Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Physician Appointed to Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder, announced the appointment of Tina Tanner, MD, to the Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

Housed within the Michigan Department of Community Health, the 11-member board advises the department on issues affecting prescription drug coverage for its various health care programs. Three others were also appointed with Tanner, along with one reappointment.

“These appointees are outstanding health care professionals and bring great experiences to the committee,” said Snyder. “I am thankful for their willingness to serve.”

Tina Tanner, of Shelby, is a family physician at Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hesperia Medical office. Previously, she served as a family physician with Muskegon Family Care, Baldwin Family Health Care and Shelby Family Care Center. Tanner holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and a medical degree from Michigan State University. She will represent physicians.

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, in Fremont, is a 49-bed acute care hospital that serves all of Newaygo County with a wide range of medical, surgical and specialty care. The hospital has a cancer care center, intensive care unit, birthing center and a women’s health center that performs mammograms, bone scans and ultrasounds. Gerber Memorial offers diagnostic imaging, including CT and MRI scans, home health services called Continu-Care and a physician-led medical weight loss program. The hospital’s medical wellness center, Tamarac, houses a rehabilitation group, fitness center and medical day spa.

Gerber Memorial also provides cardiac rehab, cosmetic laser services, occupational medicine for work-related health care issues, and physical, occupational and speech therapy. Its emergency department operates 24 hours a day. Its specialist clinics provide diagnosis and treatment in cancer and hematology, cardiology, ear/nose/throat, neurology, nephrology, ophthalmology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, podiatry, pulmonary, sleep disorders, urology and vascular diseases.