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Big catch, even bigger smiles

A group of children's hospital patients spent the morning charter fishing on Lake Michigan.

‘Giving back to our country’

Spectrum Health employees value their military service.

Five decades of medicine

Approaching retirement, Dr. George Pusczak reflects on a lengthy career.

‘A light at the end of the tunnel’

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

‘It was almost divine timing’

Coles family ‘bonus baby’ brings joy.

Big opportunities for local care

Dr. Thomas Wright “cross-pollinates” the talents at both Big Rapids and Reed City hospitals and helps train the next generation of physician leaders.

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‘I’ve got to keep going’

With a love of hobos and an aversion to technology, Claud Wolff seemed the least likely guy to find solace in the high-tech Spectrum Health app.

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‘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.

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From the flu to 50 days in the ICU

After seven years, lung failure patient asks her doctors, “Am I still the sickest patient you ever had that lived?”

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‘It got me pretty good’

Four days after a major stroke, a smokehouse owner returns to work.

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‘The biggest thing was staying positive’

After overcoming Burkitt lymphoma, Scott Vander Sloot aims to make his wish for a sports communications career come true.

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‘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.