His story could be a Hollywood double for the movie, "Wonder." Like the main character in that film, he has overcome the odds and found his place in public school.
For best success, increase the length and the intensity of your workouts at a slow, steady pace.
Eat ‘mindfully’ and connect with your inner self in a meaningful way.
The house and garden varieties tend to be fairly basic—lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions—and good bets if you're watching your weight or calorie intake.
Don't risk your health by playing 'culinary Russian roulette' this summer.
Take care when air quality gets dodgy, particularly on hot summer days.
Charlie, a miniature therapy horse, visited his favorite neigh-bors in Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
An on-demand nursing service sends help to West Michigan patients when they need it most.
If melanoma is caught before it spreads to the lymph nodes, the survival rate is 99 percent.
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Betsy Koop spent the final three months of her multiple birth pregnancy living inside Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Levi, with his new superhero mask, high-fives his hero, Spider-Man, during a play date at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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The couple was celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary with a getaway trip to Grand Rapids. They had tickets to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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This heart model was made using the new 3-D printer at the Congenital Heart Center at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Mallory Hersman has two daughters, Alsae and Renner. Both have rare genetic conditions. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Sunshine, a 13-year-old golden retriever, visits 2-year-old Zoe Vulgaris. Zoe can't have pets in her room so Sunshine put his paw to the glass of her door while Zoe put her hand up on the other side. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Carol remembers that at first, Isaac was unable to sit up by himself. He moved around with a low, scooting crawl. His right eye was cloudy. He made few noises and didn't seem to hear well. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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They share time, joy and talents. They help visitors find their way along unfamiliar hallways, sooth newborn babies, and offer cheer to diffuse worries. We salute our more than 2,300 volunteers with this special Health Beat series.
Did you know eating a Mediterranean diet could prevent or even reverse metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors for heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes?
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.
