Spectrum Health West Michigan


Spectrum Health Opens First Retail-based Walk-In Clinic

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 9, 2018 – In an effort to improve access to care, Spectrum Health will open its first retail-based walk-in clinic this week. The clinic will be located within the new Meijer store at 4075 32nd Avenue near I-196 in Hudsonville. The clinic will open to patients with the store opening on […]



Spectrum Health Designated Pulmonary Fibrosis Care Center

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 18, 2018 – The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) announced this week that Spectrum Health is now a part of its nationwide Care Center Network. More than 200,000 Americans are living with pulmonary fibrosis, a deadly and complex disease which causes progressive scarring in the lungs. Pulmonary fibrosis causes more than 40,000 […]



Spectrum Health to Open Walk-in Clinic in Caledonia

CALEDONIA, Mich., April 30, 2018 –Spectrum Health is opening a new walk-in clinic in Caledonia that will offer new health care options for the community. The Spectrum Health Walk-in Clinic – Caledonia will open Tuesday, May 1, offering immediate care without an appointment for people who feel ill or have minor injuries but don’t require […]



Health Pointe celebrates Grand Opening

GRAND HAVEN, Mich., March 1, 2018 — Health Pointe, a 50/50 joint venture between Spectrum Health and Holland Hospital, celebrated its grand opening today with a ribbon cutting that included leaders from Spectrum Health, Holland Hospital and other aligned health care partners. Opening to patients on Monday, March 5, Health Pointe will offer convenient access […]



Spectrum Health Honors James and Shirley Balk With New Waiting Space at Butterworth Hospital

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 30, 2018—Spectrum Health is proud to announce the opening of a new family lounge and registration area for patients receiving surgical, endoscopy and bronchoscopy services at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. The Hansen-Balk Surgical Family Lounge opened to patients on Tuesday, Jan. 30. This new space was funded 100 percent by philanthropy, through the generosity […]



Area Hospitals and Public Health Officials Remind Community of Flu Precautions, How and When to Seek Care for Flu

SITUATION: As the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, reports, flu is now widespread throughout Michigan and many surrounding states. Area hospitals, urgent care facilities and doctor offices are experiencing an increase in the number of people presenting with flu and flu-like symptoms. It is important for our community to know how to prevent flu, […]



Spectrum Health Opens Ada Facility

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 2, 2018 – Spectrum Health will officially open its newest integrated care campus to patients this week, offering quality health care services at a location easily accessible to patients living or working in or near Ada, Michigan. The new Integrated Care Campus (ICC) at Ada, 7128 Fulton St. E., will open […]



Spectrum Health Opens Integrated Care Campus in Rockford

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 31, 2017 – Spectrum Health will celebrate the opening of its newest integrated care campus (ICC) – the Spectrum Health Integrated Care Campus at Rockford – on Tuesday, August 1. The new facility is located at 8501 Meadow Creek Drive, near Meijer in Rockford. A ribbon-cutting event will be held at noon […]



Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital awarded Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers

Grand Rapids, Mich., June 22, 2017 – Spectrum Health today announced that its Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of quality […]



Spectrum Health Opens Newest Integrated Care Campus

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 26, 2017 – Spectrum Health will celebrate the opening of its newest integrated care campus next week. The newly-renovated facility is located at 426 Michigan Street NE in Grand Rapids. A ribbon-cutting event will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. Several Spectrum Health representatives will be present. A […]



Spectrum Health Announces New Leader for Heart and Lung Transplant Program

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2017 – Spectrum Health today announced the retirement of one key physician leader and the promotion of another. Asghar Khaghani, MD, FRCS, will retire as Richard DeVos Endowed Director for heart and lung transplant surgery and mechanical circulatory support with the Spectrum Health Richard DeVos Heart and Lung Transplant Program. […]



Spectrum Health One of Five Top Large Health Systems

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 24, 2017 – Spectrum Health was again named one of the 15 top health systems and one of the top five largest health systems in the nation by Truven Health Analytics®, based on key performance measures. This is the sixth time since 2010 that Spectrum Health has received this honor. The […]



Spectrum Health Creates System Leadership Role

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 14, 2017 – Richard C. Breon, President & CEO of Spectrum Health announced today that Tina Freese Decker has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of Spectrum Health. In this new position, she will have responsibility for advancing the strategy and leading operations of the organization, including Spectrum […]