John Barnes is an award-winning journalist. He worked for 33 years at The Grand Rapids Press and MLive.com. He now writes for Spectrum Health Beat, The Detroit News and other publications. Recent awards include top honors for feature writing, coverage of justice issues, investigative reporting, enterprise writing, public service and editorial writing. The Grand Rapids-area native has four children and enjoys camping, fishing and downhill skiing.
Childhood cancer blinded Grace Schmid in one eye, but a wise mother has been there to guide her every step of the way.
Physical therapists harness the power of cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients overcome back pain.
Stroke victims meet better outcomes when they quickly undergo clot-removal procedure using Solitaire device.
Deep brain stimulation is the answer to 63-year-old's struggle.
A life-threatening infection was Larry Thomas' turning point, his rock bottom. Geralyn Merkey was there to meet him.
'They are amazed at how well I’m doing,' Linda Kazemier says.
'I had to walk away,' Mike Gruszka says. 'How can I ask them to give 100 percent when I can’t?'
“He is like a stunted flower,” baby Scott Phillip's dad says, “but as soon as he catches up …”
