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Pandemic Provides Reminder of Importance of Recognizing Signs of Stroke
May 5, 2021When COVID-19 kept families apart, it meant fewer opportunities for loved ones to notice the signs of stroke. And so, more people fell victim to one of the leading causes of death and disability. The pandemic contributed in several ways to an... Read story
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Metro Health Earns Highest Rating in Patient Safety and Quality
April 29, 2021Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is realizing its vision of taking health care to a better place as proven by the recent award of an “A” rating by the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade. Their Spring 2021 rating echoes the... Read story
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City of Wyoming and Metro Health Partner on National Drug Take Back Day
April 21, 2021The City of Wyoming and Metro Health will help households across the community dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely and properly on Saturday, April 24 as part of National Drug Take Back Day. The City of Wyoming and Metro... Read story
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In Breakthrough For Regional Cardiovascular Collaboration, Second Open-Heart Program Approved For Grand Rapids
A collaboration to expand cardiovascular services in west Michigan has taken a big step forward with state regulators giving the go-ahead to launch a second open-heart surgery program for the Grand Rapids area – the largest market in the... Read story
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Metro Health Breaks Ground on New Allendale Office
March 30, 2021More than a decade after opening an outpatient clinic in Allendale Township, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has started work on a new and larger office to better serve the fast-growing community. Clinic staff and Metro Health leaders... Read story
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Metro Health Opens Second COVID-19 Vaccination Site
February 16, 2021Reinforcing its commitment to health equity, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has started offering COVID-19 vaccinations at its Community Clinic, which focuses on caring for underserved populations. The Community Clinic, at 781 36th... Read story
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COVID-19 Patients Recover at Home with 24/7 Care from Metro Health Experts
February 5, 2021With the launch of a 24/7 home-monitoring program for select COVID-19 patients, Metro Health has developed an innovative way to limit hospitalization while providing expert care for patients where they heal best – in the comfort of their own... Read story
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Metro Health Beltline Offers Expanded Services and Technology
January 25, 2021Metro Health – University of Michigan Health’s newest outpatient office is now open, bringing more services, including heart and vascular specialists, to East Grand Rapids, Cascade and surrounding areas. Metro Health Beltline, at 1310 E.... Read story
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Metro Health Board of Directors Restructures to Support Efficiency and Innovation
December 23, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health announced it is consolidating two governance boards into one to support its growing role as a leader of healthcare innovation. The new structure supports efficient and agile decision making and reflects... Read story
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Metro Health Begins Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations
December 18, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health received its first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 on Thursday, and began vaccinating employees today at 6:00 a.m. “This vaccine will provide much-needed protection for our employees who... Read story