John Norton spent more than 30 years in the newspaper business, starting as a cub reporter for the Greenville Daily News and he recently retired from the industry as publisher of the Pioneer Group in Big Rapids. Now beginning an encore career as a communications specialist for Spectrum Health, he enjoys golfing, fishing, auction sales and spending time chasing his two young grandsons.
When cancer claimed her husband, Courtney Appel found solace in becoming a patient advocate.
Though they live under the shadow of Huntington's disease, the Shurlow family runs toward a hopeful future.
Communities light up the night and warm hearts of health care workers.
Nurses give and receive support in providing frontline care while sharing messages of hope and gratitude.
Spectrum Health gets additional COVID-19 testing capability so its labs can provide real-time results.
A knee injury on his daughter’s wedding day couldn’t stop Gary Bustance from walking her down the aisle.
A Greenville youth takes an unexpected Type 1 diabetes diagnosis in stride.
Mike Dekker delivers holiday cheer on Christmas Eve at Spectrum Health United Hospital.
Spectrum Health employees value their military service.
Two Aero Med teams come together to Build-A-Bike for area children.
Young bride and mother, Cassie England, resolves to beat cancer.
After a Greenville couple beats cancer, they share a transformative art experience with fellow patients.
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