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Navigating the health care landscape can be daunting. Our experts share their insights—and their views—on today’s most pressing health care topics, from advanced-care planning to the cost of health care—and what you need to know about those hospital quality rankings.

Patient Story

‘The sky’s the limit’

Lauren Vegter doesn’t just live with lupus—she soars.

Patient Story

‘Exactly what I wanted’

A baby boy arrives a week early to claim the title of first baby of the new year.

New hope, new help for addiction

As drug and alcohol abuse rates soar, treatment options expand.

Top stories of 2021

Find inspiration in these stories of hope and resilience.

Patient Story

‘It has lifted many spirits’

Premature babies dress up in ugly sweaters to celebrate the holidays.

Snowshoeing or cross-country skiing? Safety first

Know what to expect well before you head out into snowy weather.

Don’t let COVID-19 cloud the holidays

A psychologist shares her top suggestions for how to make celebrations special while still being safe.

‘So precious’

Top baby names of 2021 are both traditional and regal.

Plan a festive, COVID-safe holiday

Avoid the stress by adding these important details to your season's to-do list.

Glimmers of hope

Spectrum Health has successfully treated more than 10,000 patients battling COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Experts urge precautions.

‘Bringing a little bit of joy’

Toy Express delivers more than 500 new toys to children staying at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

Babes in toyland? Play it safe

Your tiny tots have their eyes all aglow. Make sure this upcoming holiday season’s hot toys won’t backfire in their hands.