‘A brand-new life’

When a spot showed up on David Kidder’s lung X-ray, he turned to a minimally invasive approach for his biopsy and surgery.

June 26, 2020

By: Sue Thoms

‘Live with a positive mindset’

‘There are no safe fireworks’

Digestive Health & Disorders

Patient Story

‘My life is different’

Small goals and self-compassion deliver big results.

By: Dalin Clark
July 1, 2020
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General Health & Wellness

Keep your cool in dangerous heat

Be aware of heat-related illness and follow these top tips for handling this recent blast of high temps.

By: Sue Thoms
July 1, 2020
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Children's Health

Stay safe on the water with these practical tips aimed at keeping you and yours healthy, happy and well this summer. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Stay water safe

Great Lakes states are wonderful places to live during the summer months, but a reality check on water safety may be in order.

By: Health Beat staff
June 30, 2020
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Cancer Care

Patient Story

‘The place I needed to be’

When cancer claimed her husband, Courtney Appel found solace in becoming a patient advocate.

By: John Norton
June 30, 2020
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General Health & Wellness

Hammock safety 101

An injury prevention nurse shares her top tips for making sure your relaxation time is safe.

By: Beth Loechler Cranson
June 30, 2020
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Childbirth World

Rise of the techie toddler

You might be tempted to give your little one unfettered access to electronics—but pediatricians say that might be a mistake.

By: Samantha Kauffman
June 30, 2020
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Diet & Nutrition

Quick dishes for crazy nights

Nine meals, table-ready in a New York minute.

By: Jessica Corwin
June 29, 2020
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Women's Health

Patient Story

‘Like the fog has been lifted’

Menopause wreaked all manner of havoc on Chris Burns for 10 years. With help from a specialist, she found the relief she needed.

By: Marie Havenga
June 24, 2020
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Childbirth World

Don’t settle for pregnancy pains

A physical therapist trained in pelvic health can help moms overcome the pains and strains of growing a little person.

By: Samantha Kauffman
June 23, 2020
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‘This is amazing’

From left, Paisley, Evelyn and Hazel Gray, 3-week-old triplets, are an adorable strawberry patch snuggled together in the NICU at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)

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Brave like a bear

Bryar Johnston, 2, has fought acute myeloid leukemia, a rare form of bone marrow cancer, since he was 6 months old. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)

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‘You need to stay happy’

"We've never been shy about talking about her medical stuff with her," Hope's mom, Kara, said. "It is part of her life. She's always going to have to talk about it." (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)

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One family, two miracles

David Spaulding meets his great-great-grandson Grayson David Fandrich. As Grayson entered the world, David was fighting to survive a near-fatal heart attack. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)

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A graduation to remember

Komonte Hassel, 17, a senior at University Prep Academy, felt devastated when he realized he would miss his high school graduation because of a rare disease that confined him to his hospital bed. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)

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‘They only gave me 6 to 9 months’

Tricia Johnson thought her stomach pain was probably caused by stress, or exercise, or maybe her gall bladder. "Pancreatic cancer" were the words that spilled from her telephone. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)

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‘No day is a given’

Chelsea Boet, a doctor and mom of two, is battling colon cancer with a powerful social network, humor and plenty of snuggles. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)

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‘You put your heart and soul into it’

The ICU team draws on support from each other and the community as they care for patients with COVID-19.

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May 15, 2020

Special Series

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Life for Lilly

The special package, flown in express from Europe, is a ‘bag of life’ for Lilly who’s undergoing a bone marrow transplant thanks to a stranger’s heartfelt donation. In this special Health Beat series, Lilly takes us through her journey as a way of promoting the gift of life.

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Humans of Spectrum Health

Who are the people behind the lab coats, scrubs and name badges? What experiences have made them who they are today? This series shows the human side of the caregivers who are proud to call Spectrum Health their work home.

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