Author:

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 addition to medical features, she writes fiction and has published six 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

Prebiotics: First step in gut health

Combined with probiotics, they can help us fight disease and improve physical and mental health.

Patient Story

10-year survivor on to new adventures

A decade after facing pancreatic cancer, Karyn Wolschleger celebrates life at home and away.

Patient Story

Dad’s gift to daughter: A new kidney

"I would do it a thousand times over,” he says.

Patient Story

‘My life is a gift’

Judy Wekenman has taken a walk every day for 50 years—and she has no plans of slowing down.

8 tips for winter running

A sports medicine specialist offers training tips for chilly weather.

Arthritis in winter? Keep moving

Keep joints moving—and lubricated—to help keep pain at bay.

Patient Story

‘We are so blessed’

After Don Westhouse suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while water skiing, it took a team to bring about a remarkable recovery.

5 ways to get ski-ready

Strengthening your core and leg muscles can help improve maneuverability and posture.

Patient Story

‘This is a love story’

Kay and Ken Huddleston face Alzheimer’s—and still make time for date night.

The sports itch

Detection, prevention and treatment can help young athletes keep skin infections in check.

Fall into fitness

Cooler weather and new routines make autumn a great time for a healthy new beginning.

Reap the benefits of tomatoes

The harvest bounty offers a wonderful opportunity to boost your nutrition with some creative dishes.