatic amputations in children, so lawn mowers should be approached with caution say...

Twenty-three Physician Offices Earn Designation Twenty-three Spectrum Health Medical Group and mmpc physician practices have been named Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) by Blue Cross Blue...

A glucose meter (or glucometer) is only as good as the accuracy of the information it provides. Many factors can affect the accuracy of a glucose test, such as the size and quality of the blood...

Only System in Michigan to Receive Honor Spectrum Health was named one of the nation’s top 10 health systems today in an annual study analyzing clinical and financial performance. Spectrum...

Parents and children are invited to attend the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and Safe Kids Greater Grand Rapids 2010 Child Passenger Safety Day sponsored by State Farm Insurance on Wednesday,...

Outpatient Procedure Offers Limited Scarring, Reduced Pain, Quicker Recovery Women who are considering a hysterectomy may have memories of their mothers or grandmothers undergoing a major surgery...

All Proceeds to Benefit Cancer Services at Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital The 6th Annual Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital 5K Run and Family Fun Walk to benefit local cancer services will...

Community members have a special opportunity to learn more about accessing health care in Grand Rapids at an event next week sponsored by Spectrum Health Healthier Communities. Interested...

Michigan Blood, formerly known as Michigan Community Blood Centers, will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 9:30am-12:30pm on the blood bus.

Art Prize winners Tracy VanDuinen and Todd Osborne will be creating art for the lobby of the new Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Using art produced by kids at art-making workshops held at...

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital today announced two new nursing leadership positions. Jeni Wincek, MSN, RN, has been named as the nursing director of pediatrics. She will provide leadership for...

Lana Gagin, MD, joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital as a general pediatrician. She provides primary inpatient and outpatient care for patients between the ages of newborn and 17 years at the...

Spectrum Health is holding a series of free seminars about joint pain in June. The public is invited to learn about current treatments, therapies and surgical procedures that can help people enjoy...

Recognizing the rising costs of a college education, Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital has increased their annual scholarship award from $500 to $1000 per student. Two well deserving winners,...

Consumers can have their health questions answered through live Web chats this month with Spectrum health medical specialists. Three chats are scheduled for May at www.spectrum-health.org/onlinechat.

Spectrum Health announced today that Suzette Jaskie has been named executive director, cardiovascular strategies for Spectrum Health Hospital Group. Jaskie will be responsible for developing and...

The Spectrum Health Osteoporosis Center continues to lead the charge for better bone health in West Michigan and is offering several educational opportunities in recognition of Osteoporosis...

Spectrum Health is recognizing Stroke Awareness Month (May) by offering free stroke screening events and encouraging the community to take a stroke risk assessment now available on its Web site....