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.
Through the rigors of leukemia treatment, music therapy helped 14-year-old Nora discover a gift for music and song writing.
Two women crafted 130 costumes so any parent who wanted to celebrate Halloween could choose an outfit for their little one.
Mientras que lamenta la muerte de su padre por la COVID-19, una hija comparte sus historias con la esperanza de ayudar a otros a permanecer a salvo.
As the number of cases and hospitalizations rise, infectious disease specialists offer advice on ways to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
A teen gets a new chin—to match his new jaw—with a breakthrough surgical technique.
A vaccine today boosts your odds of staying healthy in the chilly months ahead.
Health care providers rely on teamwork, skills and compassion as they treat and comfort patients with COVID-19.
While mourning her father's death from COVID-19, a daughter shares their story in hopes of helping others stay safe.
With great determination—and with the gift of new lungs—John McKay begins a new life with his wife and family.
After an extremely complicated pregnancy, Mallory Hoeve delivered a healthy baby girl. “We know how blessed we are,” she says.
Acacia shared her high school graduation ceremony with two special guests—a doctor and dietitian who helped her through kidney disease and a transplant.
Racism takes a toll, physical and emotional, on Black health care professionals. Addressing it could have far-reaching benefits, improving the overall health of the community.
