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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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Taking on leadership of cardiac surgery program is a homecoming of sorts for experienced cardiothoracic surgeon
January 24, 2023University of Michigan Health-West, home of the state’s newest center for open-heart surgery, is adding the leadership and experience of a surgeon who has performed more than 5,000 cardiothoracic procedures in his career. Dr. Alphonse DeLucia III... Read story
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UM Health-West announces plans to expand services in Wayland with a new health center, more providers and specialties
December 6, 2022University of Michigan Health-West announced an investment to meet the growing needs of the Wayland area, unveiling plans for a new health center and expanded services for a community it has served for more than two decades. “This is a community... Read story
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With tuition support and paid professional experience, UM Health-West and Grand Rapids Community College create pipeline of local nursing talent
November 29, 2022University of Michigan Health-West and Grand Rapids Community College today announced a creative partnership to fill the critical need for nurses by combining tuition support with paid on-the-job professional experience. “By removing cost barriers... Read story
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UM Health-West joins Operation Green Light, changing hospital tower lights to signal support for veterans
November 7, 2022With the approach of Veterans Day, University of Michigan Health-West will change the illumination of its hospital tower to green Monday evening, shining a light on the need to support and respect all veterans. The lighting change is in place the... Read story
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Leading Heart Surgeons Collaborate to Launch New Era of Advanced Cardiovascular Care in West Michigan
October 12, 2022A new era of advanced cardiovascular care has begun in West Michigan, as some of the nation’s top heart surgeons gathered to perform open-heart procedures in a new state-of-the art operating room at University of Michigan Health-West. For the... Read story
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New Technology at UM Health-West Provides a View of the Future of Neurosurgery
The next generation of microsurgery is crystal clear, bigger than life and visible in high-resolution 3D at University of Michigan Health-West, where the intricate work of neurosurgeons can now be seen by everyone in the operating room. This means... Read story
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UM Health-West’s Core Values and DEI Efforts Are Noted in Recognition as ‘Best of the Best’ Employer
University of Michigan Health-West, consistently named among the nation’s top employers, has earned additional recognition as the “Best of the Best” of large employers in West Michigan. The health system received the award in the Elite... Read story
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University of Michigan Health-West Again Named Among Nation’s “Best and Brightest” Employers
June 21, 2022For the third year in a row, University of Michigan Health-West has received national recognition as one of the country’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. The Spring 2022 designation by the National Association for Business Resources was... Read story
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Cancer Network of West Michigan’s Newly Appointed Leadership Envisions Streamlined Access to Care
May 12, 2022The Cancer Network of West Michigan has appointed a University of Michigan Health oncology expert to lead the Network’s innovative and collaborative approach to providing patients with the most advanced cancer care close to home. Shruti Jolly, MD,... Read story
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Farmer’s Market Opens for the Season on May 12
May 11, 2022The University of Michigan Health-West Farmer’s Market is set to open for the season on Thursday, May 12, continuing to serve our community with fresh produce and products, while supporting local farms and small business owners. When the... Read story