Children's Health
August 16, 2024
Breaking Ground to Brighter Futures for Michigan’s Children
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 15, 2024–The community came together to celebrate a monumental milestone for children and families in Michigan and beyond. Health care leaders, along with government officials – including Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer – spoke at the groundbreaking event for Joan Secchia Children’s Rehabilitation […]
February 19, 2024
Major Area Health Care Partners Announce $50 Million Gift to Advance Children’s Medical, Rehabilitative and Mental Health Care
Today, leadership from Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services came together to announce a landmark $50 million gift from the DeVos Family. This gift furthers the DeVos Family’s longstanding commitment to the health and well-being of children and fosters continued partnerships between the three […]
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 […]
December 11, 2023
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Announces New President
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 11, 2023—Corewell Health™ is pleased to announce Robert Fitzgerald, M.D., MBA, has been named the new president of Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. “Dr. Fitzgerald’s experience and deep knowledge of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is exceptional,” said Alejandro Quiroga, M.D., MBA, president, Corewell Health in West Michigan. “Under his leadership, […]
November 30, 2023
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Issues Visitor Restrictions Amid Increase in Respiratory Illnesses
**As of February 6, 2024– visitor restrictions at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital have been lifted and will return to normal practices. For more information on visitor policies, please visit here.** GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 30, 2023—Due to a high number of pediatric admissions and an increase in respiratory illnesses throughout the community, Corewell Health™ Helen […]
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 […]
June 21, 2023
Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 12th year in a row
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 21, 2023 – U.S. News & World Report has again recognized Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings with two specialty areas being recognized this year. This is the 12th year the hospital has been included on this prestigious list. The 2023-24 Best Children’s Hospitals […]
June 20, 2023
Gillespie Group, McLaren Greater Lansing, MSU Health Care, and Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital cut ribbon on Izzo Family Medical Center
**Sharing on behalf of the Gillespie Group** LANSING, Mich. – Gillespie Group President Pat Gillespie was joined by Izzo Family Medical Center partners Tom & Lupe Izzo; Kirk Ray, President and CEO of McLaren Greater Lansing, part of Grand Blanc-based McLaren Health Care; Seth Ciabotti, CEO of MSU Health Care; and Dr. Robert Fitzgerald Interim […]
May 15, 2023
After discovery of rare disease, doctors invent successful treatment in just 15 months
Grand Rapids, Mich., May 15, 2023 – For a handful of children worldwide who have an ultra-rare disease called Bachmann-Bupp syndrome, a treatment regimen discovered in just 15 months by the team who identified the disease is dramatically changing their young lives. Now, two Corewell Health physicians are part of a group who has been […]
March 21, 2023
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to Bring Nationally Recognized Pediatric Care to Lansing at the McLaren Greater Lansing Health Care Campus
LANSING, Mich., March 21, 2023 –Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, part of Corewell Health™, will be upgrading, expanding and bringing new pediatric specialties to the Lansing region and will be partnering with McLaren Greater Lansing to enhance care in the new hospital’s Birthing Center by providing pediatric hospitalists and neonatal nurse practitioners. These services will be […]
March 17, 2023
Corewell Health™ offers free early childhood nutrition class
January 6, 2023
Beloved Physician Takes on New Role at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 6, 2022 –Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, part of Corewell Health™ (formerly Spectrum Health), announced today that James Fahner, MD has accepted the position of medical director of philanthropy education and provider well-being, transitioning from his role as Endowed Division Chief of pediatric hematology and oncology. Dr. Fahner’s 33-year-plus legacy as a […]
December 20, 2022
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation and iHeart Media annual Radiothon breaks all-time fundraising records
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 20, 2022 – Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation and iHeart Media are happy to announce an on-air record-breaking $551,476.28 was generously donated during the 23nd Annual Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Radiothon, presented by Wendy’s. Since Radiothon began over 23 years ago, more than $4 million dollars has been raised by the […]
December 8, 2022
Corewell Health™ Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Pediatric Heart Transplant Program Considered Active by UNOS
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 8, 2022 – Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital (HDVCH) pediatric heart transplant program is now considered active by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). HDVCH is now one of three pediatric hospitals in Michigan connected to the national transplant list and database across the United States through UNOS. Physicians […]
November 4, 2022
Parents Urged to Take Preventive Measures As Pediatric Beds Fill Up
October 28, 2022
First Responder Heroes, FDNY and NYPD Leaders Join First Responders Children’s Foundation in Calling for Official “National First Responders Day”
**Sharing on behalf of First Responders Children’s Foundation** New York, Oct. 28…In an effort to formally designate October 28th “National First Responders Day,” dozens of police officers, firefighters, nurses, EMTs and other first responder professionals from across America joined the First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) at a Times Square ceremony and news conference Friday to […]
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 12, 2022
Governor Announces a Health Care First for Michigan Children
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 Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital are partnering to bring a shared vision to life in the thriving health care landscape of Grand Rapids. […]
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