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.
Two sisters, 100 and 85, recall past health crises and celebrate their second COVID-19 vaccinations.
2.5k With a variety of attachments, the TytoCare device allows providers to examine a patient’s heart rate, ears, throat and lungs during a video visit.
107 Patients at high risk for developing severe illness turn to a new type of treatment at an outpatient clinic.
446 The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic opens at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids.
1.3k At a community clinic at the Wyoming Senior Center, 250 residents receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
200 At a clinic at New Hope Baptist Church, 250 people received COVID-19 vaccinations.
585 When an 80-year-old retired teacher got her COVID-19 vaccine, her granddaughter delivered the shot.
0 Health care providers take on new roles as they find ways to assist during the COVID-19 pandemic.
13 Community COVID-19 vaccine clinics brought peace, joy and excitement to those 65 and older who rolled up their sleeves for the first round of vaccinations.
5.0k Health care team members receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.
247 A baby girl arrives a few days early to claim the title of first baby of the new year at Spectrum Health.
358 The top baby names of 2020 include many longtime favorites.
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