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Harbor Hospice assists patients with palliative and hospice care
Disclaimer: This is sponsored content. All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17. Harbor Hospice serves five counties across West Michigan including Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana, Mason, and Newaygo counties. Based in Muskegon, Harbor Hospice provides comfort-focused care for individuals receiving palliative care and hospice care. Patients and their families work alongside Harbor's team to determine what type of care and symptom management is best appropriate.
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Grand Rapids African American Health Institute summit focuses on eliminating healthcare disparities for vulnerable populations
“I think it’s a collaboration. I think we’ve got to put the community in the same room with people who are healthcare providers.”. Executive Director of the Detroit Association of Black Organizations Rev. Dr. Horace Sheffield III was one of the keynote speakers at this year’s Health Transformational Summit, organized by the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute. He says correcting healthcare disparities begins with our most vulnerable populations.
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Pharmacist explains reason for independent pharmacy closures in West Michigan
WEST MICHIGAN — Fred's Pharmacy permanently closed its Vicksburg and Three Rivers locations, leaving many in West Michigan without an independent pharmacist. Residents in Vicksburg told News Channel 3 the closure prevents them from being able to get their medicine, as they don't have the means to get to a bigger pharmacy like Walgreens, where several customers are being transferred.
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Cedar Springs doctor convicted for improper Adderall prescriptions
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — A Cedar Springs doctor has been found guilty of a number of federal charges after authorities say he illegally prescribed 2 million pills through a company that claimed to be an online telehealth service. A jury on Thursday convicted Jonathan Decker of seven federal counts...
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A senior living community to serve a variety of needs
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – When it comes to senior living, there are a lot places to consider, but not every place offers the same benefits. Harbor Terrace Senior Living in Muskegon offers beautiful water views, an in-house rehabilitation program to help residents and non-residents work through injuries, or difficulties they may have with mobility and other issues.
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Hope Network acquires Developmental Enhancement Behavioral Health to expand autism care
Hope Network is acquiring West Michigan-based Developmental Enhancement Behavioral Health, or DE, a specialized child and family-focused behavioral healthcare provider. “DE has some additional things that we don’t have currently in our autism centers.”. Megan Zambiasi is Chief Program Officer at Hope Network. “They have a really rich diagnostic...
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Sparta Family Dentistry Releases New Tooth Extraction Guide
Sparta Family Dentistry, led by renowned dental specialist Dr. Amanda Patterson, proudly announces the release of an informative new resource aimed at educating the Sparta community about the intricacies of tooth extraction. Titled "Understanding the Necessity and Process of Tooth Extraction in Sparta, MI," this comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into what patients can expect, the common reasons behind extractions, and the advancements in dental care that enhance patient comfort.
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Grand Haven Approves $1.9M Harbor Island Cleanup Project
Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – Grand Haven City Council has approved up to one-point-nine million dollars for cleanup work on Harbor Island. The project will remove coal combustion residuals, or CCRs, from the island’s north channel. Kalamazoo-based Taplin Enterprises was awarded the contract. Crews will excavate and dispose of contaminated soil, remove water from saturated areas and restore the site.
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Trinity Health joins sand dunes trauma response time improvement initiative
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – Trauma leaders at Trinity Health Shelby and Trinity Health Muskegon have joined a multi-agency effort to improve response times for injured patients at Silver Lake Sand Dunes. “The effort has already been proven to dramatically reduce emergency response and patient transport times for dune-related injuries,” states...
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Four Michigan independent pharmacies are permanently closing
Four drug stores owned by the company HomeTown Pharmacy are permanently closing their doors due to “financial strain caused by pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reimbursement practices.”. The company released a press release announcing the closures early Tuesday morning. “We regret to inform our patients and communities that several pharmacy...
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These 3 Michigan children’s hospitals are best in Midwest, U.S. News says
Three Michigan children’s hospitals ranked among the best in the Midwest region, according to a newly released U.S. News and World Report ranking. The criteria for the rankings, shown here, included such factors as risk-adjusted outcomes, quality of care, transparency, federal Medicaid data and more. C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital...
MLive
Neighbors voice questions, concerns as Corewell outlines $1.3B Butterworth expansion
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Heritage Hill residents say they understand the need for Corewell Health’s proposed $1.3 billion expansion of Butterworth Hospital, but several Thursday questioned how it would affect parking, traffic and historic homes in the neighborhood. Residents shared their concerns during an open house Corewell hosted...