Press Releases

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

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