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.
From joy and sorrow, from love and loss comes the long-awaited addition of healthy triplets.
Twelve-year-old Skylar Darga battles cystic fibrosis and embraces life with gusto.
After her brother dies of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a woman ponders whether to get genetic testing.
A transgender person undergoes surgery so his outer appearance matches his inner sense of self.
Nearly 4,300 people took part in the annual St. Patrick's Day race to raise awareness about colorectal cancer.
Preventive and interventional cardiologists provide suggestions for how to take it easy on your ticker.
She's a survivor: Lily-Mae Morrison, the “Tiny Dancer” from Ireland, completes a clinical trial.
When Lester Cramer developed a blockage in his carotid artery, his surgeons used a new technique shown to reduce risk of strokes.
Parents of children with rare genetic diseases celebrate their daughters' unique gifts.
A 3-D model helps a 10-year-old boy understand his unique anatomy. And it helps his doctors plan his treatment.
Mia Chambers, 6, travels far from home for medical care, all in hopes of keeping her cancer in remission.
One-year-old Isaac arrives from Honduras for medical care and wins over his caregiving team.
