COVID-19

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

METRO HEALTH BRINGS FREE COVID-19 MOBILE TESTING TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES

COVID-19 has exposed large health inequities both nationally and locally, resulting in devastating, even life-and-death consequences. In Michigan, where African Americans make up just 14% of the population, over 40% of the deaths from COVID-19 were... Read story

Metro Health Helps Companies Get Back to Business Safely

Companies concerned about protecting employees from COVID-19 have a new resource for workplace health, safety and confidence. Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is offering the expertise of its new Health Consulting Services team to help... Read story

Metro Health Educates the Community on Health Inequities Caused by COVID-19

Race, gender, socio-economic status and sexual orientation are all common factors that determine risk in a health crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. This public health crisis has exposed large health inequities in many populations,... Read story

Metro Health Farmer’s Market Safely Opens

The 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

Metro Health Collaborates with Mayo Clinic on Convalescent Plasma Research

Metro Health ICU physicians on the frontlines of COVID-19 treatment are also on the leading edge of searching for innovative solutions. Intensive-care doctors Eric Feucht and Matt V. Zaccheo and section chief Dr. Gabriel E. Pedraza are working with... Read story

Metro Health Preserves Spiritual Practices for Patients Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID-19 has quickly disrupted every part of our lives, including how we practice our faith. This can be especially challenging for healthcare settings as they uphold a statewide ban on visitors. The highly contagious nature of COVID-19... Read story

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Spectrum Health Revise Adult ICU Visitor Restrictions

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Spectrum Health have revised their adult Intensive Care Unit visitor restrictions. As of tonight (March 25) at 9 p.m., no visitors will be allowed in either of the organizations’ adult ICUs. The... Read story

Metro Health Provides Child Care and Financial Assistance for Staff During COVID-19 Outbreak

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has announced progressive programs that will help ease the burden of child care and financial restraints for valued staff during the COVID-19 outbreak. Metro Health Hospital and Metro Health Hospital... Read story

Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Spectrum Health Announce New Visitor Restrictions

Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Spectrum Health have revised their visitor policies to align with a new executive order from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The additional restrictions are intended to... Read story