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Metro Health Debuts New Robotic Surgery System for Outpatient Procedures
August 24, 2020With its latest expansion and update of robotic surgery capabilities, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health becomes the first health care system in West Michigan to offer the newest generation of this minimally invasive robotic option in an... Read story
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New Surgical Oncologist Brings Expertise to Metro Health
July 28, 2020With the addition of Susan Sharpe, MD, an experienced surgical oncologist, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is expanding its capability to treat cancer, an illness expected to be faced by nearly 40 percent of Americans in their... Read story
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Metro Health is first West Michigan system to obtain laser technology benefiting kidney stone patients
July 14, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is the first health system in west Michigan to offer a new laser treatment for kidney stones, providing faster, easier and more-thorough relief for patients suffering from this painful condition. Metro... Read story
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When ‘less is more’: Study of lung-collapse treatment draws international attention
June 9, 2020Treating patients at Metro Health – University of Michigan Health for certain types of sudden lung collapse, the three doctors noticed something interesting: Less-invasive treatments appeared just as effective as the usually recommended approach.... Read story
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METRO HEALTH BRINGS FREE COVID-19 MOBILE TESTING TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
June 8, 2020COVID-19 has exposed large health inequities both nationally and locally, resulting in devastating, even life-and-death consequences. In Michigan, where African Americans make up just 14% of the population, over 40% of the deaths from COVID-19 were... Read story
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Metro Health Helps Companies Get Back to Business Safely
June 3, 2020Companies concerned about protecting employees from COVID-19 have a new resource for workplace health, safety and confidence. Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is offering the expertise of its new Health Consulting Services team to help... Read story
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Metro Health Educates the Community on Health Inequities Caused by COVID-19
May 28, 2020Race, gender, socio-economic status and sexual orientation are all common factors that determine risk in a health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. This public health crisis has exposed large health inequities in many populations,... Read story
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Metro Health Farmer’s Market Safely Opens
May 18, 2020The Metro Health Farmer’s Market opens for the season on Thursday, May 14, continuing to serve our community with fresh produce and products, while also supporting the viability of local farms and food businesses. When the Metro Health... Read story
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Metro Health Collaborates with Mayo Clinic on Convalescent Plasma Research
May 4, 2020Metro Health ICU physicians on the frontlines of COVID-19 treatment are also on the leading edge of searching for innovative solutions. Intensive-care doctors Eric Feucht and Matt V. Zaccheo and section chief Dr. Gabriel E. Pedraza are working with... Read story
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Metro Health Preserves Spiritual Practices for Patients Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
March 30, 2020COVID-19 has quickly disrupted every part of our lives, including how we practice our faith. This can be especially challenging for healthcare settings as they uphold a statewide ban on visitors. The highly contagious nature of COVID-19... Read story