Articles & Education
Stroke Awareness Month: A reminder of race and ethnicity risk factors
At first glance, stroke statistics offer some encouragement. Although this is still a leading cause of death and disability, fewer older Americans are having strokes, and death rates overall are...
Employee Spotlight: Joel
As a University of Michigan Health-West (UM Health-West) patient, Joel was so impressed by the friendliness of the UM Health-West staff, that he decided to join the team. Joel is now a Maintenance...
Race Week Do’s and Don’ts
You have made it to the final week (or two) of training—great job! What should you be doing and NOT doing as the race gets closer? Here are a few thoughts from someone who has taken care of...
Training Tips – She Runs Grand Rapids
Dr. Elizabeth Albright, Sports Medicine & Family Practice provider at University of Michigan Health-West, shares a few top tips to keep in mind while you’re training for She Runs.
Employee Spotlight: Kari
Some people are born to be a nurse, for others it is a calling realized later in life. For registered ICU Nurse Kari, it’s a little bit of both. Her mother was a University of Michigan Health-West...
Three reasons colorectal cancer screening is more important than ever
The pandemic disrupted many routines, including life-saving screenings for colorectal cancer (CRC) – the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women. See how the...
Get A Leg Up On Better Vein Health
The patient loved doing yard work. But lately, a painful problem was taking all joy out of a favorite activity.
Preparing kids for COVID shot? Honesty is Best Policy
By Megan Rogers, Certified Child Life Specialist, University of Michigan Health-West Now that the COVID-19 vaccine has been recommended for ages 5-11, parents can help their children prepare for...
Employee Group Spotlight: Medical Assistant Council
The Medical Assistant (MA) Council is one way University of Michigan Health-West is supporting a flourishing team culture where staff members are empowered to continue providing patients with expert,...
Our relentless focus on safety and quality
Leapfrog Grade “A” University of Michigan Health-West is a leader in patient safety and quality of care because of our team approach to excellence and continuous improvement. Fall 2021...