All Stories

‘It’s just amazing how I’m feeling’

Struggling against the effects of a rare lung disease, Mary Heeren undergoes a lifesaving double lung transplant and heart bypass surgery.

Cook up a veggie powerhouse

Try these culinary medicine techniques to enhance the nutrients in your favorite vegetables.

Play it safe around pets

Keep these safety tips top of mind when handling household animals.

Patient Story

New stroke treatment option

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

Work out at home—for less

An active lifestyle doesn't have to break the bank. A few pieces of equipment can get the job done.

Patient Story

‘I love what I do’

Facing cancer a second time, a Muskegon hairstylist wanted a treatment that would help her get back to work quickly. Minimally invasive surgery made it possible.

The subtle signs of heart trouble

Women are often more likely to experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, or pain in the neck, shoulders and jaw.

Managing perimenopause

Years before menopause, these sneaky symptoms can be confusing.

Patient Story

The A-fib Unit

A national pickleball competitor and local coach bounces back with help from a cutting-edge surgery to treat atrial fibrillation.

8 tips for winter running

A sports medicine specialist offers training tips for chilly weather.

Patient Story

‘It was a hard journey’

Brenda Partee overcame her fears and underwent a stem cell transplant to treat cancer. “I feel better now than I have in four years,” she says.

Know the risks of indoor tanning

Tanning beds can emit up to 15 times the amount of UV radiation that you'd get from sun exposure.

Scheduled for a heart catheterization?

Here's what you should know before you go—and what to expect during your procedure.

Patient Story

Back to being a kid

Young cancer survivor gets back to living her best life.

The best test? ‘A well-done colonoscopy’

Evidence continues to support the call for most patients to begin colon cancer screening at age 45.

Hydrate for heart health

Drinking a proper amount of water each day can help keep your sodium levels in check—and your heart will thank you.

Fueling the front lines for 60 years—and counting

'If you keep working, you don’t realize the concept of age. You never miss a beat,' Butterworth Hospital chef Ollie Robinson, 84, says.

Arthritis in winter? Keep moving

Keep joints moving—and lubricated—to help keep pain at bay.

Patient Story

‘We are so blessed’

After Don Westhouse suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while water skiing, it took a team to bring about a remarkable recovery.

7 tips to help protect your health data

Enjoy the convenience of accessing health information online, while also taking steps to keep it as safe as possible.