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Welcome to the University of Michigan Health-West Newsroom, where you can find current press releases, facts, figures and more. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please call and we’ll be glad to help you out. We take patient confidentiality very seriously and follow all HIPAA guidelines.
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UM Health-West launches K9 security program to strengthen safety, provide comfort
November 5, 2025University of Michigan Health-West has launched a K9 security program, introducing specially trained dogs and handlers who will enhance safety and bring comfort to patients, families and staff. The new teams add another layer of protection while... Read story
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Operation Green Light: UM Health-West shines green again in honor of veterans
November 5, 2025For the fourth year in a row, University of Michigan Health-West is lighting its hospital tower green to honor local veterans and raise awareness about the services available to support them and their families. The hospital’s tower will be... Read story
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UM Health-West expands cancer care with new Hematology and Cancer Care building
October 28, 202522,000-square-foot facility nearly triples exam capacity, strengthening Cancer Network of West Michigan Today, University of Michigan Health-West opened its new Hematology and Cancer Care building, expanding access to advanced cancer services for... Read story
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UM Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon returns for 22nd year
October 10, 2025The 22nd annual University of Michigan Health-West Grand Rapids Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 19, bringing an expected 4,500 to 5,000 runners and thousands of spectators downtown for one of West Michigan’s most inclusive community... Read story
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Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan expands with two new cardiothoracic surgeons
September 24, 2025Surgeons who grew up in West Michigan return home to join growing regional heart care program The Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan is growing its team of expert heart surgeons with the addition of two highly trained physicians who are both... Read story
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UM Health-West honored by American Medical Association for commitment to physician well-being
University of Michigan Health-West has earned national recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA), receiving Joy in Medicine health system award, honoring the organization’s commitment to supporting the well-being of physicians and... Read story
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UM Health-West Community Health Center installs free naloxone dispenser to help save lives
August 12, 2025University of Michigan Health-West has installed a new naloxone vending machine at its Community Clinic, located at 781 36th Street SE in Wyoming, thanks to a statewide initiative aimed at reducing preventable opioid overdose deaths. Provided by the... Read story
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UM Health-West Opens Advanced Imaging Center, expanding access to care and speeding up diagnoses
August 6, 2025University of Michigan Health-West has completed a major expansion of its radiology services with the opening of a new Advanced Imaging Center and the addition of a high-powered 3T MRI. This milestone marks the final step in a multi-phase upgrade... Read story
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U-M Regents approve OAM partnership, property sale to expand outpatient surgery at UM Health-West Village
June 12, 2025The University of Michigan Board of Regents has approved a partnership between University of Michigan Health-West and Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan (OAM) to develop a new state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center focused on orthopedic care. As... Read story
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‘Champion of sports medicine’: UM Health-West presents Dr. Edwin Kornoelje with Bill Barkeley Pinnacle of Achievement Award
May 8, 2025University of Michigan Health-West honored Edwin Kornoelje, D.O., known across West Michigan as “Dr. K,” with the 2025 Bill Barkeley Pinnacle of Achievement Award during the annual VITALITY Gala in Grand Rapids. The award recognizes outstanding... Read story