Sue Thoms
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 her spare time, she writes fiction and has published four 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.
Posts from Sue Thoms
‘Feeling blessed that I’m here’
As a patient recovers from a life-threatening brain infection, a doctor reminds residents, 'West Nile virus is in our backyard.'
Doctors schooled in nutrition
Medical residents cook up lessons―and sample the results―in a new Culinary Medicine program.
An unexpected blessing
An artist balances the challenges of chemotherapy with the excitement of her first entry in ArtPrize.
De vuelta a casa con amor
El apoyo de amigos y extraños hace realidad su último deseo: Volver a Nicaragua.
‘You’re one in 1,000’
After suffering severe injuries in a car-deer accident, Linda Ball stages a recovery that impresses her family and medical team.
‘Be a Betty Ford’
The first lady’s daughter encourages women to make breast cancer detection and prevention a priority.
Going home, with love
Help from friends and strangers made Alfonso Guerra’s last wish come true: He returned to Nicaragua.
‘Wonder’ kid gets a new jaw
A 16-year-old boy has a new look and better function following pioneering facial reconstruction surgery.
‘Don’t wait to get help’
After seeking treatment for addiction during her pregnancy, a mom shares a message of hope and recovery.
Top 10 reasons to exercise 30 minutes today
Want to break out of your sedentary rut? Check out these tips from a preventive cardiologist.
Picture that!
The ArtPrize Mobile Workshop brings fun and creative activities to the kids at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
Infant formula: Mixing it right is crucial
Pediatric experts raise the alarm: The wrong powder-to-water ratio can lead to serious deficiencies in babies.
