The health system successfully completed the state’s first implant of a device that helps treat urge urinary incontinence.

The nonprofit offers free play therapy sessions, community-based workshops, school partnerships, camps, and special events to support children facing trauma, grief, behavioral challenges, and other emotional hurdles.

46 jobs on the 2026 list were not included on last year’s list, reflecting evolving employer needs and emerging opportunities.

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.

The first participant to find the hidden token at each mystery park will win $250.

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.