‘You’ve got a friend in me’
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Forky delight the crowd at the 28th annual holiday play.
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- December 5, 2019
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Author:
Rick Jensen
Rick Jensen has worked on the PR Team at Spectrum Health for five years. He is responsible for promotion of Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Continuing Care service lines. Prior to working at Spectrum Health, he was Communications Manager at Davenport University. He also worked for Seyferth PR and Frederik Meijer Gardens in similar PR-related capacities. He is an avid social media addict who enjoys cooking and summers in Michigan with his partner and two cats.
Rick holds a master’s degree in management from Davenport University and a bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University in Advertising and Public Relations. He is past president for the West Michigan chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and leads PR efforts for Festival of the Arts in downtown Grand Rapids in his spare time. Rick was honored by the Grand Rapids Business Journal in 2016 as a 40 under Forty honoree – a list of up and coming local business professionals under the age of 40 – and was also awarded PR Professional of the Year in 2017 from West Michigan PRSA. A few noteworthy stories he is responsible for have landed in the Today Show Online, Inside Edition, Parent’s Magazine, People Magazine, Detroit Free Press, Michigan Radio, and more.
Posts from Rick Jensen
Patient Story
‘Nothing will stop me’
Little Zinnia DeMaria has defied the odds since Day 1. Now the 7-year-old is in 'turbo mode' after 22 surgeries and months in the hospital.
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- December 2, 2019
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9 tips to a gluten-free Thanksgiving
There's a whole lot of natural goodness to be had in plant-based whole foods.
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- November 10, 2019
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Is meatless meat good for you?
The latest food craze looks, tastes and feels like real meat—but at day's end, it's still a processed food.
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- November 5, 2019
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Think you have the flu?
There's a time for bed rest and a time to see the doctor. And then there's a time to head to the ER.
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- October 16, 2019
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7 tips to avoid playground injuries
Keep your kids safe by following these helpful suggestions from an expert and mom who knows.
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- August 4, 2019
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Debunking men’s myths
If you’re a guy, you probably have some theories about testosterone, erectile dysfunction and the like. Now’s your chance to test them.
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- July 5, 2019
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Patient Story
A graduation to remember
When a rare condition forced Komonte Hassel to miss his high school graduation, a children's hospital teamed with his school to deliver a personalized ceremony.
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- May 24, 2019
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‘Jumping rope makes exercise fun’
Jump Jam encourages healthy, active lifestyles for area students.
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- April 20, 2019
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Patient Story
A party full of love
Volunteers throw a special party for kids spending time in the hospital on Valentine’s Day.
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- February 14, 2019
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Patient Story
A melody for recovery
At age 17, Shawn Wieland suffered a traumatic brain injury in a winter car crash. Twenty years later, he's back to walking and playing guitar.
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- December 17, 2018
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Patient Story
Incredible superheroes save Santa
Kids roar with excitement as their doctors, nurses and caregivers take to the stage in dance and song.
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- November 29, 2018
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