Women's Health


Corewell Health in West Michigan releases top baby names for 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 21, 2023 — Corewell Health™ Grand Rapids Hospitals- Butterworth Hospital has compiled a list of the top baby names for 2023.By year’s end, Corewell Health will have delivered about 30,000 babies statewide, which is more than any other hospital system in Michigan. Both Theodore and Charlotte moved up to the top […]



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 […]



Corewell Health Maternity Care Nationally Recognized

GRAND RAPIDS and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 10, 2023 – Four Corewell Health™ hospitals were named to Newsweek’s 2023 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals in the country. Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Beaumont Hospital Troy, Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak and Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe–all part of Corewell Health–were all recognized with this prestigious honor. The distinction […]



Five Corewell Health™ West Hospitals Named to U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., – December 6, 2022 – Five Corewell Health West hospitals, the new name for Spectrum Health, have been ranked as high performing for maternity care (uncomplicated pregnancy) by U.S. News & World Report. The following hospitals earned this designation: Corewell Health Butterworth/Blodgett Hospitals Corewell Health Gerber Hospital Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Corewell […]



BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan Receives National Award for CenteringPregnancy Program

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – August 19, 2022 The BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan OB/GYN Residency Practice has been named the first-ever Centering Site of the Year by the Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) for its work implementing and executing the CenteringPregnancy® care model, in collaboration with Priority Health. Spectrum Health was recognized for patient care as […]



Spectrum Health Hospitals Nationally Recognized Among the Best Maternity Care Hospitals by Newsweek

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 21, 2020 – Spectrum Health Butterworth and United Hospitals were named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns and their families, as verified by the 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. Best Maternity Care Hospitals is part of […]



Spectrum Health Reimagines Women’s Health Care Experience in New Women’s Health & Wellness Center

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 8, 2020 – Work is underway to open the Spectrum Health Women’s Health & Wellness Center, which will make it easier for women to receive a broader range of preventive, specialty and lifestyle services dedicated to their specific health needs. This comprehensive approach is the first of its kind in West […]