Author:

Rick Jensen

Rick Jensen enjoys tapping into his creative writing skills to share the stories of Spectrum Health and its patients with the world. Prior to joining the Health Beat team full time, he worked on the PR team at Spectrum Health promoting Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the Spectrum Health Cancer Center as well as other initiatives and programs. He comes to the role with years of communications experience, working in the past as a communications manager at Davenport University and then in PR for Seyferth and Frederik Meijer Gardens.

Rick is an avid social media addict who enjoys cooking and summers in Michigan with his partner, Eric, their dog, Walter, 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 and leads PR efforts for Festival of the Arts in downtown Grand Rapids. Rick has been honored by the Grand Rapids Business Journal as a 40 under Forty honoree and was also awarded PR Professional of the Year from West Michigan PRSA. A few noteworthy stories he is responsible for landing include these: Today Show Online, Inside Edition, Parent’s Magazine, People Magazine, Detroit Free Press and Michigan Radio.

Posts from Rick Jensen

Patient Story

Hope on the horizon

Gender-affirming top surgery changes one patient’s outlook on life.

Patient Story

Corewell Health’s 300th transgender top surgery

Surgery changes adult nonbinary patient’s outlook on self and life.

Patient Story

A bell rings, and she’s cancer free

Young girl celebrates the end of a long journey with cancer.

‘Ask before you approach’

An expert's top tips to help you and your little ones stay safe when you encounter an unfamiliar dog.

Patient Story

Chasing the sunrise

Family overcomes obstacles of living with a rare condition called Au-Kline syndrome.

Amway River Bank Run attracts thousands to downtown Grand Rapids

Corewell Health is the official race health partner and medical provider.

When celiac attacks

Dietitian tips to avoid gluten and manage celiac disease.

National Nurses Week celebrates healthcare heroes

Corewell Health nurses reflect on their greatest joys.

Patient Story

107 years young

Hospice patient shares the secret to living a long and happy life.

Patient Story

The night shift

K9 team works around the clock to protect the hospital, patients and team members.

Paddling down the river safely

How to stay safe on your spring river run when waters flow cold and high.

Patient Story

A visit from a princess and a fairy

Tinkerbell and Anna spread smiles at an enchanted visit to the children's hospital.