West Michigan

Event marks official building completion with patients being seen starting June 26th and July 11th. **Sharing on behalf of the Gillespie Group** LANSING, Mich. – Gillespie Group President Pat...

Older adults and individuals caring for a loved one fifty-five years or older are encouraged to attend a free community event, “Seniors in the Know”, hosted by...

Corewell Health and Krasl Art Center have unveiled a Pop-Up Art and Wellness project thanks to a $55,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. The project is...

On Friday, July 21, Lory’s Place, the grief and healing center of Caring Circle a part of Corewell Health, will host its annual benefit dinner, Reflections...

Michael Flippen, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was nominated and selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the...

Sikorsky S-76 C++ will become the new primary air ambulance helicopter Grand Rapids, Mich., May 31, 2023 – Aero Med at Corewell Health™, the new name for Spectrum Health, announced today it...

Ribbon cutting and tours planned for June 15. LAKEVIEW, Mich., May 23, 2023 – The opening of the new $12-million Lakeview Care Center, part of Corewell Health™, is just a month away, and the...

For a handful of children worldwide who have an ultra-rare disease called Bachmann-Bupp syndrome, a treatment regimen discovered in just 15 months by the team...

The Veggie Van is making its way throughout Berrien County. This mobile farmer’s market will offer free, locally grown, top-quality, healthy fruits and vegetables,...

The volunteers at Spectrum Health Ludington hospital, now part of Corewell Health, are hosting a Mother’s Day flower sale on Thursday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.—or until the flowers are...

Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Board, soon to become the Corewell Health Zeeland Community Board, is thrilled to announce the addition of two new board members....

On Saturday, May 20, Lory’s Place, the grief and healing center of Caring Circle and part of Corewell Health, will host its 19th annual Run Walk Rock 5K. Runners,...

Grade reflects top national performance on patient safety through COVID-19 pandemic ZEELAND, Mich., May 3, 2023 –Spectrum Health Zeeland Hospital, which will become Corewell Health™ Zeeland...

Spectrum Health United Hospital, which will become Corewell Health™ Greenville Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group....

Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital, which will become Corewell Health™ Big Rapids Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog...

Lory's Place, a grief healing and education team of Caring Circle and part of Corewell Health, is hosting a series of spring and summer social events. All the events are...

The use of a tiny tool to pluck life-threatening blood clots out of arteries to the lungs resulted in a high patient survival rate, especially when compared to historical...

Corewell Health™ ha designado a Alejandro Quiroga, doctor en medicina, MBA, como presidente de Corewell Health West a partir del...

Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital physician Ashok Sriram, MD, will host “Let’s Talk Parkinson’s” during the Regional Parkinson’s Support Group held at...

Corewell HealthTM has appointed Alejandro Quiroga, M.D., MBA, as president, Corewell Health West, effective May 1, 2023. Quiroga succeeds...

Corewell Health has launched a new pilot program, in which six primary care physician (PCP) offices now offer gene panel screening to current patients at no cost. The screening...

Corewell Health™ event supports area cancer patients. BIG RAPIDS and REED CITY, Mich., April 20, 2023 – When cancer patients complete treatment, they often ring a bell in celebration. Hundreds...

Corewell Health aims to integrate the healing benefits of trees by planting and maintaining trees on its health care campus and in the community GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 10, 2023 – The Arbor...

One year ago, both institutions created unique program to combat nursing shortage **Sharing on behalf of Grand Valley State University** Media Note: several photos from the April 10 event are...

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, part of Corewell Health, will offer a free biometric screening for up to 48 people on Wednesday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lakeshore...

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is offering a free advance care planning (ACP) workshop on Tuesday, April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Caring...

Community members are invited to attend “Celebration of Life,” a service of remembrance for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, on Thursday, April...

Certified Nurses Day was March 19, and Spectrum Health Gerber Hospital, part of Corewell Health, celebrated its nurses who have clinical certifications over and...

Do you wonder if your infant or toddler is getting the proper nutrition at mealtimes? Spectrum Health Gerber Hospital, part of Corewell Health, is offering a...

Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has 47 nurses with certifications over and above their registered nurse credential. March 17, 2023 - Certified Nurses Day is March 19, a day...

Lory’s Place is hosting a Disney themed fundraising event open to the public on Thursday, April 6 at Union + Social located on 216 Court Street in St. Joseph. Doors...

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and Corewell Health in West Michigan have partnered to form the Collaborative for Behavioral Health, a commitment...

Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center eighth floor features 24 single-occupancy rooms Grand Rapids, Mich., March 7, 2023 – After 15 months of work, the transformation of the eighth floor of the Fred...

Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington hospital community services team is hosting a Heartsaver™ First Aid/CPR/AED training. February 27, 2023 - Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health...

Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital and Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital, both part of Corewell Health, are included as two of only 101 hospitals...

Therapy dog and volunteer give back at Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center. “Would you like a doggie visit?” asks hospital volunteer Keith Jewett as his therapy dog, Winna, stands at the...

Corewell Health team members recognized by patients. BIG RAPIDS & REED CITY, Mich., February 17, 2023 – Two caregivers at Corewell Health™ Big Rapids and Reed City hospitals, the new names for...

McKenze TerVeer, B.S., ACSM-EP, is the newest fitness specialist at Tamarac Center for Health and Wellness, the nearly 44,000 square ft. comprehensive fitness facility located...

Annual 5K promotes colorectal cancer awareness while raising funds for outreach and prevention programs. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2023 — The 39th Annual Corewell Health™ (formerly Spectrum...

A Corewell Health physician, Willie E. Lawrence, Jr., MD, FAHA, FACC, has been honored as Press Ganey’s HX23 Physician of the Year. Dr. Lawrence, an...

On Wednesday, February 22, Lory’s Place, a program of Caring Circle at Corewell Health South, invites community members to its Cookies, Cocoa and Conversation event...

Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Gerber hospital recognized Laura Schoenborn, RN, with a DAISY Award after being nominated by a patient for excellent and...

Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend time each week helping others? Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital, the new name for Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, may have just...

Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital, the new name for Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, received re-certification as a Level IV Trauma Center. Receiving this designation means...

Corewell Health expands surgical service to the community. GREENVILLE, Mich., January 30, 2023 – For those struggling with obesity, minimally invasive bariatric surgery can be a big step toward...

Fundraising is scheduled for February 11 at Ferris State University. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., January 30, 2023 – February is bringing cold weather but warm hearts as Ferris State University again is...

FREMONT, Mich., – A special free screening of the award-winning documentary “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” will be presented at the Dogwood Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, March 13...

(ST. JOSEPH) Jan 19, 2023 - Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, recently released the 2022 cancer care report which looks at cancer cases locally and nationally to understand...

Corewell Health Greenville Hospital team members recognized by patients. Greenville, Mich., January 19, 2023 – Two caregivers at Corewell Health™ Greenville Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health...

FREMONT, Mich., – Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital physician Muhib Khan, MD, will host “Let’s Talk Stroke” during the Regional Stroke Support Group held at Tamarac Health and Wellness...

January 12, 2023 - With COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants have had on the youngest of...

Southfield, Mich., Jan. 12, 2023 – With COVID, flu and RSV creating what many are calling a tripledemic, new research is shedding light on the effect the different COVID-19 variants have had on...

Construction is on schedule for probable summer opening. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., January 9, 2023 – Big Rapids area residents will soon be able to receive multiple outpatient services in one...

Construction is on schedule for probable spring opening. LAKEVIEW, Mich., January 9, 2023 – Lakeview area residents will soon be able to receive multiple outpatient services in one convenient...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 6, 2022 –Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, part of Corewell Health™ (formerly Spectrum Health), announced today that James Fahner, MD has accepted the position of...

Hospitals, urgent care centers remain open GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec 22, 2022 – For the safety of our patients, due to the significant winter storm predicted in West Michigan, Spectrum Health,...

Corewell Health™ (formerly Spectrum Health) Ludington Hospital made a $2,000 donation to Lakeshore Food Club on Monday, December 19, 2022. The donation was part of an effort across Corewell...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2022 – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation and iHeart Media are happy to announce an on-air record-breaking $551,476.28 was generously donated during the 23nd

Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health) Ludington Hospital has released the top baby names for 2022, with a five-way tie for the top girl names and a three-way tie for top boy names. There were...

FREMONT, Mich., December 16, 2022 — Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial) has released the top baby names for 2022, with Charlotte and Asher taking first...

BIG RAPIDS, Mich., December 15, 2022– While Olivia and Liam may be the most popular baby names of 2022 nationally, the story is different locally. Walker dethroned the popular Jack for the top...

Richard DeVos Heart & Lung Transplant Program reaches significant milestone GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec 15, 2022 – Corewell Health’s Richard DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant Program reached a...

REED CITY, Mich., December 15, 2022 – Patients from across central and northern Michigan will benefit from increased access after a $3 million pharmacy expansion at the Corewell Health™,...

Corewell Health Pennock Hospital nurse recognized by patient. L to R: Steve Marzolf, chief nursing officer, Stacey Jones, nursing manager, Aiyana Higbee, RN and Chari Kemp, clinical nursing...

GREENVILLE, Mich., December 14, 2022– While Olivia and Liam may be the most popular baby names of 2022 nationally, the story is different locally. At the Greenville Hospital Family Birthing...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 – Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH) pediatric heart transplant program is now considered active by the United Network for Organ Sharing...

Country star MaRynn Taylor to perform at kick-off celebration December 7 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2022 – No one ever expects to need a children’s hospital, yet every year thousands of...

Focus of the facility is provide to short term, goal-oriented rehabilitation with the purpose of returning home GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec 7, 2022 – Corewell Health, formerly Spectrum Health,...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., – December 6, 2022 – Five Corewell Health West hospitals, the new name for Spectrum Health, have been ranked as high performing for maternity care (uncomplicated...

Riverton fire chief, Joe Cooper, donned his hard hat and shovel alongside a group of Corewell Health executives and construction and architectural firm principals to help “break ground” and...

John Bottrell, RRT, respiratory therapist at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the Bee Award winner by Lynda Holcomb, RN who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award...

FREMONT, Mich., Dec. 2, 2022 – To celebrate Tamarac’s 15th birthday, the health and wellness center is featuring a two-week series of events culminating with a special birthday celebration at...

Corewell Health™ Ludington Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates...

**Sharing on behalf of Region 6 Healthcare Coalition** One year ago today, Region 6 (comprising Clare, Ionia, Isabella, Kent, Lake, Mason, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola and...

GREENVILLE, Mich., November 16, 2022 – Corewell Health™ Greenville Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health United Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. This...

BIG RAPIDS, Mich., November 16, 2022 – Corewell Health™ Big Rapids Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital, has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group....

FREMONT, Mich., Nov. 14, 2022 – Ladonna Watson, RN, an inpatient charge nurse at Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital (formerly Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital), was selected as the...

Corewell Health team members recognized by patients. BIG RAPIDS & REED CITY, Mich., November 14, 2022 – Two Corewell Health™, formerly Spectrum Health, team members have been recognized with...

Grand Rapids, MI, November 11, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has named Corewell Health West, the new name for Spectrum Health, a Regional Emerging Special Pathogen...

Lynda Holcomb, RN, a nurse in the Critical Care Unit at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the...

The first-ever registered nurse (RN) apprentice program in the state of Michigan was signed into effect yesterday at a ceremony held at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant. Billed by Russell...

Award recognizes the creation of an inclusive workplace GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov 7, 2022 – Corewell Health WestTM, formerly Spectrum Health, has been named to the sixth annual Seramount...

A comprehensive rehabilitation option for patients at high risk GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov 3, 2022 – Corewell Health WestTM, formerly Spectrum Health, is now offering Pritikin Intensive Cardiac...

FREMONT, Mich., – Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, seeks to partner with Newaygo County employers interested in establishing a workplace wellness...

Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 31, 2022—The Corewell Health West Neurology Movement Disorders Program has been named a Comprehensive Care Center for Parkinson’s disease by the Parkinson’s...

Grand Rapids, MI, October 31, 2022 – The Commission on Cancer, a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting...

Corewell Health expands specialty services in West Michigan. GRAND HAVEN, Mich., October 31, 2022 –Corewell Health Grand Haven Center, formerly Spectrum Health Grand Haven Center, is now...

FREMONT, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 – Effective December 1, 2022, Spectrum Health will be consolidating its home health services in West Michigan into one home health agency titled Spectrum Health...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 27, 2022 — Candace Smith-King, MD, vice president, academic affairs, Corewell Health West, formerly Spectrum Health, received the 2022 Health Equity Award from the...

Corewell Health Greenville Hospital nurses recognized by patients. Greenville, Mich., October 25, 2022 – Two caregivers at Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health United...

Introducing Bill Hoefer, president of Corewell Health Pennock Hospital and Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital. Hastings, Mich., Oct. 24, 2022 – Welcome to Bill Hoefer (pronounced Hoe-fur), FACHE,...

Hospital recognized by The Joint Commission. Greenville, Mich., October 19, 2022 – Spectrum Health United Hospital, soon to become Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, has received Primary...

(ST. JOSEPH) Oct 14, 2022 – Corewell Health South, formerly Spectrum Health Lakeland, will host a Community Grand Rounds speaker series event titled “ Health, Housing and Healing” on October...

FREMONT, Mich., Oct. 11, 2022 – Corewell Health Gerber Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial hospital, will offer suicide prevention training on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. inside...

Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 3, 2022 – The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded an $8.8 million grant to BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan for a major telerobotics project...

FREMONT, Mich., Oct. 31, 2022 – Corewell Health™ Gerber Hospital, formerly Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, will hold the annual Tamarac Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 24 at...

Spectrum Health Pennock has received Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission. This announcement followed rigorous evaluation, including a June 17 on-site survey at the hospital.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2022 – BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan breaks ground today on its state-of-the-art Orthopedic Health & Performance Center, a 117,000 square foot building and...

Hospital named a top performer for quality and safety by Vizient. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 26, 2022 – Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022...

ZEELAND, Mich., September 26, 2022 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital has been recognized as a top performer in the 2022 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient,...