Healthier Communities

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 8, 2022

Spectrum Health adds free suicide prevention training to address mental health, well-being

March 2, 2022

Tamarac fitness expert focuses on helping people build long-term strength, endurance

February 25, 2022

Spectrum Health offers four free suicide prevention trainings to address mental health, wellbeing

January 14, 2022

Spectrum Health’s free virtual seminar features experts on addressing vaping and teens

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 […]

October 19, 2021

Drug Take Back Events Encourage Safe Disposal of Unwanted Meds

July 28, 2021

Charity Golf Classic Back at Tullymore August 16

June 15, 2021

Spectrum Health Danish Dash set for August 21