Community
March 24, 2022
Wheatlake Wellness Walk & 5K Set for May 21
February 10, 2022
Pipeline program expanded to increase health care workforce diversity

February 3, 2022
The Irish Jig is Back in 2022!
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 7, 2022 – The 38th Annual Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5k is back for racers and race fans and will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2022, in East Grand Rapids. The Irish Jig has grown to become one of Michigan’s premier 5K (3.1 mile) road races. Spectrum Health is proud […]
February 1, 2022
Ludington’s 2022 New Year’s baby
January 12, 2022
Spectrum Health honors legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
December 27, 2021
Top 10 baby names for 2021 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital

December 7, 2021
Spectrum Health Reminds Community to Utilize Alternative Same Day Health Care Services for Cold and Flu
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2021—Due to the rapid increase of patients with COVID-19 and other serious health conditions across West Michigan, Spectrum Health’s emergency rooms and Urgent Care centers are experiencing significantly higher volumes. To help minimize the added strain on these important services and to treat patients faster, Spectrum Health is urging the […]
November 24, 2021
Spectrum Health Reed City Walk-In Clinic Reopens

November 23, 2021
Spectrum Health Announces New Visitor Restrictions
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 23, 2021 – As a result of increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19 and hospitals at or near capacity throughout West Michigan, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites. “Spectrum Health is happy […]

November 22, 2021
Spectrum Health collaboration tackles mistrust, supports Black vaccination efforts
Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 22, 2021— Spectrum Health is partnering with Michigan State University, Mercy Health, as well as Kent and Muskegon counties to tackle several influential factors affecting COVID-19 vaccination rates in West Michigan Black communities where numbers are low. “Vulnerability to COVID-19 is impacted by factors like socioeconomic status, disability, racism, language, housing […]

November 17, 2021
A Letter to Region 6 Communities
**Sharing on behalf of Region 6 Healthcare Coalition** Nov. 16, 2021–The health care systems within Region 6 are at a tipping point – our individual and collective resources are being overwhelmed, and we need our communities’ help to get back on track. For all Michigan Region 6 care providers, the health and well-being of our […]

October 20, 2021
Spectrum Health Expands Access to Monoclonal Antibody Therapy and Treatment of COVID-19 Patients
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 20, 2021 – Spectrum Health is expanding access to monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy in Grand Rapids and throughout the region. Spectrum Health opened its Blodgett Hospital COVID-19 Infusion Clinic for mAb treatment in December 2020. The Blodgett clinic has expanded its treatment area to serve more patients and a mobile clinic […]

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 […]
August 24, 2021