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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.
With Molly and Grace
Childhood cancer blinded Grace Schmid in one eye, but a wise mother has been there to guide her every step of the way.
Keeping the faith
Chaplains help patients and families journey through beautiful beginnings, hopeful healing and peaceful endings.
Endurance race takes on barriers to health, recreation
More than 150 fitness fans—one-third from Gerber Memorial—lift logs, hike muddy hills and push physical limits to highlight wellness.
Dr. Abraham Verghese on healing and empathy
The acclaimed physician and author speaks about the rituals and sacredness of doctor-patient relationships.
‘I feel called to give back’
Touched by mission work in Haiti, physician assistant Kristin Dykstra plans to return for another week―with a team of volunteers.
‘You are the true heroes’
Former and current patients and their families join caregivers to show respect to those fighting childhood cancer.
Programa Puente finds home in the heart of local Latino community
Spectrum Health Healthier Communities looks to the future.
NICU event reunites tiny fighters
More than 1,000 people enjoyed an afternoon filled with memories and joy.
An afternoon of bright smiles
Past and present cleft palate and craniofacial surgery patients spent a fun-filled afternoon connecting with each other.
New Rehab and Nursing Center: It’s ‘fabulous’
The Patient and Family Advisory Council, which includes former patients, gets a sneak peek at the new building.
No doctor? No appointment? No problem.
Convenient Care Walk-In Clinic increases access to health care in the Ludington area.
