General News

UM Health-West announces plans to expand services in Wayland with a new health center, more providers and specialties

University 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

With tuition support and paid professional experience, UM Health-West and Grand Rapids Community College create pipeline of local nursing talent

University 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

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

AAN ISSUES GUIDANCE ON PREVENTING SECOND STROKE IN THOSE WITH PLAQUE IN BRAIN ARTERIES

The 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

Metro Health Breaks Ground on New Allendale Office

More 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

Metro Health Board of Directors Restructures to Support Efficiency and Innovation

Metro 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

Metro Health Begins Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations

Metro 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

Metro Health Awarded Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Rating

Metro 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

Metro Health Enhances Leadership Team to Support Medical Access and Excellence

Metro 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

New Restrictions to Visitor Policy

As 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