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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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Joint statement from West Michigan healthcare organizations following Michigan Pain Consultants closure announcement
June 14, 2024The Kent County Health Department, Corewell Health, Trinity Health Michigan, University of Michigan Health-West, Cherry Health and Catherine’s Health Center are working together to support patients affected by the recent closure announcement of... Read story
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UM Health-West announces John Hendrickson, Bruce Courtade as new chair, vice chair of hospital board of directors
June 6, 2024University of Michigan Health-West announced the election of John Hendrickson as chair of the hospital’s board of directors and Bruce Courtade as vice chair. Hendrickson is founder of C&H Solutions LLC and former chairman, president and CEO of... Read story
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Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan marks new milestone with first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures
May 15, 2024The Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan marked the successful completion of the first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures at University of Michigan Health-West as it expands services to meet the needs of patients in the... Read story
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UM Health-West earns Human Rights Campaign’s ‘LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer’ designation
May 9, 2024University of Michigan Health-West announced its “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The designation was awarded in the 16th iteration of HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index... Read story
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UM Health-West celebrates opening of new $10.4 million Wayland Health Center
University of Michigan Health-West marked the grand opening of its new Wayland Health Center Tuesday with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The event, attended by community leaders and health system representatives, highlighted the expansion and enhanced... Read story
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Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan celebrates 200th heart surgery milestone
April 5, 2024The Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan reached a significant milestone, successfully completing its 200th open-heart surgery procedure at University of Michigan Health-West. This achievement was marked April 4, 2024 by Dr. Alphonse DeLucia III... Read story
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U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten visit highlights AI breakthroughs in breast cancer care at UM Health-West
March 19, 2024U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten visited University of Michigan Health-West on March 14 to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Scholten toured the Chris & Joan Panopoulos Imaging Center... Read story
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Dr. Clifford Cho appointed as Chief Medical Officer of University of Michigan Health-West
March 20, 2024University of Michigan Health-West is proud to announce the appointment of Clifford Suhyun Cho, MD, as its new chief medical officer (CMO). A renowned pancreas and hepatobiliary surgeon, Dr. Cho brings 20 years of expertise and experience to the... Read story
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Kate Veenstra Named Chief Nursing Officer at UM Health-West
March 13, 2024Kate Veenstra, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, ACM, NEA-BC, has been named Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at University of Michigan Health-West, bringing over 18 years of experience in nursing and leadership to her new role. A seasoned clinician and... Read story
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Grand Rapids Chamber, UM Health-West Introduce Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Award for Inclusive Excellence
February 13, 2024The Grand Rapids Chamber and University of Michigan Health-West announced the establishment of the Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Award for Inclusive Excellence, a new recognition that honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and... Read story