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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
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital giving free fresh produce
August 24, 2021
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Welcomes New Physician
August 11, 2021
Event In Edmore Encourages Safe Disposal of Unwanted Meds
June 30, 2021
Spectrum Health Named Among Best Companies for Multicultural Women
Grand Rapids, Mich., June 30, 2021 — Spectrum Health has been named one of the 2021 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media)—an honor recognizing companies that create and use best practices in hiring, retaining and promoting multicultural women in the United States. Spectrum Health is one of three Michigan-based organizations […]
June 29, 2021
Spectrum Health Partners with STEM Greenhouse Summer Program
Grand Rapids, Mich., June 28, 2021 – Spectrum Health is teaming up with Grand Rapids-based nonprofit STEM Greenhouse on a summer curriculum for 50 students eager to improve their proficiency in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Last week, the Sankofa STEM Summer Academy began offering a five-week hands-on education at Davenport University to 50 […]
June 28, 2021
Spectrum Health to convert single-occupant restrooms into affirming, gender-neutral spaces
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 28, 2021 – To create a more welcoming environment and to eliminate fear of discrimination for LGBTQI+ team members, patients and visitors, Spectrum Health is converting single-occupant restrooms in Grand Rapids from gender assigned to inclusive, affirming, gender-neutral spaces. Over the next several months, all-gender restroom signage will be installed in […]
June 16, 2021
Spectrum Health to Allow Visitors for COVID-19 Patients
Grand Rapids, Mich., June 16, 2021 – Spectrum Health announces an updated visitor policy for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Under the new policy, patients will be allowed up to two visitors who may be present between the hours of 6:00 am and 9:00 pm. Visitors will be screened for signs of COVID-19 and will be […]
June 9, 2021
Health Systems Announce Commitment to Increase MWBE Spending by $1B to Improve Supplier Diversity & Build Community Wealth
Washington, D.C., June 9, 2021 – A dozen hospitals and health systems across the country, including Spectrum Health, announced signing the “Impact Purchasing Commitment” to build healthy, equitable, and climate-resilient local economies through what and how they spend their dollars. The commitment, designed by the Healthcare Anchor Network (HAN) in partnership with Health Care Without […]
June 3, 2021
Charity Golf Classic Back at Tullymore August 16
June 2, 2021
Spectrum Health to host LGBTQ+ affirming screening event with Betty Ford Breast Care Services Mobile Mammography Unit
Spectrum Health’s Betty Ford Breast Care Services is offering accessible and inclusive early detection screening through the mobile mammography unit at Baxter Community Center on Saturday, June 12. The screening event is in partnership with the Baxter Community Center, Grand Rapids Pride Center, Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium, and the West Michigan Coalition for Breast […]
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