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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 16, 2020 – Priority Health welcomes Praveen Thadani as the company’s new president, effective in early January. The announcement comes after a rigorous search process...

Site to serve as West Michigan’s ‘go-to’ source for credible information about the vaccine **Sharing on behalf of Kent County, Mich.** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 15, 2020) – A consortium of...

***Posting with permission from Michigan State University** FLINT, Mich., Dec. 8, 2020 – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 700 women die each year in the...

***The following news is being shared with permission from Western Michigan University’s Western Regional Area Health Education Center (AHEC), in partnership with Spectrum Health and the...

Our response to COVID-19 is more effective if we are united in our efforts to face this virus together. With immediate action we can help save lives and keep our hospitals from being overwhelmed,...

**Shared with permission from The National Diversity Council** HOUSTON, TX, Nov. 9, 2020 – The National Diversity Council (NDC) announced it has appointed Ovell Barbee, SPHR, Senior Vice...

Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers at United and Kelsey Hospitals receive highest rankings GREENVILLE and LAKEVIEW, Mich., Oct. 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health United and Kelsey...

Spectrum Health offers drop-off sites and expert resources GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 15, 2020 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Priority Health and Families Against Narcotics Grand Rapids...

Magazine honors businesses and individuals who battle systemic and institutional racism. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 12, 2020 – Corp! Magazine recently recognized Spectrum Health’s Ovell Barbee...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 7, 2020 – In an effort to positively impact mental health among team members, Spectrum Health is proud to announce a partnership with Headspace, a global leader in...

At Spectrum Health, we strongly encourage our patients, colleagues and families to wear masks, knowing that this is a key factor in preventing the spread of COVID-19. When speaking about...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 13, 2020 – Spectrum Health announced the introduction of an alternative payment program providing patients and families an additional option for paying medical bills....

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 13 de julio de 2020 – Spectrum Health anunció la creación de un programa alternativo de pagos, que ofrece a pacientes y familias una opción adicional para el pago de sus...

**This news release is shared on behalf of DTE Energy** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 9, 2020 – A coalition of healthcare and business leaders from across the state rang alarm bells today, warning...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Through the Allied Health Careers Scholarship program, Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation awarded a total of $47,500 in the form of 37 scholarships to Lakeland team members and...

Six organizations collaborate to meet need of those experiencing homelessness This news release was originally distributed by Mel Trotter Ministries. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 22, 2020— Six...

Public-private partnership offers young people new skills, career exploration, professional connections Sharing on behalf of the City of Grand Rapids. Original release can be found here. GRAND...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 15, 2020 – Priority Health President & CEO Joan Budden today announced her plans to retire, effective January 1, 2021. “Knowing the company is in a strong position...

Health equity funding will increase by 40% to total more than $100 million over 10 years Grand Rapids, Mich., June 12, 2020 – Spectrum Health announced today it plans to accelerate and expand...

Only health provider in Michigan to earn distinction Grand Rapids, Mich., June 4, 2020 –Spectrum Health is among 23 health providers in the nation recognized for the quality of their revenue...

The following statement is made on behalf of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Last week, our nation looked on as a law enforcement officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota killed George Floyd...

In honor of Mother’s Day, EAM announces annual Hospital Maternity Care Awards NOVI, MICHIGAN, May 10, 2020 – In honor of Mother’s Day, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a nonprofit...

St. Joseph, Mich., March 25, 2020 – In response to the outpouring of community inquiries and offers of support, Spectrum Health Lakeland has established a drop-off donation site at Lakeland at...

(NILES) – Over twenty million Americans suffer with daily heartburn or other symptoms of reflux such as regurgitation, chronic cough, hoarseness and dental erosions. The new Transoral...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Beginning December 2, all community members age 12 and older who are visiting a loved one in the inpatient units at Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph will need a new visitor...

Beaumont will be hosting several Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment events in November and December through Sunday, Dec. 15 to benefit residents throughout Southeast Michigan. To see a...

Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers at United and Kelsey Hospitals receive highest rankings Greenville and Lakeview, Mich., Oct. 29, 2019 – Spectrum Health United and Kelsey...

Spectrum Health Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Reed City Hospital receives highest ranking Reed City, Mich., Oct. 29, 2019 – Spectrum Health Reed City Hospitals’ Rehabilitation and...

Spectrum Health collaborating on several drop-off sites GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., October 23, 2019 – Saturday, October 26, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and Spectrum Health is joining...

Six Beaumont hospitals participating in community event Every day, more people die from opioid-related overdoses than from car accidents or gun violence. According to the Centers for Disease...

(SOUTH HAVEN) – On Saturday, August 3, hundreds of community members and volunteers attended the annual Hospice at Home Benefit Wine and Beer Tasting for Caring Circle which took place on the...

(WATERVLIET) – Over the last two months, community members raised $35,707 in support of the newly named George and Janet Lane PARCOURSE – a free community fitness track. Of the funds raised,...

Beaumont, Wayne hosts 4th annual Family Safety Awareness Day Aug. 1 Beaumont Hospital, Wayne, 33155 Annapolis St., is hosting its fourth annual “Family Safety Awareness Day” to educate the...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 28, 2019 – The Michigan Hospital Association, or MHA, has awarded Spectrum Health with its Advancing Safe Care Award for reducing severe sepsis/septic shock mortality....

Award honors health care professionals who “go above and beyond” GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 4, 2019 – Crain’s Detroit Business has named Spectrum Health President & CEO Tina Freese Decker a...

Spectrum Health ‘United for Hope’ campaign is underway GREENVILLE, Mich., June 20, 2019 – Facing a serious health issue is frightening. Paying for treatment and related costs on top of...

In honor of Mother’s Day, EAM announces Maternity Care Hospital Awards NOVI, MICHIGAN, May 12, 2019 – In honor of Mother’s Day, The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a nonprofit group...

Seven Beaumont hospitals participating in community event Every day, more people die from opioid-related overdoses than from car accidents or gun violence. According to the Centers for Disease...

Imagine this scenario: a sudden event such as a car accident or illness renders you unconscious and unable to communicate. You are receiving all the medical care necessary to survive, but your...

Spectrum Health collaborating on several drop-off sites GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 12, 2019 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Priority Health and Families Against Narcotics Grand Rapids...

To meet the community health care needs of an underserved area of Oakland County, Beaumont Health has filed a certificate of need application with the state of Michigan to build a new 117-bed...

Time to register for the Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 1, 2019 – Despite the cold, snow, ice and wind that have been a challenging part of this West Michigan winter,...

Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 21, 2019 – Spectrum Health is proud to announce that President & CEO Tina Freese Decker was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2019’s Top 25 Women Leaders....

(ST. JOSEPH) – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently published their 2018 corporate annual report highlighting accomplishments from the past year including: a by-the-numbers look at our people,...