Big Rapids Hospital is an acute care hospital providing advanced birthing, rehabilitation, and inpatient and outpatient services, including cardiopulmonary services and rehab, emergency department, lab, imaging and surgical services. The hospital also includes Spectrum Health Big Rapids Physicians, a multispecialty practice.

Reed City Hospital offers a wide variety of services including cancer care, a Rehab and Nursing Center, outpatient services, family practice locations in Reed City, Tustin and Evart, diabetes education and more. We recently opened the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center bringing state-of-the-art technology together under one roof.

Posts for Big Rapids & Reed City Hospitals

Skip the bun?

There's no need to make carbs your enemy. Small changes can help keep your diet in check.

Patient Story

Cancer survivors Keith Jewett and dog Winna share joy with patients

Therapy dog and volunteer give back at Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center.

Patient Story

Living fully with lung disease

Asthma, COPD, cancer. Emily Seroka struggled for decades with lung problems—but the pulmonary rehabilitation program taught her how to breathe easier through it all.

Patient Story

New stroke treatment option

Physician removes Jerry Densmore's life-threatening brain blood clot in minutes with Zoom RDL device.

Patient Story

‘Stroke doesn’t discriminate by age’

A family member's ability to quickly recognize stroke symptoms led Chad Thompson, 39, to critical treatment when it mattered most.

Patient Story

‘We’re here for you’

United in their battle against breast cancer, two Reed City friends are sharing their stories with others to offer hope and inspiration.

‘Immense gratitude’

Luminaries honor the dedication and compassion of nurses.

Patient Story

‘I love you to pieces’

Life-like companion pets bring joy to nursing home residents.

Patient Story

‘She made it a lot of fun’

Big Rapids nurse entertains people after they get their COVID-19 vaccines.

Patient Story

‘I’m not going to die today’

A rapid response from multiple health teams helped a Michigan bow hunter survive a heart attack.

Patient Story

Zelda saves the day

In a classic Lassie-style move, Neil Tetzlaff’s Brittany spaniel sought help when her owner collapsed from cardiac arrest.

‘A light at the end of the tunnel’

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic sees a steady stream of Spectrum Health medical team members.