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He is widely recognized for advancing theranostics and precision medicine and for his contributions as a scientist, researcher, and educator.
The scholarships provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers across a variety of healthcare-related fields.
A new conference focused on transforming the healthcare system through innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable models will take place in downtown Grand Rapids.
The planned change in operational control is designed to preserve and strengthen program’s mission, services, and legacy.
The unit is now one of four non-dedicated ICUs in the state to receive this recognition.
He is the first orthopedic surgeon in West Michigan to be certified in Mako SmartRobotics™ for both partial and total knee replacement.
The colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths in the U.S. each year.
Plans for the agreement were officially announced in July 2025 and were completed on January 1, 2026.
The grants will help train, develop and retain more than 2,968 workers, including 880 new hires, 778 apprentices, and 1,310 incumbent workers.
The initiative is a new model for community health and safety and is the first of its kind in West Michigan.
They join two other standout athletes from across the state in receiving this year’s honors.
The Intergenerational Living Initiative is the culmination of more than two years of research and collaborative development between the Dementia Institute and MSU College of Human Medicine.
Once complete, the center will feature eight operating rooms, two procedure rooms, orthopaedic urgent care, clinic space, and occupational therapy.
Local patients no longer need to travel out of town for this specialized treatment.
Their visits are more than just a pleasant distraction; they are a vital form of emotional therapy and bring a bit of normalcy to the patients receiving care.
Each hospital offers comprehensive veterinary services, including urgent and preventive care, in facilities designed to reduce stress for both pets and pet parents.
The partnership includes three locations.
The postpartum care model unites medical providers, social workers, dieticians, lactation consultants, doulas, community health workers and others to support families throughout the entire postpartum journey.
The Richard J. Lacks Sr. Cancer Center in Grand Rapids is the first in Michigan to offer a groundbreaking treatment option for cancer patients.
The housing complex will ease the housing burden for resident and fellow physicians, helping them feel supported as they begin their careers and encouraging them to stay and practice in Michigan.
The new, 63,000-square-foot health care center will give West Michigan patients world-class care close to home with enhanced services.
The funding was secured through the West Michigan Perinatal Quality Collaborative, one of 10 regional collaboratives in Michigan focused on improving perinatal health.
The Workplace Wellbeing Summit aims to help employers create tailored mental health and suicide prevention solutions, promote a healthier, more productive workforce, reduce workplace stress and the risk of mental health emergencies, and mitigate the impact of suicide, overdose, and addiction in the workplace.
Essential Service Awards categories include administrative/office worker, cleaning/housekeeping/groundskeeping, childcare, food service, government, health care/elder care, hospitality, nonprofit, retail, skilled labor and transportation.
The expansion into Barry County will not only strengthen emergency medical services in the area but also provide new opportunities for local EMTs and paramedics, enhancing both their professional development and the service provided to the community.
The 5K and 1.5-mile run/walk event has raised nearly $383,500 for the hospital's School Nurse Program, which provides vital medical support to students throughout Lakeshore communities.
The promotion is created to inspire parents to have a conversation about substance abuse prevention with their child.
The event is part of a year-round effort to raise funds and promote lifesaving CPR education throughout West Michigan.
The first participant to find the hidden token at each mystery park will win $250.