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Mears, MI · Health
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Blodgett, Butterworth hospitals rank high in magazine's evaluation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Corewell Health hospitals are holding top spots in the new U.S. News & World Report rankings, with Butterworth and Blodgett hospitals taking the number one position in the Grand Rapids metro area. The evaluation ranks them as the number three overall hospital system in Michigan and...
13 ON YOUR SIDE
Michigan SOS holds clinics to get drivers their licenses back
thelivingstonpost.com
U.S. News and World Report names Trinity Health hospitals best regional in Michigan
Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Trinity Health Muskegon and Trinity Health Oakland have been named among the 2026-2027 Best Regional Hospitals in Michigan by U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, Chelsea Hospital was named a Top 50 hospital in the country for rehabilitation, and Trinity Health Livingston...
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Trinity Health Shelby Hospital receives American Heart Association award
SHELBY – Trinity Health Shelby Hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines — Rural Stroke Gold quality achievement award from the American Heart Association. Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Muskegon and Oakland all earned the 2026 American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for providing high-quality care to stroke patients according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, states a press release.
lowellsfirstlook.com
Living Beyond the Pain Loop: Holistic Ways to Cope with Chronic Pain
The following article comes from Care Resources PACE, a community-based program for people 55 years or older with locations in Lowell and Grand Rapids. Chronic pain can feel like an unwelcome companion, affecting everything from sleep and relationships to household tasks and favorite hobbies. Barbara Rounds, a licensed occupational therapist...
The Holland Sentinel
Lactation Collective announces first-ever permanent clinic in Zeeland
A nonprofit focused on lactation support is expanding access to local families with a new clinic in Zeeland. The Lactation Collective , formerly known as Breastfeeding Advocates of Ottawa County, recently secured the office space inside City on a Hill, according to a community announcement. The new site is intended to increase access to professional lactation care and provide a permanent location for clinical services, classes and support groups. “Our new location means that families in our communities will have access to professional lactation care when and where they need it most. Our goal has always been equitable care — this is a major step toward making that a reality,” wrote Lactation Collective President Rebecca Antaya. The space at 100 Pine St. includes a consultation office, clinical care space and access to conference rooms that can be used for both in-person and virtual services. The expansion was backed by more than $120,000 in funding from Women Who Care - Holland, Medela AG and the Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland. The nonprofit is currently working to credential providers with major medical insurance companies in an effort to offer billable lactation care to families. There are also plans to use grant funding to
whmi.com
Trinity Health Michigan Hospitals Recognized For Commitment To Stroke Care Excellence
Some area hospitals have been recognized for their commitment to stroke care excellence by the American Heart Association. Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Muskegon, and Oakland have all earned the 2026 American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for providing high-quality care to stroke patients according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
WOOD
Thrive Family Health offers direct primary care
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thrive Family Health DPC is a new Direct Primary Care practice in Grand Rapids where families get unlimited access to their own doctor for one flat monthly membership, no insurance required with fees that are HSA/FSA eligible. Thrive Family Health DPC offers same-day/next-day visits,...
arcwestmichigan.com
Grand Rapids roundtable urges Michigan action on PBMs as pharmacy closures mount
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Independent pharmacy owners across Michigan say they are fighting to keep their doors open as they blame pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBM’s, for reimbursement practices they say are making it harder to stay in business. Pharmacists say the issue is not only about...
thelivingstonpost.com
Heart Association recognizes Trinity Health Michigan hospitals for providing high-quality stroke care
Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Muskegon and Oakland have all earned the 2026 American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for providing high-quality care to stroke patients according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Trinity Health Shelby has also earned...
crainsgrandrapids.com
Alger Pediatrics expands care while constructing new 9,375-square-foot facility
For nearly 50 years, Alger Pediatrics has been a trusted part of the Grand Rapids community, caring for generations of children and supporting families through every stage of childhood. Since opening its doors in 1978, the practice has built its reputation on compassionate,. high-quality pediatric care. As patient needs continue...
WWMT
Grand Rapids roundtable urges Michigan action on PBMs as pharmacy closures mount
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Independent pharmacy owners across Michigan say they are fighting to keep their doors open as they blame pharmacy benefit managers, known as PBM’s, for reimbursement practices they say are making it harder to stay in business. Pharmacists say the issue is not only about...