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October 22, 2020
Spectrum Health Reinforces Commitment to Equity
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 22, 2020 – Today, Spectrum Health issued an anti-racism pledge, committing to act against structural racism and pledging to take on the challenge to eliminate racism and its impact on health, hope and lives. The pledge follows Spectrum Health’s announcement to team members last week designating Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
October 15, 2020
Drug Take Back Day Encourages Community to Dispose of Unwanted Medications
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 15, 2020 – 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, Oct. 24, at Spectrum Health Healthier Communities (Widdicomb Building), 665 Seward Ave. NW, and Spectrum Health […]
October 14, 2020
Patient, Visitor Guidelines Remain in Place at Spectrum Health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 14, 2020 – With public health and safety as its top concern, Spectrum Health is reminding patients and visitors that guidelines to control COVID-19 remain in effect at its facilities. Based on scientific evidence and infection prevention best practices, wearing masks, social distancing, hand washing and limiting visitors are effective precautions. […]
October 7, 2020
Spectrum Health partners with Headspace, offers access to mental health app to all team members
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 7, 2020 – In an effort to positively impact mental health among team members, Spectrum Health is proud to announce a partnership with Headspace, a global leader in meditation and mindfulness through its meditation app and online content offerings. Through the generosity of various community donors, more than 31,000 Spectrum Health […]
September 30, 2020
Rooftop Garden Completed at Spectrum Health United Hospital
September 22, 2020
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan raises awareness of sickle cell disease
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Sept. 22, 2020 – September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. For millions around the world, their red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool call a sickle. The cells commonly become stuck […]
September 16, 2020
Tamarac reopens Monday with extensive safeguards to minimize COVID-19 spread
September 14, 2020
Spectrum Health Warns of “Vishing” Scam
September 11, 2020
Spectrum Health Launches Curbside Vaccination Program
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 11, 2020 – In an effort to encourage more Michigan residents to get a flu shot, Spectrum Health is launching one of the Midwest’s first curbside vaccination programs. Spectrum Health piloted the program at select locations and now has more than 40 sites operational across West Michigan. “We wanted to meet […]
August 27, 2020
Spectrum Health Shares COVID-19 Q&A
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., August 27, 2020 – Spectrum Health experts get a lot of questions from community members about the COVID-19 pandemic underway in the United States and throughout the world. Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions…and answers. Q: How is COVID-19 different from the flu and the common cold? A: […]
August 6, 2020
New Family Medicine Provider Joins Spectrum Health
July 13, 2020
Spectrum Health Launches Patient Loan Financing Program
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 13, 2020 – Spectrum Health announced the introduction of an alternative payment program providing patients and families an additional option for paying medical bills. Spectrum Health has partnered with Commerce Bank to offer Health Services Financing (HSF®), a program that allows patients to pay their out-of-pocket balances over time with no […]
June 25, 2020
Spectrum Health Regional Burn Center Shares Tips for a Safe Summer and Fourth
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 25, 2020 – With fireworks flying off store shelves, state campgrounds reopening and many backyard bonfires planned, the clinical team at the Spectrum Health Regional Burn Center is sharing information to help everyone stay safe this summer. With COVID-19 concerns canceling most municipal fireworks events and many people gearing up for their […]
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