Planning for a safe COVID-era holiday
Medical experts urge caution regarding traditional festivities, but offer fun alternatives.
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- November 11, 2020
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Alyssa Allen
Alyssa Allen has worked in the communications industry for 20 years, starting as a newspaper reporter and then moving into marketing and public relations. Now, as a writer and editor, she loves to tell stories about interesting people and ideas. You might spot her around Grand Rapids with her husband and two children. They are hard to miss since they all have red hair. When she’s not keeping up with her kids, she enjoys reading, walking around her neighborhood and exploring West Michigan.
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Patient Story
‘I will make this work’
Nothing can keep Bill Little down—not even severe burns that claimed much of his right hand.
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- October 31, 2020
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Patient Story
A ‘simply jaw-dropping’ injury
Extensive surgery following a terrible crash has given nursing student Ryan Brown a unique perspective on the patient experience.
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- October 14, 2020
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An outside-the-box Halloween
With a little creativity and advance planning, there's plenty of spooky fun to be had.
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- October 6, 2020
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Patient Story
NICU newborns take center stage
New video technology lets families stay connected with their babies—anytime, anywhere.
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- September 25, 2020
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‘Let’s go play’
Remember to work in vigorous physicial activity daily for kiddos.
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- September 20, 2020
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Think you might have a food addiction?
There’s help available to conquer cravings—once and for all.
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- September 6, 2020
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How to help an ailing friend
Don't know what to say, or what to do? Experts suggest 6 ways we can assist an ill loved one.
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- August 19, 2020
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Patient Story
‘It was opened for my little guy’
Five years after becoming one of the first patients in a new small baby unit, a Michigan kiddo is thriving.
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- August 6, 2020
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Sweet or tart, cherries are the bomb
A dietitian shares 6 surprising health reasons why you should eat this magical fruit.
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- July 9, 2020
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What’s making you snore?
A sleep doctor identifies possible causes and remedies to help you get the Zzz's you need.
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- July 8, 2020
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