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‘You got to feel for people who are on the front lines’

Community members create face masks and donate supplies to help those caring for patients during the global pandemic.

Health care heroes: ‘We are all in this together’

Life on the front lines of the pandemic: altruism, dedication and expertise shine.

A big sign of support for health care workers

East Grand Rapids neighbors rally to thank Spectrum Health team members along their daily commute.

Nursing classrooms transform into an annex hospital

A long-standing preparedness plan allows Spectrum Health to use a Grand Valley State University building as an off-site medical space, should the need arise.

Patient Story

COVID-19 window messages: ‘I miss you’

Through a window and whiteboard, patients share their love and insights with community and family members.

COVID-19 donations: ‘It gives me goosebumps’

Donations of masks, gowns, food and flowers pour in to help the health care workers on the front line.

Patient Story

Through the looking glass

The Vanden Berg family found a way around COVID-19 restrictions to share their newborn son with his siblings—holding him up to a hospital window while his sisters waved and blew kisses from the lawn below.

COVID-19: Young folks, we’re in it together

That's the message from health leaders and the older generation as we seek to flatten the curve and save lives.

COVID-19 drive-through: ‘It’s really a calm process’

In outdoor tents, health care professionals collect specimens for patients with appointments for testing.

COVID-19: Triage space open for screening

A tent extension of the emergency department is helping to screen those who have symptoms so medical workers are able to best serve the medical needs of the overall community.

Patient Story

‘A hometown hero’

Amway creates hand sanitizer for Spectrum Health—and donates it to help patients and health care workers.

COVID-19 hotline: What to know

Those in Michigan who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms are encouraged to call the free screening number, which helps patients and minimizes transmission risks.