General News

Metro Health Expands Choice and Access with Four New Specialists

Patients 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

Harvard Trained Surgeon Returns Home to West Michigan, Bringing Expertise to Metro Health

A 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

New Surgical Oncologist Brings Expertise to Metro Health

With 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

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 Relies on Virtual Care to Continue Seeing Patients During COVID-19

Social distancing precautions are important, but so is a patient’s overall health. Metro Health is here for patients and their families and wants to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. This means finding innovative ways to continuing... Read story

Metro Health Grateful for Outpouring of Support from the Community

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and the Metro Health Hospital Foundation would like to express gratitude for the outpouring of support from local businesses, restaurants and community members. “West Michigan is stepping up to rally... Read story