News Releases

There is good news for people with diabetes who want to enjoy this “eating season” along with everyone else. This time of year can represent a minefield of temptations for people with diabetes...

Young children in Ottawa County will be safer while riding in cars thanks to a grant from the Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation. The foundation awarded Safe Kids Lakeshore a grant for more than...

It is not too late to receive a flu shot. The Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association will host three free flu clinics for children and adults over the next week. The vaccine is available for...

Child Psychologist Offers Tips to Focus on Traditions Instead of Presents No matter what holiday children and families celebrate, it’s easy for children to get a case of “the gimmes.”...

Neonatal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Device One of Just 12 in the United States A new medical device at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is changing the face of neonatal medicine in West Michigan....

Health Care Vision 2020 The West Michigan Quality & IT Initiative Higher Quality Health Care at a Lower Cost OUR Community is Involved You are invited to attend the second community briefing held...

A recent study has recognized Spectrum Health as one of the best cardiovascular hospitals in the country. Spectrum Health was named in the ninth edition of the Thomson 100 Top Hospitals’:...

Michigan Community Blood Centers Blood Drive on November 28 Michigan Community Blood Centers (MCBC) will hold their blood drive with Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital on Wednesday, November 28,...

Central Michigan Community Hospital (CMCH) has joined Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Partners in Children’s Health, becoming one of 22 hospitals to affiliate with the children’s...

The physicians and staff of the Spectrum Health Tustin Practice are inviting everyone in the community to an open house to tour the new facility on Monday, December 10, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

Innovative Hip Resurfacing, Joint Replacement Attracting Attention of Baby Boomers What’s an aging baby boomer to do when the bones start to go? Baby boomers, the generation born from 1946 to...

Spectrum Health United Memorial is introducing a new payment option for patients in partnership with Aequitas Capital Management. The program, called CarePayment, allows patients to arrange for...

Twelve-year-old Danesha Sangster of Saginaw was an active middle school student involved with softball, basketball and cheerleading. However, her days on the playing field have taken a temporary...

Hunting in Michigan is an honored pastime that can foster an appreciation for the outdoors and area wildlife. Unfortunately, every year injuries happen as a result of hunting-related accidents....

PANC Becomes Programa Puente A successful program aimed at providing health information and services to Spanish-speaking community members has changed its name but not its mission. Spectrum Health...

Physicians at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital would like to reassure the community and encourage schools, parents and the general public to remain calm about Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus...

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Physicians at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital are concerned about the growing number of children being treated for Shaken Baby Syndrome and have partnered with 19 local radio stations in a...

Spectrum Health provided $98.6 million in community benefit to West Michigan during its 2007 fiscal year (FY). Spectrum Health’s community benefit contribution has grown significantly from $15.5...

Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital Ranks in Nation’s Top Hospitals for Second Consecutive Year Spectrum Health has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group’s “Top Hospital” list for its...

Spectrum Health was ranked as the nation’s sixth largest provider of hip and knee replacements in a recent issue of Orthopedic Network News. “Spectrum Health is honored to have this spot among...

Flu season is approaching and Spectrum Health is offering area residents options for obtaining a flu vaccination. Over 100 mobile clinics will be offered by the Spectrum Health Visiting Nurses...

National City Bank has committed a $250,000 endowment gift to the Gerber Center for Infant Development and Nutrition at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Programs at the Gerber Center address the...

Deer season is underway in Michigan and successful hunters transporting their prizes are a common sight. Unfortunately, hunters injured in falls from tree stands and blinds are now a common sight...

Chief executive officer for Spectrum Health United Memorial, Paul Bonis, announced today that Fred and Lena Meijer have once again stepped forward with a donation to support health care in our...

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...