Children's Health
June 12, 2018
Hunt for a Cure Foundation Provides Lead Gift of $500,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Research at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 13, 2018 – Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is pleased to announce the creation of a research partnership between Spectrum Health, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and Hunt for a Cure Foundation that will help find a cure for cystic fibrosis patients. Today, the Hunt for a Cure […]
April 9, 2018
Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Receive Level I Trauma Center Re-Verification
Grand Rapids, Mich, April 9, 2018 – The trauma centers at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids have both been re-verified as Level I trauma centers by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Level I trauma centers provide the highest level of surgical care to trauma patients, and Spectrum […]
December 14, 2017
Spectrum Health Introduces MedNow App
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 14, 2017 – MedNow, Spectrum Health’s telemedicine service, has launched its MedNow app for consumers, making Spectrum Health the first health system in the country to build a standalone consumer-facing telemedicine app for users inside and outside of the Spectrum Health System. Since MedNow began in 2014, nearly 20,000 people have […]
October 19, 2017
Spectrum Health Statement Regarding the Passing of Helen DeVos
Richard C. Breon, President & CEO, Spectrum Health, released the following statement about the passing of Helen DeVos. “I am deeply saddened by the news of Helen DeVos’ passing, and we extend our deepest sympathies to Rich and all of Helen’s family and friends. The legacy of Helen June Van Wesep DeVos will live on […]
September 20, 2017
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Awards $150,000 Research Grant to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Grand rapids, Mich. – September 20, 2017 – Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will today present Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital with a $150,000 Hyundai Young Investigator Grant. The grant funds will support the research of principal investigator Dr. Jenna Gedminas. This award is part of the organization’s efforts during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In September alone, […]
August 24, 2017
Spectrum Health continues medical staff expansion
August 3, 2017
Spectrum Health Notifies Parents of Stolen Camera
August 2, 2017
Congenital Heart Center at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Earns Distinguished Three-Star Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 2, 2017 – The Congenital Heart Center at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in congenital heart surgery. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of quality and outcomes, places Helen […]
June 27, 2017
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Ranked by U.S. News & World Report in Six Specialty Areas
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 27, 2017 – U.S. News & World Report has again included Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its 2017 Best Children’s Hospital rankings, with a total of six specialty areas being recognized this year. This is the sixth year the hospital has been included. The 2017-18 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings […]
June 20, 2017
NMTRC is now “Beat Childhood Cancer”
GRAND RAPIDS / TAMPA / BOSTON (June 20, 2017) – The Neuroblastoma Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium (NMTRC) today announced its name change to “Beat Childhood Cancer,” effective immediately. Childhood cancer advocates, patients and their families will find no change in the mission and passion of the organization toward beating childhood cancer and obtaining access to […]
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