West Michigan

Collaboration emphasizes patient care and population health management among seniors DETROIT, Apr. 13, 2021 — Grand Rapids-based Spectrum Health will expand its longstanding, network...

The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place hopes to administer a total of 24,000 vaccinations today, tomorrow and Wednesday. Many appointments have just opened, particularly on Wednesday, so...

La Clínica de Vacunas del Oeste de Michigan en DeVos Place espera administrar un total de 24,000 vacunas hoy, mañana y el miércoles. Muchas citas acaban de abrirse, especialmente para el...

Value-Based Healthcare Programs Will Be Designed to Improve Patient Outcomes, Reduce Cost of Care GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. and DUBLIN – March 31, 2021– Spectrum Health and Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT)...

Longtime family medicine doctor readies for semi-retirement Dr. Mark Zook is going to miss his patients, colleagues and friends when he retires from Spectrum Health in late April. A...

United Hospital surgeon makes Greenville her adopted hometown Dr. Jusith Amparo still remembers the corn fields. And the size of the hospital and community when fellow surgeon Dr. Kevin O’Connor...

Additional non-clinical volunteers are needed to support this effort. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 30, 2021 – The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place, operated by Kent County, Spectrum...

Se necesitan voluntarios no clínicos adicionales para apoyar este esfuerzo GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 30 de mayo, 2021 – La Clínica de Vacunas de West Michigan en DeVos Place, operada por el condado...

Up to 1,000 doses a day can be given at United Lifestyles location. GREENVILLE, Mich., March 29, 2021 – To accommodate more patients getting the COVID-19 vaccine, Spectrum Health United Hospital...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 28, 2021 – The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place, operated by Kent County, Spectrum Health and Mercy Health in collaboration with Vaccinate West Michigan, is...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, 28 de marzo de 2021 – La Clínica de Vacunación de West Michigan (West Michigan Vaccine Clinic, WMVC) en DeVos Place operada por el Condado de Kent, Spectrum Health y...

Spectrum Health United Hospital ICU, inpatient staffs also recognized. GREENVILLE, Mich., March 24, 2021 – Spectrum Health United Hospital leadership honored staff members in its ICU and...

Number of cases, positivity rate and hospitalizations all increasing **Sharing on behalf of the Kent County Health Department** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 19, 2021) – The Kent County Health...

Número de casos, tasa de positividad y hospitalizaciones en aumento. ** Compartido en nombre del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Kent ** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (19 de marzo de 2021) – El...

Spectrum Health makes an impact on health through trees GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 18, 2021 – The Arbor Day Foundation has named Spectrum Health a Tree Campus Healthcare facility. This...

Health care leaders share what health equity is, why it matters, and what it looks like in action for health care systems ST. JOSEPH, Mich., March 15, 2021 – Community Grand Rounds, a...

ZEELAND, Mich., March 10, 2021 – In observance National Patient Safety Awareness Week, the Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a nonprofit group comprised of Michigan’s largest employers and...

New York, NY — March 10, 2021 —Spectrum Health, a not-for-profit, integrated health system based in West Michigan, today announced a new partnership with TytoCare, the global health care...

Registration is now open for May event to fight cancer. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., March 2, 2021 – Walkers, runners and cancer fighters of all ages are encouraged to register for the Spectrum Health...

Clinic brings specialized cardiac care to the region GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 24, 2021 – Spectrum Health is pleased to announce new Cardiovascular Services in South Haven. Spectrum Health...

Hospital foundation donors team up with Artworks for class vouchers. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 22, 2021 – Spectrum Health Foundation Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals has joined forces with...

Organizers hope pivot from spring to fall allows for ‘closer to normal’ event **Sharing on behalf of the Amway River Bank Run** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 17, 2021 – Amway River Bank Run...

**Sharing on behalf of the Kent County Health Department** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (Feb. 7, 2021) The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) notified the Kent County Health...

Health system partners with Benton Harbor health advocate and music artists Benton Harbor, Mich., February 8, 2021 – Community Grand Rounds, a program of Spectrum Health Lakeland, has teamed up...

Volunteers contributing 20 hours of service or more to qualify for vaccination UPDATE: February 3, 2021 The West Michigan Vaccination Clinic and its partner organizations want to thank the...

Los voluntarios deberán contribuir con 20 horas de servicio o más a fin de calificar para la vacunación **Compartiendo en nombre del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Kent** GRAND RAPIDS,...

Monoclonal antibodies used under FDA Emergency Use Authorization for non-hospitalized patients at risk for developing severe COVID-19 symptoms GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2021 – Spectrum Health...

First in West Michigan to offer targeted lung denervation, a new, investigational option for sufferers of common lung disease GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 28, 2021 – Spectrum Health is the first...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 22 de enero de 2021– El Condado de Kent, Spectrum Health y Mercy Health, en colaboración con Vaccinate West Michigan, se han unido para crear una clínica de vacunación...

**Sharing on behalf of Kent County** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 22, 2021–-Kent County, Spectrum Health and Mercy Health, in collaboration with Vaccinate West Michigan, have come together to...

Spectrum Health United Hospital nurse, environmental services tech recognized. GREENVILLE, Mich., January 12, 2021 – Spectrum Health United Hospital labor and delivery nurse Monica Gyurenk, RN,...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., January 11, 2021 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is excited to celebrate 10 years of the iconic blue building being a beacon of hope and a world-renowned...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Jan. 11, 2021 – The Center for Better Health, established in October 2020 with funding from the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities, will continue to...

Updated January 11, 2022 Monoclonal antibody therapy is the first COVID-19 treatment granted emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for outpatient care. Spectrum...

Instamos enérgicamente a las personas que todavía estén en la Fase 1A a inscribirse inmediatamente. **Posting with permission from Vaccinate West Michigan** GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (8 de enero...

Ludington, Mich., January 7, 2020—Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital today announced Jeremy Vronko, MBA, CITAM as its new chief operating officer effective January 24, 2021. Vronko will oversee...

Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital has announced its top 10 baby names for 2020. With the number of births rising each year, the Family Birth Center at Zeeland Community Hospital continues...

ST. JOSEPH, Mich., Dec. 22, 2020 – Spectrum Health Lakeland recently released the 2020 cancer care report from the Marie Yeager Cancer Center which outlines data collected to create more...

Effective Jan. 4, 2021, Ron Lewis will depart from his role as southwest regional market leader, president of Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital, and executive leader, radiology services,...

Sitio para servir como fuente de "ir a" del oeste de Michigan para obtener información creíble sobre la vacuna GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (15 de diciembre de 2020) – Un consorcio de los departamentos...

BIG RAPIDS, Mich., December 14, 2020 – Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Gradea national distinction recognizing the...

ZEELAND, Mich., December 14, 2020 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the...

Residents are encouraged to avoid traveling and gathering outside of their immediate household **Sharing on behalf of the Kent County Health Department** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (December 14, 2020)...

GRAND RAPIDS Mich., Dec. 14, 2020 – Spectrum Health announces today the Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5K race will return in 2022. The health and safety of our community are of paramount importance...

**Sharing on behalf of Michigan Health & Hospital Association** LANSING, Mich., Dec. 14, 2020–Frontline health care workers at two Michigan hospitals today were the first people in the state to...

The Jack H. Miller Magnetoencephalography Center to be the first in West Michigan to offer MEG technology Grand Rapids, Mich., December 7, 2020 – Spectrum Health is excited to announce the...

Hastings, Mich., Nov. 20, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Pennock for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test are now being seen behind the hospital in the old retail pharmacy drive-thru. The...

Accepting patients with sports-related or work-related injuries and more GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 18.2020 – To address a growing demand in northern Kent County, Spectrum Health Medical Group...

New MRI machine anchors project set to be completed in Spring. BIG RAPIDS, Nov. 17, 2020 – After three years of planning and anticipation, work has begun on the $4.9 million radiology department...

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise at an alarming rate and hospital admissions surge, Spectrum Health urges Michigan residents to comply with the new three-week emergency epidemic...

GREENVILLE, Mich., December 14, 2020 – Spectrum Health United Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Gradea national distinction recognizing the hospital’s...

Patients must be screened and make an appointment for testing GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 13, 2020 – Due to increasing demand for COVID-19 testing and a nationwide shortage of supplies, Spectrum...

Students, Staff Protected and Grateful **News release shared with permission from Kent ISD** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 12, 2020 – Students and staff in schools throughout Kent ISD are more...

Further reduces number of people who can visit in hospitals and outpatient care sites GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., November 11, 2020 – As the number of cases and positivity rates of COVID-19 continue to...

New buildings to provide community with modern facilities for optimal care Grand Rapids, Mich., 11-9-2020, – Spectrum Health has purchased property that allows them to move ahead on plans to...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Patients suffering from severe aortic stenosis—a hardening or narrowing of one of the heart valves—now have access to the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)...

Dr. Marzia Leacche will serve as Richard DeVos Endowed Chair of Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., October 30, 2020 – Spectrum Health has selected...

Regeneron’s drug REGN-COV2 has shown improved symptoms in non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients. GRAND RAPIDS Mich., Oct. 29, 2020 – Spectrum Health is partnering with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals...

Cancer rehabilitation program recent recipient of ACCC’s ‘Innovator Award’ “Physical therapists and occupational therapists typically don’t get a lot of cancer rehabilitation training in...

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Area Rehab and Nursing Centers REED CITY, Mich., Oct. 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health Reed City Hospitals’ Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (RNC) has received...

One of 54 sites where multiple treatments will be evaluated simultaneously GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health is one of 54 sites of the Northeast ALS Consortium (NEALS), which...

Issues Anti-Racism Pledge, announces MLK Jr. Day as a paid holiday GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 22, 2020 – Today, Spectrum Health issued an anti-racism pledge, committing to act against structural...

FREMONT, Mich., Oct. 22, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial’s new director of nursing, Angie Frye, RN, MSN, CNRN began her new role with one big goal: connecting and building relationships...

Happy National Pharmacy Week! Wait, what? You didn’t have that on your calendar? Its OK… we pharmacists don’t mind working behind the scenes. Some even call us the unsung heroes of health...

Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital emergency department nurse honored. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., October 15, 2020 – Shelly May, Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital emergency department nurse, didn’t...

Mask requirements and visitor restrictions continue GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 14, 2020 – With public health and safety as its top concern, Spectrum Health is reminding patients and visitors that...

First in the Midwest to use combined application of Monarch Platform with Philips 3D real-time imaging to biopsy suspicious lung nodules GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., – Oct. 12. 2020 – Physicians at...

COVID-19 testing moved to drive-thru process. REED CITY, Mich., October 6, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test are now being seen...

Two locations are available to meet patient needs GREENVILLE, Mich., October 1, 2020 – In response to patient volumes, hours for outpatient lab services at the Medical Specialty Center at...

New “green roof” to brighten the stay for families and visitors at birthing center. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 30, 2020 – Patients and visitors to the Spectrum Health United Hospital...

Patients visiting Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will see dedicated staff as of Monday, September 28 at 1 p.m. at a drive-through process located in the...

Telemedicine clinics open at Tri County, Montabella and Vestaburg High Schools. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 23, 2020 – Responding to the unique needs of teenagers, Spectrum Health has partnered...

Dr. Ryan Madder featured performing simulated robot-assisted surgery thousands of miles from patient GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 21, 2020 – “Speed of Thought,” a documentary directed by...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 17, 2020 – Recently, a Spectrum Health Aero Med helicopter had a near collision with a drone while landing at Butterworth Hospital. The drone was hovering over the...

Free event open to both providers and public GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2020 – Spectrum Health is inviting area providers and the community to gather next week to discuss advancements in...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 16, 2020 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has named its childhood cancer program in honor of one of its greatest advocates. The program will now be...

FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 15, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will now get their specimens collected in an on campus drive-thru garage...

LUDINGTON, Mich., Sept. 15, 2020 – Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is advising patients, families, staff and others visiting its clinic in Hart to take an alternate route because of...

Deceptive calls request personal information Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 14, 2020 – Spectrum Health has received reports from patients and Priority Health members that they are receiving calls...

FREMONT, Mich., Sept. 14, 2020 – Tamarac reopens its Wellness Center and pool to members on Monday, Sept. 14, with extensive safety measures that apply to everyone and are designed to minimize...

Flu shots and more now available curbside at 40+ locations across West Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 11, 2020 – In an effort to encourage more Michigan residents to get a flu shot,...

Zeeland, Mich., September 10, 2020 – Patients visiting Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital for an outpatient COVID-19 swab test will now see a large drive-thru canopy conveniently located...

New Manikin Carts Provide Best in Basic Life Support Training BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 9, 2020 – New state-of-the-art computerized manikins used for Basic Life Support (BLS) training are now...

Computerized manikins teach critical skills to United, Kelsey Hospital staff. GREENVILLE, Mich., September 9, 2020 – New state-of-the-art computerized manikins used for Basic Life Support (BLS)...

Given Highest Marks in State for Acute Care, Ambulatory Care and Continuing Care GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 6, 2020 – Spectrum Health West Michigan (SHWM) has earned the highest marks in Michigan...

Geoff Scott, MD, joins Spectrum Health Big Rapids OB/GYN staff. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 3, 2020 – Geoff Scott, MD, has joined the medical team at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital to...

Timothy Jelsema, MD, MPH, Joins Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital staff. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., September 1, 2020 – Orthopedic physician Timothy Jelsema, MD, MPH, has joined the growing orthopedic...

GHP team receives national honor for making an impact in Flint area community **This news release was originally posted by Genesee Health Plans FLINT, Mich., Sept. 1, 2020 – Genesee Health...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 31, 2020 – Spectrum Health is one of the many non-profit organizations affected by the ransomware attack against Blackbaud, Inc., which hosts data for the Spectrum...

Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the disease GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health experts get a lot of questions from community members about the...

Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital nurse, lab assistant recognized. LAKEVIEW, Mich., August 25, 2020 – Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital nurse Laura Crawford, RN, had a surprise visitor Friday, as...

Mandy German, PA-C, joins Spectrum Health United Hospital OB/GYN staff. GREENVILLE, Mich., August 25, 2020 – Spectrum Health United Hospital is excited to welcome back Mandy German, PA-C, to its...

MUSKEGON, Mich., Aug. 20, 2020 – Families in the Muskegon area are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy fresh produce when The Veggie Van makes a stop on Thursday, Aug. 27, from noon to 4...

ZEELAND, MI, August 18, 2020—Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Kelsey Bolks, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist, to the Spectrum Health Zeeland...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 18, 2020 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce that Hossain Marandi, MD, MBA, FACHE, has been selected as its new president. The...

Zeeland, Mich., August 13, 2020 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital is excited to announce the opening of a pediatric observation unit in partnership with Helen DeVos Children’s...

AHF Member Kevin Vos Recognized For Program Development and Implementation Arlington, VA – August 12, 2020 – The Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) today announced that Kevin Vos,...

FREMONT, Mich., Aug. 6, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial has been recognized with a statewide award recognizing outstanding community health programs in the state, the Michigan Health &...

James Thiel, DO, Joins Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital staff. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., July 30, 2020 – Orthopedic physician and surgeon James Thiel, DO, is now seeing patients at Spectrum Health...

Newsweek Magazine distinction salutes exemplary care for moms and newborns GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 21, 2020 – Spectrum Health Butterworth and United Hospitals were named to Newsweek’s 2020...