Taylor Ballek is a multimedia visual storyteller for the Health Beat team. Born in Winfield, Illinois, she went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from Central Michigan University in 2015. Her love for storytelling continues to grow with every person she has the privilege to meet through her journey of photojournalism. In her spare time she enjoys hammocking near Lake Michigan, rollerblading, collecting antique clocks, trying new restaurants and traveling to new cities.
Cleft and craniofacial patients spend a magical afternoon together at the zoo.
Patients and family enjoy an evening of art at the Children's Healing Center.
16 American Ninja Warriors flip into children's hospital to cheer kids.
A boatload of toys motored up to Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital to brighten patients' days.
The Bottomless Toy Chest makes a special delivery to children in the hospital.
Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital hosts its first staff talent show.
Children's hospital patients' days brightened with a Caped Crusader visit.
Kids score big with a visit from Harlem Globetrotters' Briana "Hoops" Green.
Helen DeVos makes a special visit to the annual Christmas party at the children's hospital.
A cystic fibrosis patient's wish to meet his favorite band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, to come true.
Santa visits children's hospital patients to share the cheer of Christmas.
A cancer survivor helps organize an epic toy drive for the children's hospital.
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