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Van Andel Institute to receive $5.4 million in federal support for medical research projects
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Van Andel Institute is set to receive $5,409,432 in federal support through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding, announced by Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI), will support a variety of medical research projects. “Van Andel Institute continues to make our state...
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Hospital adds next-generation robotic surgery technology
Holland Hospital has acquired and installed the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical system. The da Vinci 5 is the most advanced and integrated technology in the da Vinci portfolio, joining the ranks of the X, Xi, and SP systems. This versatile platform will be utilized across a range of minimally invasive specialties, including bariatric, general, gynecological, and urological.
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Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon Announces Construction of New Grand Haven Clinic
Grand Haven, MI — May 27, 2026 — Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon (OAM) is pleased to announce the start of construction on a new, state-of-the-art clinic in Grand Haven, located at 1309 Beacon Boulevard. This new facility will replace the current Grand Haven clinic at 1445 Sheldon Rd, Suite 200, allowing OAM to expand services and enhance patient access to comprehensive orthopaedic care. The current OAM + i’move physical therapy clinic at 921 S Beechtree will also be moving to the new Beacon location.
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Grand opening for MoTown Square assisted senior living development in G.R.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The grand opening for a 54-unit assisted senior living residence is taking place Wednesday in southeast Grand Rapids. The nonprofit housing corporation Linc Up, along with Orion Construction and MoTown Square Development, are hosting a community celebration at 240 Hall Street. It's open to the public and will include a ribbon cutting at 2:30 p.m., followed by tours and refreshments. MoTown Square is a four-story building featuring one-bedroom affordable housing apartments for seniors who are 55 and older.
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Pine Rest builds integrated model for youth behavioral health
Pine Rest’s new Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health in Grand Rapids represents a significant shift in how health systems can approach youth mental health by eliminating fragmentation and putting families at the center of care. In this Quick Take, Dr. Heide Rollings, medical director of the facility, outlines how the first-of-its-kind center in Michigan is designed to streamline access and improve outcomes for children and teens with complex behavioral health needs.
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Accessibility First: Mary Free Bed opens fifth West Michigan outpatient hub
Mary Free Bed - East Beltline Northeast is situated to improve access to specialized care for residents in the northeast Grand Rapids area, Rockford and surrounding communities. Occupational therapist Megan Jabin is the site lead. “We had a ton of need with patients living out in this area and then...
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72-year-old West Michigan woman graduates medical school, sets records beginning residency at 73
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — At 72, most people are starting to wind down in their lives. Not Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft. This summer, Zuidgeest-Craft will begin her residency at facilities around West Michigan after graduating from medical school. “I am totally setting records,” said Zuidgeest-Craft. “I will be the oldest ever...
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Hospice Care Eligibility and Timing: It’s More Than You May Think
Each month, we bring you an article from Emmanuel Hospice, which has been recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan and in the nation. The article below was written by Emmanuel Hospice. Hospice is often called in at the last minute, but...
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Trinity Health Grand Rapids plans nearly $23 million upgrade to Richard J. Lacks Sr. Cancer Center
The $22.7 million investment will modernize the facility which opened in 2005 to enhance patient care with new upgrades. Dr. Matt Biersack, President Trinity Health Grand Rapids, says the goal is a comprehensive cancer hub with all needed services under one roof. “Medical, surgical oncology, radiation therapy, infusion. We want...
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Dr. Iris Boettcher with LifeCircles PACE has been named 2026 Medical Director of the Year
Dr. Iris Boettcher with LifeCircles PACE has been named 2026 Medical Director of the Year. We talk to Dr. B. about this honor by the Foundation for Post Acute and Long Term Care Medicine. For a weekly dose of news right to your inbox, sign up for the WGVU newsletter.
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Three Bronson Healthcare hospitals named to Forbes Top Hospitals 2026
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital and Bronson LakeView Hospital have made the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026, a national ranking that recognizes hospitals for strong patient outcomes, quality care and overall value. Bronson Methodist and Bronson Battle Creek each received an overall five-star rating and five stars for...
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Focus West Michigan 5-7-26: Lacks Cancer Center Expanding
Trinity Health Grand Rapids is spending nearly $23 million upgrading the Richard J. Lacks S. Cancer Center, a federal grant is supporting local residents seeking affordable housing, a vacancy on the Grand Rapids City Commission may have to remain unfiled until after the November election, authorities in Kentwood are asking for help from the public following a fatal hit and run accident, Zeeland based clock manufacturer Howard Miller has been purchased after closing almost a year ago.