A HealthBeat Special Series

Inspire

Spectrum Health makes it easy and fulfilling for people to achieve their best health.

Patient Story

‘Just straight-up shock’

When a leukemia diagnosis interrupted Alex McCready's teen years, he worked hard to "keep it positive."

Patient Story

One mom, one son, two cancers

Elizabeth and Grant Pratt battle cancer, together, as a family.

Patient Story

Three hearts beat as one

Heartbeat recording creates keepsake for cancer patient and her family.

Patient Story

Super nurses for superhero kids

School children get a boost of caring through unique partnership.

Patient Story

In sickness, and in health…

Sally and Greg Brown have shared 33 years of marriage. Now, they share cancer.

Patient Story

‘It makes me proud’

Fifteen artists who suffered traumatic brain injuries showcase their artwork.

Patient Story

‘Persevering with hope’

With two bone marrow transplants behind her, 9-year-old Lily Goodwin fights for her future.

Patient Story

Butterflies soar for ArtPrize

Project brings hope and healing to cancer patients.

Patient Story

An unexpected blessing

An artist balances the challenges of chemotherapy with the excitement of her first entry in ArtPrize.

Patient Story

‘How God’s plan works’

Diagnosed twice with cancer, Madison Pflug has two transplants and prevails with a deeper faith and appreciation for each day.

Patient Story

A silver lining

Heart transplant recipient and competitive swimmer Fred Nelis makes a formidable showing on the world stage in Spain.

Patient Story

‘He’s our little Superman’

Enduring six surgeries amid the most serious form of spina bifida, 16-month-old Jeremiah Nelson continues to defy the odds.