West Michigan

Newsweek Magazine distinction salutes exemplary care for moms and newborns. GREENVILLE, Mich., July 17, 2020 – Spectrum Health United Hospital today was named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of Best...

(ST. JOSEPH) – Caring Circle, the hospice and palliative care organization of Spectrum Health Lakeland, was recently honored with the 2020 Circle of Life Award on behalf of the American Hospital...

Providers now seeing patients on-site. BELDING, Mich., July 8, 2020 – Belding area patients can once again utilize Spectrum Health Belding Family Medicine to see a medical provider for in-person...

Spectrum Health invests in transforming women’s care GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 8, 2020 – Work is underway to open the Spectrum Health Women’s Health & Wellness Center, which will make it...

Sarah Vanderhoof, PA-C, Joins Lakeview Family Medicine staff. LAKEVIEW, Mich., August 6, 2020 – Spectrum Health Lakeview Family Medicine is excited to welcome Sarah Vanderhoof, PA-C, to its care...

FREMONT, Mich., July 2, 2020 – Great nurses demonstrate their healing skills and compassion to patients and families every day. Some of them also inspire others to follow in their footsteps and...

Annual list recognizes excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience and financial health ZEELAND, June 30, 2020 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital has...

Beaumont Health has signed an agreement with NorthStar Anesthesia to provide anesthesia and pain services at the health system’s Grosse Pointe, Royal Oak and Troy campuses beginning January 1, 2021.

Grand Rapids, June 29, 2020 – As Spectrum Health takes steps to achieve its vision of personalized health made simple, affordable and exceptional, it is working to optimize its operations. One...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 26, 2020 – Spectrum Health today announced Drew Dostal as the new market leader for the system’s northwest region covering Newaygo, Mason, Oceana and Muskegon...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 25, 2020 – With fireworks flying off store shelves, state campgrounds reopening and many backyard bonfires planned, the clinical team at the Spectrum Health Regional...

HASTINGS, Mich., June 25, 2020 – Spectrum Health Pennock’s Journey to Zero Infections project was acknowledged today by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) with its 2020 Advancing...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 23, 2020 – Spectrum Health was named among the 100 Best Places to Work in IT in the nation by IDG Insider Pro and Computerworld. Winners were chosen based on benefits,...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 16, 2020 – U.S. News & World Report has again included Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its 2020 Best Children’s Hospital rankings, with a total...

Jonathan Ashford to begin duties in Greenville. GREENVILLE, Mich., June 16, 2020 – Jonathan Ashford has been named the new chief operating officer for Spectrum Health United and Kelsey hospitals...

Holland, MI, July 14, 2020—Spectrum Health Medical Group and Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital are pleased to welcome Chad Faber, DO, to the medical staff. Dr. Faber has joined Spectrum...

Join for fitness and fun August 21 through August 23. GREENVILLE, Mich., June 12, 2020 – Runners and walkers can still get their Dane on this August by participating in a virtual Spectrum Health...

10 Summer Safety Tips from the Experts at Spectrum Health As Michigan’s Stay Home Stay Safe order comes to an end and life begins to resume some sense of normalcy, Spectrum Health’s infectious...

10th Annual Fundraiser helps patients at Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center. REED CITY & CHASE, Mich., June 8, 2020 – Cancer can be relentless. But event organizers of the Ride for a Cure...

FREMONT, Mich., June 4, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is now offering a new health and wellness coaching program with a certified health professional to help people improve their...

U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today announced the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau will be awarding a $351,175 grant to Lakeland Regional Health system to support telehealth services,...

EVART & TUSTIN, Mich., June 3, 2020 – Osceola County patients can once again utilize Spectrum Health Evart Family Medicine and Spectrum Health Tustin Family Medicine for their health needs when...

BELDING, Mich., June 2, 2020 – Belding area patients can once again utilize Spectrum Health Belding Family Medicine for their outpatient lab and X-ray needs when the family clinic reopens June...

Shelby native to focus on empowering staff, connecting with community FREMONT, Mich., July 2, 2020 – Nick Strait’s first day as chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial on...

Providers will see patients in Lakeview starting Monday. LAKEVIEW, Mich., May 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health Lakeview Family Medicine is reopening June 1 as restrictions related to COVID-19 continue...

Mobile unit is designed to meet COVID-19 safety guidelines GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health is ready to provide mammograms in the era of COVID-19 in the safest way possible....

Two-tiered test improves accuracy (ST. JOSEPH) – Spectrum Health Lakeland is among the first health systems in the state to begin offering COVID-19 antibody testing to the general public. The...

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is taking additional steps to care for the community and keep patients and team members safe by opening a COVID-19 triage tent as an extension of its emergency...

Two-tiered test improves accuracy Grand Rapids, Mich., May 21, 2020 – Spectrum Health is among the first health systems in the state to begin offering COVID-19 antibody testing to the general...

Hospital designated as a Level IV trauma facility. LAKEVIEW, Mich., May 19, 2020 – Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital emergency department staff have been recognized for their work with trauma...

New da Vinci equipment offers new capabilities for surgeons, patients. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., May 19, 2020 – A new robotic-assisted surgical system debuted at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 13, 2020 –Spectrum Health offers financial aid options to provide people with the care they need, regardless of ability to pay. This support has been a long-standing...

Spectrum Health shares expertise from infection prevention and occupational health to help businesses adapt to a new work environment GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 13, 2020 – Spectrum Health is...

Final fundraising effort focused on taking advantage of matching gift. HASTINGS, Mich., May 12, 2020 – The excitement continues to build as the new $12 million, 19,000 square-foot Spectrum...

Fremont, Mich., May 12, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial will hold its May support group meetings virtually as a way to continue supporting patients and their families while promoting...

Critical care nurses discuss their careers during COVID-19 pandemic The nurses in Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital’s Critical Care Unit are caring for patients who are critically ill with...

Photos and videos to be shared on Spectrum Health social media. LUDINGTON, Mich., May 6, 2020 – Luminary bags with special messages of support and gratitude will light up the night outside...

Death rates also vary by region with worse outcomes in the South and West GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 8, 2020 – A new study led by Spectrum Health physician researchers shows that minority children...

GREENVILLE, Mich., May 7, 2020 – Outpatient lab services are once again available at Spectrum Health United Hospital. In late March lab services were temporarily moved from inside United...

Photos and videos to be shared on Spectrum Health social media. FREMONT, Mich., May 7, 2020 – Luminary bags with special messages of support and affection will light up the night outside...

LUDINGTON, Michigan, May 7, 2020 – Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has been awarded an A-rating in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. “Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is...

These health care heroes shine especially bright during COVID-19 pandemic GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 6, 2020 – In recognition of National Nurses Day (May 6) and National Nurses Week (May 6-12),...

Photos and videos to be shared on Spectrum Health social media. GREENVILLE, Mich., May 6, 2020 – Luminary bags with special messages of support and affection will light up the night outside of...

Photos and videos to be shared on Spectrum Health social media. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., May 6, 2020 – Luminary bags with special messages of support and affection will light up the night outside of...

ZEELAND, Mich., May 6, 2020 – Luminary bags with special messages of support and affection will light up the night outside of hospitals, homes and in neighborhoods Tuesday to mark Florence...

Big Rapids, Reed City services move from temporary locations. BIG RAPIDS & REED CITY, Mich., May 5, 2020 – Outpatient lab services are once again available within Spectrum Health Big Rapids and...

ZEELAND, April 30, 2020 – Six Spectrum Health West Michigan hospitals have been awarded ‘As’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital, Spectrum...

GREENVILLE, April 30, 2020 – For the fifth consecutive year, Spectrum Health United Hospital has earned an ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety. The designation recognizes...

BIG RAPIDS, April 30, 2020 –Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital has earned an ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety. The designation recognizes efforts and outcomes by...

GRAND RAPIDS, April 30, 2020 – Six Spectrum Health West Michigan hospitals have been awarded ‘As’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital,...

Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital is home to the Serious Contagious Disease Unit. Normally, this unit is used to care for medical and surgical patients however in times of significant need such...

HASTINGS, Mich., April 27, 2020 – While COVID-19 has become the focal point of everyone’s life in recent weeks, there are many patients suffering from other health conditions that require...

More resources and revised state guidelines allow for more individuals to be tested Grand Rapids, Mich., April 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health announced that new COVID-19 testing equipment and...

More than $15,000 donated to support frontline medical professionals battling COVID-19 at Spectrum Health Lakeland BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The volunteer corps of the 2020 KitchenAid Senior PGA...

Reassures patients that clinics and hospitals are safe GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 23, 2020 – While COVID-19 has become the focal point of everyone’s life in recent weeks, there are many...

Masks will be collected for care facilities, home health workers, community partners GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 21, 2020 – Thanks to the generous and ongoing donations of handmade face masks...

Reduced revenue and increased expenses require cost reductions GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2020 – Spectrum Health today announced steps it will be taking to respond to the financial impact of...

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and current happenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Local plans are in place to receive and care for...

LUDINGTON, Mich., April 17, 2020–Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and current happenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage you to...

Local dentist holds donation drive April 21-22 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2020 — Local Board-Certified Dentist, Dr. Kathi Wilson, of the Center for Sleep Apnea and TMJ in Cascade, is...

Delayed treatment poses real danger to heart patients GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 14, 2020 – New research has determined that the novel coronavirus COVID-19 can do alarming damage to the heart....

Virtual visits made possible through ingenuity and donated equipment Grand Rapids, Mich., April 14, 2020 – When visitor restrictions impacted intensive care unit (ICU) patients and families at...

Resources include web page in Spanish and materials in five additional languages **Updated Feb. 19, 2021 Grand Rapids, Mich., April 13, 2020 – Spectrum Health today announced it has updated its...

Los recursos incluyen una página web en español y materiales en cinco idiomas adicionales Grand Rapids, Mich., 13 de abril de 2020 – Spectrum Health hoy anunció que ha actualizado su sitio...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 8, 2020 – Kendra Peot and Missy Rykse, nurse managers in the emergency departments at Spectrum Health Butterworth and Blodgett hospitals, took time from their busy...

HASTINGS, Mich., April 8, 2020 – Spectrum Health Pennock recently erected a triage tent as an extension of the emergency department to screen and treat patients with symptoms indicative of...

Action in response to COVID-19 outbreak GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 4, 2020 – Spectrum Health is taking steps to conserve its supply of personal protection equipment (PPE), including N95 masks,...

Urgent Care available for immediate, non-emergency needs HASTINGS, April 2, 2020— Spectrum Health Pennock Urgent Care remains open amid the COVID-19 crisis to help those seeking care. If you...

Partners with Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan to Accommodate Families GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 2, 2020 – As part of Spectrum Health’s contingency planning to prepare for an...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 1, 2020 – Spectrum Health is consolidating donation sites for medical supplies beginning April 1. As the volume of donations have decreased, and to continue to keep...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 2020 – The American Heart Association is presenting the Richard M. DeVos Award for Medical Excellence as part of the 2020 Grand Rapids Virtual Heart Ball. The award is...

Includes appointments, elective surgeries and non-urgent care **This release is now out of date. For the most up to date information on cancellations, visit the...

BIG RAPIDS, Mich., March 26, 2020 – A male patient in his 80s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away earlier today at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital. “On behalf of Spectrum Health...

Providers available via virtual visits so patients can stay in their homes GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 26, 2020—Spectrum Health is closing all walk-in clinics in West Michigan and encouraging...

FREMONT, Mich., March 26, 2020—Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is taking additional steps to care for the community and keep patients and team members safe by opening a COVID-19 triage tent as...

GREENVILLE and LAKEVIEW, Mich., March 25, 2020—Spectrum Health United and Kelsey Hospitals are taking additional steps to care for the community and keep patients and team members safe by...

GRAND RAPIDS and WYOMING, Mich., March 25, 2020 – Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Spectrum Health have revised their adult Intensive Care Unit visitor restrictions. As of...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 24, 2020 – Grand Valley State University and Spectrum Health are working together to serve the needs of our community during this unprecedented public health...

HASTINGS, Mich., March 24, 2020—Spectrum Health Pennock is taking additional preparation steps to care for the community and keep patients and team members safe. Starting March 24, 2020, you...

BIG RAPIDS and REED CITY, Mich., March 23, 2020—Spectrum Health Big Rapids and Reed City Hospitals are taking additional steps to care for the community and keep patients and team members safe...

Drop-off locations opening tomorrow at noon for community donations The donation sites have been updated as of 4.1.2020: https://www.spectrumhealth.org/covid19/giving-opportunities Grand Rapids,...

Greenville services move to protect hospital patient safety. GREENVILLE, Mich., March 23, 2020 – As Spectrum Health continues to make changes to protect all hospital patients in the face of...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 21, 2020 – A male patient in his 70s, who tested positive for COVID-19, passed away earlier today at a Spectrum Health hospital in West Michigan. “On behalf of...

HASTINGS, Mich., March 20, 2020 – Spectrum Health Pennock announced it will be temporarily consolidating primary care locations to help limit potential exposure to COVID-19 for patients and team...

HASTINGS, Mich., March 18, 2020 – Spectrum Health Pennock announced that it is limiting outpatient rehab services at Hastings and Gun Lake locations. Pennock is also cancelling all non-essential...

FREMONT, Mich., March 18, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is urging people to use Spectrum Health’s free screening options for the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Spectrum Health’s phone...

FREMONT, Mich., March 18, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial today announced that patients at its Cancer Center can get lab tests done there. Patients undergoing active chemotherapy...

Big Rapids, Reed City services move to protect hospital patient safety. BIG RAPIDS & REED CITY, Mich., March 17, 2020 – As Spectrum Health continues to make changes to protect all hospital...

FREMONT, Mich., March 16, 2020 – Tamarac, the Center for Health and Well-being, will close effective today, March 16, to help slow the transmission of coronavirus. All activities and...

Action in response to COVID-19 outbreak, effective for two weeks GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 16, 2020 – In a continued effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective Tuesday, March 17,...

FREMONT, Mich., March 16, 2020 – In an effort to better screen visitors during the coronavirus pandemic, Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial is keeping only a few entrances open for staff, patients...

Pennock Health & Wellness Center will close effective today, March 16, to help slow the transmission of coronavirus. The Health & Wellness Center will be closed beginning at 3 p.m. until further...

FREMONT, Mich., March 16, 2020 – Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial announced today that it is limiting outpatient rehab services at the Fremont/Tamarac and Newaygo locations. Gerber Memorial is...

Following Executive Order 2020-6 from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer GRAND RAPIDS and WYOMING, Mich., March 15, 2020 –Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and...

Action in response to COVID-19 outbreak GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 12, 2020 – In order to keep community members, team members and the public healthy and safe, Spectrum Health is taking the...

Free downloadable posters and videos for businesses, churches, schools GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11, 2020 – Spectrum Health today announced it has posted downloadable materials, travel tips,...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 11, 2020 – Spectrum Health has taken additional action to help limit the spread of COVID-19 by announcing new hospital family and visitor restrictions. The State of...

Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Mich., March 9, 2020 – Officials from the Kent County Health Department, Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan and Spectrum Health are in contact with...

Screening available to anyone in Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 6, 2020 – Spectrum Health is offering free screening for the novel coronavirus COVID-19 to those who have symptoms and may be...

FREMONT, Mich., March 3, 2020 – As a wedding destination, most people might put Las Vegas on the list, or closer to home, The Shak, Camp Newaygo or the red barn in Fremont. Spectrum Health...