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'Medical innovation' building downtown takes next step

WEBA university’s plan for a new 200,000-square-foot facility downtown is moving forward. Michigan State University signed a long-term ground lease on June 6 with …

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Medical supplier acquires hospital bed maker

WEBA medical device supplier has acquired a maker of low-height hospital beds. Kalamazoo-based Stryker Corporation said yesterday that it has entered into an "asset …

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Health system hires doctor to expand endocrinology program

WEBA health system in the region has hired a new doctor to expand its treatment of diabetes, thyroid diseases and other glandular conditions. Endocrinologist Dr. Olesya …

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Hospital makes design changes with patients in mind

WEB(As seen on WZZM TV 13) With the completion of Phase 2 of its $66.4-million expansion project, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital became the fifth-largest …

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State names chief medical executive

WEBLANSING — The former director of Detroit's health department is Michigan's new chief medical executive. The appointment of Dr. Joneigh Khaldun was announced …

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Heart 2 Heart assesses risk

WEBAn event emphasizing prevention and management of heart failure will take place Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Mercy Health is hosting its first Heart 2 Heart event on …

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College constructing $37.5M building along Medical Mile

WEBA local college has broken ground on a health care campus along Medical Mile and selected the namesake for the building — a prominent business leader and the …

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Mary Free Bed partnering on $40.7M hospital

WEBMary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and a Michigan health system are planning to build a new hospital. Grand Rapids-based Mary Free Bed and partner …

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Medical firm launches $10M venture capital fund

WEBA medical device developer has created a $10-million venture capital fund to support early stage health care companies. Holland-based Genesis Innovation Group …

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Michigan requires testing, finds nearly 2K nursing home deaths

WEBLANSING — Michigan's health department on Monday mandated coronavirus testing of all nursing home residents and staff after reporting the deaths of nearly 2,000 residents - …

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Hospitals partner on $7M unit

WEBA hospital is extending its reach in the state by partnering with a health care system to construct a $7-million unit with 40 private inpatient rooms. Construction on the …

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Hospital foundation hosts gala downtown

WEBA hospital foundation is hosting a gala downtown this week in support of lifesaving programs. The Metro Health Hospital Foundation will produce the VITALity | …

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Medical company opens opioid treatment center

WEBA national medical company has unveiled a new opioid treatment center in a Grand Rapids suburb. MedMark Treatment Centers Kentwood, a BayMark Health …

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College hosting DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy

WEBWednesday is the last day to register for a discussion downtown on medical ethics. The bi-annual DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy, covering the “Ethics of Access to …

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Healthy Michigan is good for Kent County

WEBAs a family medicine doctor in Belmont, it’s part of my practice to see families on a routine basis for yearly physicals. Even though we call these office visits …

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Firm sells Medical Mile building for $43.5M

WEBA local medical office building has been sold for $43.5 million. The Women’s Health Center of West Michigan in Grand Rapids, at 555 Mid Towne St., was sold, …

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Practice produces Depressed to 5K

WEBA health care practice is helping people fight depression through a program that combines 5K training with traditional therapy. The Well Being, which is an outpatient …

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Obamacare takes turn toward compromise

WEBSome in health care are viewing President Obama's victory as a validation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The election also produced a …

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Authorities: Doctor might have performed procedures in barn

WEBAuthorities said a doctor in the region might have endangered patients and the public by performing procedures in a barn. Health officials said they learned from …

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