After spending more than two decades as a newspaper reporter, editorial writer and columnist, Beth Loechler Cranson entered the world of public and media relations in 2009. She is driven by a desire to tell compelling stories, whether she is writing them herself or helping media outlets secure information and interviews. Beth, who lives in Grand Rapids with her husband and two children, embraces all four seasons Michigan has to offer. She’s a downhill skier who also enjoys mountain and road biking.
A 21-year-old college student battles back from a stroke and returns to the hospital a year later to thank the team who saved her life.
Deep brain stimulation eases symptoms for a man battling Parkinson's disease.
Raised arms and smiles mix with a little pain as River Bank Run participants reach their finish line.
Leaders look beyond hospitals and doctors’ offices to improve the health of the community. And it starts with helping people succeed.
Elusive at first, signs of a successful bone marrow transplant emerge at last.
Bone marrow transplant brings tears of joy.
Food Club restores dignity for those who are food insecure.
Lilly gives thanks for a bone marrow donor as she prepares to receive the gift of life.
Ten-year-old girl aims to conquer aplastic anemia with a life-changing bone marrow transplant.
Spectrum Health hace equipo con Meijer para abrir la primera farmacia localizada en uno de sus hospitales.
Spectrum Health teams up with Meijer to open hospital-based pharmacy.
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