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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.

‘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.

Patient Story

‘Thank you for taking incredible care of me’

Cora Healy, 1, fights through RSV like a superhero.

On war footing

As Michigan battles a record spike in COVID-19 infections, doctors drive home the importance of vaccines as a leading defense.

Cure your kids of the ‘I wants’

Use these 5 tips to manage your children’s expectations and protect them from the onslaught of holiday marketing.

Patient Story

‘We’re the colonoscopy couple’

Zeeland husband and wife double down on cancer prevention.

9 tips to navigate the holidays

COVID-19 continues to present challenges this season—but you can still enjoy the festivities with a few precautions top of mind.

Patient Story

‘Just a tiny little poke’

“You have to be brave,” a 5-year-old girl advises after she gets her COVID-19 vaccination.

The joy of rest

You need regular breaks in your workout routine so your body can heal, rebuild and grow stronger.

‘Into the wild blue yonder’

Aero Med team members draw on their military experience to offer safe and speedy lifesaving care.

Patient Story

A Halloween smash

The magic and mystery of Halloween filled the halls of Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

Patient Story

NICU babies celebrate halloween

The tiniest NICU babies dress up.