Press Releases

Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan celebrates 200th heart surgery milestone

The Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan reached a significant milestone, successfully completing its 200th open-heart surgery procedure at University of Michigan Health-West. This achievement was marked April 4, 2024 by Dr. Alphonse DeLucia III... Read story

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten visit highlights AI breakthroughs in breast cancer care at UM Health-West

U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten visited University of Michigan Health-West on March 14 to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Scholten toured the Chris & Joan Panopoulos Imaging Center... Read story

Dr. Clifford Cho appointed as Chief Medical Officer of University of Michigan Health-West

University of Michigan Health-West is proud to announce the appointment of Clifford Suhyun Cho, MD, as its new chief medical officer (CMO). A renowned pancreas and hepatobiliary surgeon, Dr. Cho brings 20 years of expertise and experience to the... Read story

Kate Veenstra Named Chief Nursing Officer at UM Health-West

Kate Veenstra, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CMSRN, ACM, NEA-BC, has been named Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at University of Michigan Health-West, bringing over 18 years of experience in nursing and leadership to her new role. A seasoned clinician and... Read story

Grand Rapids Chamber, UM Health-West Introduce Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Award for Inclusive Excellence

The Grand Rapids Chamber and University of Michigan Health-West announced the establishment of the Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Award for Inclusive Excellence, a new recognition that honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and... Read story

Dr. Lloyd Geddes Jr. Joins Cancer Network of West Michigan as Executive Director

Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health-West announced the appointment of Dr. Lloyd Geddes Jr. as executive director of the Cancer Network of West Michigan. Geddes brings over 25 years of healthcare leadership and clinical... Read story

Gov. Whitmer joins U-M Health leaders and nurses, signs bipartisan bills protecting Michigan healthcare workers

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined healthcare leaders from Michigan Medicine, Sparrow Health System, and University of Michigan Health-West to sign bipartisan House Bills 4520 and 4521. This landmark legislation aims to increase safety measures for... Read story

UM Health-West Announces Naming of the Steve and Amy Van Andel Heart & Vascular Center

University of Michigan Health-West has reached a new milestone in cardiovascular care with the unveiling of the Steve and Amy Van Andel Heart & Vascular Center at a ceremony Thursday, Nov. 30. The state-of-the-art medical center, located within... Read story

University of Michigan Health’s Josh Wilda Honored with 2023 Michigan ORBIE Award

Joshua Wilda, Regional Chief Digital Information Officer at University of Michigan Health, has received a major statewide award recognizing top technology executives. MichiganCIO, a peer leadership network, announced that Wilda is the recipient of... Read story

UM Health-West and City of Wyoming partner on National Drug Take Back Day

Community Members Invited to Safely Dispose of Medications During October 28 Event University of Michigan Health-West and the City of Wyoming will join forces to assist residents in safely and responsibly disposing of prescription and... Read story