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Metro Health Now Offering xVision Spine System
October 12, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is now offering spine surgery using the Augmedics xvision Spine System, a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) guidance system that allows surgeons to “see through” a patient’s anatomy as if they... Read story
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Cancer Network of West Michigan Pioneers Robotic Technology for Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
September 30, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health, as part of the Cancer Network of West Michigan, is pioneering the use of an advanced robotic system to diagnose lung cancer at the earliest, hardest-to-reach stages, improving hope for survival from... Read story
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Metro Health Joins Collaborative Effort to Combat Pandemic Increase in Cyberattacks
September 25, 2020As cybercriminals increase their attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is fighting back. Metro Health has joined an innovative partnership of cybersecurity experts working 24/7 to protect patients and... Read story
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Metro Health Expands Choice and Access with Four New Specialists
September 21, 2020Patients will have better access to the care they need, where they need it, as Metro Health – University of Michigan Health makes strategic additions to the Metro Health Medical Group. Four new specialists have joined the Metro Health Medical... Read story
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Harvard Trained Surgeon Returns Home to West Michigan, Bringing Expertise to Metro Health
August 26, 2020A Harvard Medical School graduate’s homecoming to West Michigan is expanding Metro Health – University of Michigan Health’s expertise in gastroenterology while strengthening an innovative regional approach to cancer treatment. An alumna of... Read story
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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 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