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 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.

Posts from Sue Thoms

General Health & Wellness

Want to hike a mountain? Do a biking tour? Visualize your goals, then put a plan in writing of how you'll achieve that dream. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

10 exercise tips from a pro

Here are ways to make your fitness commitment last all year.

By: Sue Thoms
July 26, 2018
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Community

‘A true health care visionary’

Tina Freese Decker, chosen as the next president and CEO of Spectrum Health, brings to the role a passion for health care and extensive experience in operations and strategy.

By: Sue Thoms
July 17, 2018
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Programa Puente

“Una auténtica visionaria en la atención a la salud”

Tina Freese Decker, nombrada presidente y CEO de Spectrum Health, aporta a esta función pasión por la atención a la salud y amplia experiencia en la gestión operativa y estratégica.

By: Sue Thoms
July 16, 2018
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Research & Technology

Patient Story

A closer look at a complex heart

Pediatric cardiologists use 3D viewing technology to plan how to re-route and replace a teenager’s blood vessel.

By: Sue Thoms
July 9, 2018
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Men's Health

Patient Story

‘A good moment’

A father in hospice care spends an evening at a Whitecaps game with his sons: "Just being with the kids is the main thing."

By: Sue Thoms
June 29, 2018
3

Pregnancy & Childbirth

Patient Story

Miracle Markle is ‘our hero’

Born at 22 weeks and four days gestation, little Noah is the youngest born survivor to graduate from the NICU.

By: Sue Thoms
June 25, 2018
3

Cardiovascular Care

Patient Story

‘God was looking out for me’

“It’s a miracle,” says Jack Hofstra, 92, after he got a new heart valve through a minimally invasive procedure.

By: Sue Thoms
June 20, 2018
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General Health & Wellness

Get ready for another stretch of potentially dangerous heat

Young athletes and construction workers―new to the job or in their first days of practice―are especially at risk of heat-related illness. Here are top tips to stay safe and cool.