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FOX 17 News West Michigan

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Sparta Senior Neighbors Center is closing after 21 years

The Senior Neighbors program will close its Sparta center on August 27 after 21 years of operation, leaving many seniors without their regular gathering place for activities and companionship.

Sparta, MI · 08-21

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Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital celebrates 15 years

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — Over the past 15 years, the Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has provided exceptional care to its child patients, all thanks to support from West Michigan families. “The philanthropy of this community … is incredible,” said Dr. Robert Fitzgerald, president of...

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-20
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The Grand Rapids Press

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Life EMS expands emergency response to 4 Muskegon County communities

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI — Life EMS Ambulance has extended its paramedic ambulance service to Norton Shores, Fruitport Township, Roosevelt Park and Sullivan Township. The expansion, effective Monday, Aug. 17, was coordinated with local fire departments, municipal officials and public safety partners to maintain continuity of emergency medical care. The move follows Life EMS’s recent expansion in Ottawa County.

Muskegon County, MI · 08-17
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Mental health crisis care without an ER wait

For some Michiganders seeking mental health assistance, the road to accessing care can be long, winding, and, sometimes, with service gaps along the route. Recognizing this, experts across the state are finding ways to make things easier. Traditionally, the pathway for accessing psychiatric hospitals involves going through emergency departments and...

Michigan · 08-17
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WOOD TV8

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Life EMS expands in Muskegon County

Life EMS Ambulance will now service more of Muskegon County.

Muskegon County, MI · 08-17

The Ann Arbor News

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Four Trinity Health hospitals earn top regional rankings in Michigan

LIVONIA, MI - Four Trinity Health hospitals in Michigan have earned recognition as Best Regional Hospitals for 2026-2027 by U.S. News and World Report and several other facilities received high-performance ratings. Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Trinity Health Muskegon and Trinity Health Oakland were named among the...

Michigan · 08-05

WFMJ.com

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Meijer launches new way to schedule vaccine appointments ahead of school year

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Meijer has announced a new way for parents to schedule vaccination appointments for their children ahead of the upcoming school year. Customers can now schedule vaccine appointments online even before the vaccines are in stock. “As families and communities prepare for a new school year and...

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-17

MLive

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This Grand Rapids dentist helped turn dentistry into a profession

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Dr. Ezra Sprague Holmes was a pioneering dentist who helped professionalize the practice in Michigan. Holmes served as president of the Michigan Dental Association from 1869 to 1871, and left a lasting legacy through his donations to what became the Grand Rapids Public Museum. His dental...

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-15

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State begins surface water testing at former Ottawa County landfill following PFAS detection

NUNICA — High levels of toxic "forever chemicals" have been detected at the former Sanico North Landfill in Ottawa County, triggering state oversight to monitor surface water and prevent the contamination from spreading toward nearby waterways. Earlier this year, the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) officially designated the...

Ottawa County, MI · 08-11

13 ON YOUR SIDE

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Federal Medicaid cuts could make healthcare harder to access for Michigan patients

Michigan · 08-12

WOOD TV8

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The Kent County Health Department wants more teens to take its health survey

The Kent County Health Department is trying to get more teenagers to take its health survey.

Kent County, MI · 08-13

WOOD TV8

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West Michigan family impacted by closure of Comprehensive Therapy Center

A mother is searching for alternatives after the abrupt closure of a local center in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-12

13 ON YOUR SIDE

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Special surprise for woman headed to hospice care

Muskegon, MI · 08-11

13 ON YOUR SIDE

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How Medicaid changes could impact West Michigan patients

Michigan · 08-12

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Addiction Recovery Services in Montcalm County, MI

Montcalm County, Michigan, is home to a network of dedicated organizations and services committed to supporting individuals and families on the path to addiction recovery. Understanding the available options is the first step toward finding effective help. Quick answer: Addiction recovery services in Montcalm County, MI, encompass Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT),...

Montcalm County, MI · 08-09

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Grand Rapids' Comprehensive Therapy Center closes after 40 years due to financial struggles

The Comprehensive Therapy Center in Grand Rapids has ceased operations, according to spokesperson Mary Ann Sabo. In a statement, Sabo told WGVU, “For the past four decades, it has been our honor to provide specialized therapeutic and educational services for children, helping them walk, talk, learn and play. We have been supported in this work by incredible teams of employees, volunteers and donors who have embraced our mission to serve.”

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-10

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Four Trinity Health Michigan Hospitals Named "Best In Michigan"

Four Trinity Health Michigan hospitals have been named “Best 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...

Michigan · 08-08

WOOD TV8

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Comprehensive Therapy Center in Grand Rapids shuts down

A program that’s served children who have developmental disabilities for forty years has closed its doors.

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-07

Oxford Leader

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Oxford Fire Dept. receives two new ambulances

OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Fire Department received two new 2026 ambulances around 11 a.m. on July 28. The new ambulances, which have Ford F-550 chassis built by Road Rescue and were purchased through Emergency Vehicles Plus in Holland Michigan, will replace two 2015 ambulances driven 190,817 and 170,219 miles respectively, according to a township Facebook post.

Oxford Charter Township, MI · 08-05

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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...

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-04