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ST. JOSEPH, Mich., April 13, 2022– Spectrum Health Lakeland, in partnership with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department, is providing community members with the opportunity to dispose of...

In one of the first investigations of the real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccines, a new study published by Beaumont Health found COVID-19 booster shots significantly reduced the...

Spectrum Health, Michigan State University and six other organizations highlight the importance of precision medicine GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 17, 2022 – Researchers from Spectrum Health and...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 25, 2022 – Spectrum Health is pleased announce that President & CEO Tina Freese Decker was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2022’s Top 25 Women Leaders. This...

The event taking place February 21 - 28 is free and open to the public GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 21, 2022 – Calvin University, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, and Spectrum...

**Sharing on behalf of Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Spectrum Health** KALAMAZOO, Mich., Feb. 9,...

Board members and leadership team named for new organization GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Jan. 31, 2022 – Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health are moving forward to create a new...

Board members and leadership team named for new organization Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health are moving forward to create a new health system that is For Michigan, By Michigan™. The new...

Spectrum Health, Mayo Clinic founding members of group GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 18, 2022 – The Healthcare Industry Resiliency Collaborative (HIRC) has issued a Position Statement on Supply...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 12, 2022 – Spectrum Health is committed to racial and health equity throughout the communities it serves, putting added emphasis on these ideals on Martin Luther King...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 12, 2022—Spectrum Health West Michigan has hired Kimberlee Sherbrooke, MHA, FACMPE, as senior vice president of medical group operations. Sherbrooke will begin her new...

On February 5, 2021, Goodwin Procter LLP (“Goodwin”) notified Beaumont Health (“Beaumont”) of a security incident at Accellion, a third-party vendor whose File Transfer software was used...

Community action more critical than ever Beaumont Health is currently caring for more than 750 COVID-19 patients in its eight hospitals. 62% are unvaccinated. The omicron variant is spreading...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 4, 2022 – Spectrum Health is pleased to welcome one new incoming board member and a new board chair to the Spectrum Health System Board of Directors as three board...

**Sharing on behalf of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services** LANSING, Mich., Dec. 2, 2021 – As Michigan continues to record high...

44 additional medical personnel will assist and support staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn and Spectrum Health **Sharing on behalf of the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services**

**Sharing on behalf of Region 5 Healthcare Coalition** For all Michigan Region 5 care providers, the health and well-being of our patients, their families, our communities, and our team members...

**The following statement is made on behalf of chief medical officers of Michigan’s community hospitals and the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.** Nov. 22, 2021–One year ago, Michigan...

**Sharing on behalf of Region 6 Healthcare Coalition** Nov. 16, 2021–The health care systems within Region 6 are at a tipping point – our individual and collective resources are being...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 9, 2021—Crain’s Detroit Business has named Tina Freese Decker, Spectrum Health System’s president and CEO, one of Michigan’s 100 Most Influential Women in 2021....

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 26, 2021—Over the next three years, Spectrum Health has committed to collecting and reviewing self-reported information from patients about their race, ethnicity,...

Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 22, 2021— Spectrum Health is partnering with Michigan State University, Mercy Health, as well as Kent and Muskegon counties to tackle several influential factors...

Efforts include expanded infusion sites and mobile unit GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 20, 2021 – Spectrum Health is expanding access to monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy in Grand Rapids and...

ST. JOSEPH, Mich., Oct. 19, 2021– Professionals in medicine, allied health fields, and social work, as well as government leaders and community members are invited to attend a free speaker...

Drop-off sites to be open at Spectrum Health Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals. BIG RAPIDS & REED CITY, Mich., October 19, 2021 – Everyone is encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets and...

TUSTIN, Mich., October 19, 2021 – The Spectrum Health family medicine office in Tustin, which has been operating less than two days a week, will close temporarily effective October 25. Osceola...

Spectrum Health offers drop-off sites and expert resources GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 18, 2021 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Priority Health, Pine Rest and Families Against Narcotics...

Beaumont Health in collaboration with the Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network and local law enforcement agencies are encouraging people to drop off unused or expired prescribed...

Initial pre-integration planning beginning, regulatory review on-going Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health continue to make progress toward combining the two organizations to form a new health...

Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health have signed a formal integration agreement, the next step in the process to create a new health system that is For Michigan, By Michigan™. The integration agreement signals...

Medical leaders from 21 hospital systems signed an open letter to Michigan residents pleading for people to get vaccinated. The letter comes after an increase of COVID-19 cases across the state,...

Grand Rapids, Mich., June 30, 2021 — Spectrum Health has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)—an honor recognizing...

The following news is being shared from MHA/Michigan Health & Hospital Association LANSING, Mich. — Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed...

The following news is being shared from MHA/Michigan Health & Hospital Association LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) announced its 2021 awards recognizing several...

For Michigan, By Michigan New system will improve health care for people across the state GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – [June 17, 2021] – Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health, two...

Beaumont Health and Spectrum Health, two of the most respected health systems in Michigan, announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore creating a new health system....

New Study Raises Concerns Over Racial Disparity Gap in State’s Infant Mortality Rate NOVI, MICHIGAN, May 7, 2021 – In honor of Mother’s Day, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a...

Jon Ashford recognized by National Diversity Council. GREENVILLE, Mich., April 28, 2021 – Spectrum Health executive Jon Ashford was recognized as a diversity champion by the National Diversity...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Spectrum Health System is backing the implementation of an evidence-based violence reduction and intervention program proposed in Grand Rapids. In acknowledging that...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 22, 2021 – Spectrum Health recognizes that improving health means protecting the environment. Environmental factors such as allergens, air pollution and vehicle...

Spectrum Health offers drop-off sites and expert resources GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 20, 2021 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Priority Health and Families Against Narcotics Grand...

Beaumont Health is sending an urgent warning to its communities that hospitals and staff have hit critical capacity levels and health care workers are pleading for Michiganders to personally take...

Ovell Barbee to be recognized during National Diversity and Leadership Conference Grand Rapids, Mich., April 14, 2021 – Spectrum Health Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Ovell...

Beaumont has the capacity to administer 50,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses a week, but is only receiving about 10,000 doses per week from the state With half a million eligible patients and some...

James Moses, MD, joins Spectrum Health West Michigan from Boston Medical Center GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 19, 2021 – Spectrum Health West Michigan has hired James Moses, MD, MPH, as senior vice...

Invites community to join in acts of service, advocacy and learning GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 15, 2021 – This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spectrum Health affirms its commitment to eliminating...

Beaumont has already administered approximately 32,000 vaccine doses and is prepared to administer as many as 50,000 doses a week if the health system receives enough vaccine from the state. On...

Providers will see patients starting Tuesday. CANADIAN LAKES, Mich., Jan. 13, 2021 – Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital Family Medicine — Canadian Lakes is reopening Tuesday, January 19 for...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 11, 2021 – Spectrum Health welcomes two new incoming board members to the Spectrum Health System Board of Directors and thanks three board members for their many years...

Appointments are required to manage limited vaccine supply GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 11, 2021 – In response to the State of Michigan expanding eligibility for vaccination, Spectrum Health today...