Sue Thoms is a writer and storyteller who joined Health Beat after a 30-year career at The Grand Rapids Press. She loves writing stories that shine a light on the resilience and beauty of the human spirit. In addition to medical features, she writes fiction and has published seven picture books for children. Michigan born and raised, Sue enjoys exploring the state with her family―especially the lakes, sand dunes and ski hills. Contact her at susan.thoms@spectrumhealth.org.
With great determination—and with the gift of new lungs—John McKay begins a new life with his wife and family.
After an extremely complicated pregnancy, Mallory Hoeve delivered a healthy baby girl. “We know how blessed we are,” she says.
Acacia shared her high school graduation ceremony with two special guests—a doctor and dietitian who helped her through kidney disease and a transplant.
Dawn Dipzinski counts her blessings after surviving a life-threatening, heart-stopping emergency.
Racism takes a toll, physical and emotional, on Black health care professionals. Addressing it could have far-reaching benefits, improving the overall health of the community.
El racismo tiene un costo, físico y emocional, en los profesionales de la salud afrodescendientes. Combatirlo podría tener beneficios de largo alcance, mejorando la salud general de la comunidad.
Those with cardiovascular disease should continue to be careful about avoiding the virus because they are at high risk for complications.
COVID-19 takes a heavy toll on Black and Latino communities in West Michigan, reflecting longstanding systemic health and social inequities.
Be aware of heat-related illness and follow these top tips for handling this recent blast of high temps.
When a spot showed up on David Kidder’s lung X-ray, he turned to a minimally invasive approach for his biopsy and surgery.
A neuropsychologist advises patience and empathy with loved ones. And be kind to yourself.
Alma Gilleo has seen a century of change, but she’s not focused on the past. She still has big plans for the future.
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