West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 12, 2022 — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced plans to build the state’s first children’s rehabilitation hospital. Through a joint operating agreement, Mary...

ST. JOSEPH, Mich., July 11, 2022 – On June 30, the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) announced its 2022 awards recognizing several individuals and programs during its Annual...

Health and wellness showcased at Big Rapids Farmer’s Market. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., July 8, 2022 – There’s nothing fresher than something handpicked. The next best thing is taking advantage of...

GREENVILLE, Mich., July 6, 2022 – Spectrum Health United Hospital has been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list placing it among the top performing small community...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI, June 27, 2022 – Spectrum Health West Michigan has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for its...

Staff collected nearly a half million tests at the site GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 27, 2022 – Spectrum Health is closing one of the first drive-through COVID-19 testing sites in Michigan after...

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Merlin Hanson, who died on June 21, 2022. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and many friends whom he loved, and who loved him, so deeply. His...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 22, 2022 – Spectrum Health West Michigan is pleased to announce that Charles J. Gibson, MD, FACS, has been named vice president, medical affairs, Grand Rapids. Gibson,...

Six Students Receive Help with College Tuition GREENVILLE, Mich., June 21, 2022 – Six college-bound students pursuing careers in the medical field have been awarded $1,000 scholarships from the...

ZEELAND, Mich., June 20, 2022 – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital recently received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s highest possible Get With The Guidelines®

Golfers to support transportation assistance at Spectrum Health Foundation event. BIG RAPIDS, Mich., June 20, 2022 – Drive a ball down the fairway and help area patients get to needed...

Donor establishes endowment to aid local nurses forever. GREENVILLE, Mich., June 16, 2022 – Longtime Greenville area farmer John Higgins is leaving tracks for others, just like his father,...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 14, 2022 – U.S. News & World Report has recognized Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its 2022 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings within four...

Over 160 runners and walkers participated in the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Lakestride Family Fun Run on Friday, June 10 in downtown Ludington. The first one over the finish line was Eliza...

FREMONT, Mich., June 10, 2022 – Anticipating a newborn’s needs is never easy. But thanks to experience, compassion and a knack for thinking ahead, Macey Ross, RN, brought peace of mind for one...

Spectrum Health Pennock is pleased to announce the addition of Lora Commissaris, PA-C to Spectrum Health Pennock Family Medicine – Gun Lake. Commissaris will begin seeing patients June 17, 2022....

Spectrum Health Pennock emergency department nurse recognized. As nursing leaders gathered in the Spectrum Health Pennock emergency department for a DAISY Award ceremony Thursday, May 19, they...

The chamber will more than double patient access to hyperbaric treatments Grand Rapids, Mich., June 6, 2022 – Spectrum Health Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine is expanding with the arrival of a new...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 1, 2022 – Spectrum Health Foundation and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation Gala event will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at DeVos Place, Grand...

BIG RAPIDS, Mich., May 24, 2021 – Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital has received Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission. This announcement followed rigorous evaluation,...

**Sharing on behalf of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy** ARLINGTON, VA, (May 24, 2022) – Spectrum Health Foundations from Grand Rapids, MI have been included in the 2021 High...

The minimally invasive procedure allows patients to be back to their lives faster with less recovery time GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 19, 2022 –Spectrum Health became the first health system in...

ZEELAND, Mich. (May 17, 2022) – This month, Spectrum Health Medical Group has expanded services to meet the growing needs of local employers. Occupational health services have been added to...

Fremont, Mich., May 12, 2022 – Tamarac and The Skincare and Spa will no longer require members, customers and guests to wear masks. Individuals without masks are asked to enter Tamarac and the...

Leading Duchenne Organization Expands Certification of Clinics that Provide Optimal Care for People with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with 1st Clinic in Michigan **Sharing on behalf of Parent...