Articles & Education
Get Moving Now (So You Can Keep Moving Later)
By Dr. Ed Kornoelje | Sports Medicine April 30, 2023. SHE RUNS Grand Rapids. Not exactly around corner—or is it? Mosthalf-marathon training programs are 10-14 weeks in length, some 16-18, and even...
The Heart of Cardiovascular Expertise – Right Here in West Michigan
For every cardiac condition, University of Michigan Health-West has the capabilities and expertise you need. Nationally recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, UM Health-West has earned...
Comfort in Knowing You’re Covered
While you may not need it now, it’s good to know that world class medical care is just a click or call away. University of Michigan Health-West proudly offers convenient walk-ins and same-day...
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...
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.