Press Releases

UM Health-West Presents Bill Barkeley Pinnacle of Achievement Award To Registered Nurse Rita Garvelink

University of Michigan Health-West presented this year’s Bill Barkeley Pinnacle of Achievement Award to Rita Garvelink, RN, BSN in Interventional Radiology and Neurointerventional Radiology at the Vitality Gala. The award recognizes... Read story

UM Health-West to discontinue mask mandate April 14 for most patients, visitors and staff

Effective April 14, 2023, University of Michigan Health-West is discontinuing its mask mandate for most patients, visitors, and staff members. The decision was made after reviewing recent COVID-19 medical data, and much consideration and... Read story

UM Health-West to host ‘Toxic: A Black Woman’s Story’ film screening and community discussion

University of Michigan Health-West’s offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Health Equity are partnering with Celebration Cinema and Consult Me to host a free screening and community discussion of “Toxic: A Black Woman’s... Read story

UM Health-West breaks ground on new $10.4M Wayland Health Center

The University of Michigan Health-West broke ground on Tuesday, March 28, at the site of the new Wayland Health Center, following the announcement of a $10.4 million investment in the Wayland community. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at 1113... Read story

U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten sees pioneering teamwork by Exalta Health and UM Health-West, connecting uninsured patients with cardiovascular experts

During a visit to the nonprofit Exalta Health clinic, U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten saw how an innovative partnership with University of Michigan Health-West is overcoming socioeconomic barriers to fight heart disease. By combining in-person care and... Read story

Taking on leadership of cardiac surgery program is a homecoming of sorts for experienced cardiothoracic surgeon

University of Michigan Health-West, home of the state’s newest center for open-heart surgery, is adding the leadership and experience of a surgeon who has performed more than 5,000 cardiothoracic procedures in his career. Dr. Alphonse DeLucia III... Read story

UM Health-West announces plans to expand services in Wayland with a new health center, more providers and specialties

University of Michigan Health-West announced an investment to meet the growing needs of the Wayland area, unveiling plans for a new health center and expanded services for a community it has served for more than two decades. “This is a community... Read story

With tuition support and paid professional experience, UM Health-West and Grand Rapids Community College create pipeline of local nursing talent

University of Michigan Health-West and Grand Rapids Community College today announced a creative partnership to fill the critical need for nurses by combining tuition support with paid on-the-job professional experience. “By removing cost barriers... Read story

UM Health-West joins Operation Green Light, changing hospital tower lights to signal support for veterans

With the approach of Veterans Day, University of Michigan Health-West will change the illumination of its hospital tower to green Monday evening, shining a light on the need to support and respect all veterans. The lighting change is in place the... Read story

Leading Heart Surgeons Collaborate to Launch New Era of Advanced Cardiovascular Care in West Michigan

A new era of advanced cardiovascular care has begun in West Michigan, as some of the nation’s top heart surgeons gathered to perform open-heart procedures in a new state-of-the art operating room at University of Michigan Health-West. For the... Read story