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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 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
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Metro Health Awarded Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Rating
December 21, 2020Metro 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. “We are honored to receive an... Read story
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Metro Health Enhances Leadership Team to Support Medical Access and Excellence
December 7, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has reinforced its emphasis on quality and patient access with a promotion and an addition to its senior leadership team. Monica Taylor has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Metro Health... Read story
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New Restrictions to Visitor Policy
November 24, 2020As the number of cases and positivity rates of COVID-19 continue to climb in our community, Metro Health – University of Michigan has made the decision to further restrict visitors from the hospital and outpatient locations. The revisions are... Read story
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Metro Health Offering Pay Increases for Many Frontline Positions
October 30, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health today announced raises and starting pay increases for many frontline positions, along with a hiring bonus for certain positions. The targeted increases cover more than 1,250 frontline positions.... Read story
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Metro Health Hudsonville Pediatrics Opening November 2
October 28, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health’s first office exclusively for pediatric care is opening Monday, November 2 in Hudsonville, with a design intended to put young patients at ease while visiting the doctor. The new office, located at... Read story