Press Releases

Grand Rapids Area Hospitals Enhancing Healthy Visitor Efforts

The following news advisory is being distributed by the Kent County Health Department on behalf of Spectrum Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health, Mercy Health, Mary Free Bed and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Grand... Read story

Area Hospitals and Public Health Officials Remind Community of Flu Precautions, How and When to Seek Care for Flu

SITUATION: As the Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, reports, flu is now widespread throughout Michigan and many surrounding states. Area hospitals, urgent care facilities and doctor offices are experiencing an increase in the number of people... Read story

Opioid Crisis Initiatives

The State of Michigan created new rules to help the opioid overdose situation. This may change the type of pain medicine you receive in the future, and how your care will be delivered. We at Metro Health – University of Michigan Health are working... Read story