General News
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UM Health-West Presents Bill Barkeley Pinnacle of Achievement Award To Registered Nurse Rita Garvelink
May 8, 2023University of Michigan Health-West presented this year’s Bill Barkeley Pinnacle of Achievement Award to Rita Garvelink, RN, BSN in Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Radiology at the Vitality Gala. The award recognizes... Read story
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UM Health-West to discontinue mask mandate April 14 for most patients, visitors and staff
April 13, 2023Effective April 14, 2023, University of Michigan Health-West is discontinuing its mask mandate for most patients, visitors, and staff members. The decision was made after reviewing recent COVID-19 medical data, and much consideration and... Read story
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UM Health-West to host ‘Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story’ film screening and community discussion
April 4, 2023University of Michigan Health-West’s offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Health Equity are partnering with Celebration Cinema and Consult Me to host a free screening and community discussion of “Toxic: A Black Woman’s... Read story
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UM Health-West breaks ground on new $10.4M Wayland Health Center
March 28, 2023The University of Michigan Health-West broke ground on Tuesday, March 28, at the site of the new Wayland Health Center, following the announcement of a $10.4 million investment in the Wayland community. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at 1113... Read story
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U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten sees pioneering teamwork by Exalta Health and UM Health-West, connecting uninsured patients with cardiovascular experts
March 13, 2023During a visit to the nonprofit Exalta Health clinic, U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten saw how an innovative partnership with University of Michigan Health-West is overcoming socioeconomic barriers to fight heart disease. By combining in-person care and... Read story
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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 Named National Top Performer for LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
Delivering on its promise that “You belong here,” University of Michigan Health-West has earned national recognition for a commitment to equity and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer patients, families and employees.... Read story
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AAN ISSUES GUIDANCE ON PREVENTING SECOND STROKE IN THOSE WITH PLAQUE IN BRAIN ARTERIES
March 22, 2022The use of medications and exercise is more beneficial in preventing a second stroke in people with intracranial atherosclerosis than placing a stent in the blood vessel, according to a new practice advisory issued by the American Academy of... Read story