Behavioral Health
February 1, 2024
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to Open Pediatric Medical Psychiatric Unit
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 1, 2024—Corewell Health™ Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital plans to open a pediatric medical psychiatric unit—the first in Michigan—this spring. The new unit will treat behavioral health pediatric patients with additional medical complexities. The 12-bed unit, located within Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, will provide patient-centric care in a healing environment. Patients will […]
September 26, 2023
In-home prenatal support improves birth outcomes, reduces disparities, study shows
Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 26, 2023 – New Michigan State University and Corewell Health research shows that in-home, enhanced prenatal services provided by community health workers, nurses and social workers can dramatically reduce the risk of premature births, the main cause of infant deaths among Black and Hispanic populations. The Centers for Disease Control and […]
April 17, 2023
Drug Take Back Day Encourages Community to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2022 – Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health, Priority Health and Kent County Health Department have teamed up once again to collect unused and unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Spectrum Health South Pavilion, 80 68th Street SE, Priority Health, 3111 […]
March 13, 2023
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and Corewell Health Form Collaborative for Behavioral Health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 13, 2023– Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and Corewell Health in West Michigan have partnered to form the Collaborative for Behavioral Health, a commitment from the two healthcare leaders to intentionally and regularly identify behavioral health issues affecting the community, and to solve them through collaborative projects. Under the newly formed […]
October 24, 2022
Drug Take Back Day Encourages Community to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct 24, 2022 – Corewell Health, formerly Spectrum Health; Priority Health and Kent County Health Department have teamed up once again to collect unused and unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th, at the following locations: Spectrum Health South Pavilion, 80 68th Street SE, Grand Rapids […]
September 26, 2022
BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan Opens Behavioral Health Youth Clinic
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept 26, 2022 – Today, BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan opened a behavioral health youth clinic to help adolescents and young adults navigate unique challenges between the ages of 15-25. Patients in this age range are working to find independence, creating social connections and thinking about major life choices. This is also […]
July 21, 2022
Pine Rest to Build $62 Million Pediatric Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, in collaboration with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
**Sharing on behalf of Pine Rest** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (July 21, 2022) – To meet a critical need and increase access for children and adolescents suffering with behavioral health issues, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services child & adolescent clinical leaders, in collaboration with Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital leaders, will build a Pediatric Behavioral Health […]
July 19, 2022
Five Collaborative Programs Earn 2022 AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award
**Sharing on behalf of the American Hospital Association** WASHINGTON (July 14, 2022) – The American Hospital Association today announced that it will honor five programs with the AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts that will improve community health. The winning programs are the Continuous Care Program, Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center at Broward Health, […]
April 26, 2022
Drug Take Back Day Encourages Community to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 26, 2022 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Priority Health and Families Against Narcotics Grand Rapids Chapter have teamed up once again to collect unused and unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30th, at Spectrum Health Healthier Communities (Widdicomb Building), 665 Seward Ave. NW, Spectrum Health Medical […]
October 18, 2021
Drug Take Back Day Encourages Community to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 18, 2021 – Spectrum Health Healthier Communities, Priority Health, Pine Rest and Families Against Narcotics Grand Rapids Chapter have teamed up once again to collect unused and unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 23, at Spectrum Health Healthier Communities (Widdicomb Building), 665 Seward Ave. NW, and […]
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