Press Releases

UM Health-West receives high recognition at Diversity and Inclusion Awards in Washington D.C.

University of Michigan Health-West was honored with a top national award for the impact and effectiveness of its Employee Resource Groups, recognizing the crucial role they play in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.... Read story

UM Health-West Expands Specialty, Primary Care Services with 14 New Providers

University of Michigan-West announced the expansion of its specialty and primary care teams with the addition of 14 new healthcare providers, furthering its commitment to delivering outstanding, compassionate care in West Michigan.New UM Health-West... Read story

American Medical Association honors UM Health-West for promoting well-being of healthcare workers

University of Michigan Health-West has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine recognized organization. The prestigious bronze AMA distinction is granted to organizations that meet the rigorous criteria of... Read story

UM Health-West announces Ronald Grifka, M.D. as new president

University of Michigan Health announced today that Ronald Grifka, M.D., will be the new president of University of Michigan Health-West. Grifka replaces Peter Hahn, M.D., M.B.A. in the role. Hahn has decided to resign from his position, announcing... Read story

UM Health-West Performs Well on Annual ACHC Hospital Accreditation Survey  

University of Michigan Health-West is pleased to announce its recent reaccreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for hospital services, a rigorous process that entails a comprehensive evaluation of healthcare... Read story

With 100 life-saving surgeries in less than a year, Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan is surpassing all expectations

Ten months since launching the state’s newest open-heart surgery program, the Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan completed its 100th surgery at University of Michigan Health-West, a pace that is nearly two and a half times its first-year goal... Read story

UM Health-West Expands DEI Commitment With Launch of New Supplier Portal

University of Michigan Health-West is reinforcing its commitment to support diversity, equity and inclusion in West Michigan by launching a new portal to track and report progress in vendor, contractor and supplier diversity. “Inclusion is one... Read story

UM Health-West announces landmark gifts totaling $3.1 million, leading the way to new era in cardiovascular care

A group of community leaders has invested in the health of West Michigan with gifts totaling $3.1 million, opening a new era of cardiovascular care and advanced open-heart surgery, University of Michigan Health-West officials announced today. The... Read story

Steve and Amy Van Andel Foundation scholarship gift expands career opportunities while filling critical need for nurses

The pipeline of local nursing talent just got a much-needed boost from the Steve and Amy Van Andel Foundation, with a gift to a UM Health-West program that removes cost barriers for aspiring nurses and gives them a head start on their healthcare... Read story

UM Health-West Named Best and Brightest Companies to Work For In the Nation and West Michigan

The National Association for Business Resources recognized University of Michigan Health-West as one of the 2023 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For in the Nation, and one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. An... Read story