Press Releases

City of Wyoming and Metro Health Partner on National Drug Take Back Day

The City of Wyoming and Metro Health will help households across the community dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications safely and properly on Saturday, April 24 as part of National Drug Take Back Day. The City of Wyoming and Metro... Read story

In Breakthrough For Regional Cardiovascular Collaboration, Second Open-Heart Program Approved For Grand Rapids

A collaboration to expand cardiovascular services in west Michigan has taken a big step forward with state regulators giving the go-ahead to launch a second open-heart surgery program for the Grand Rapids area  – the largest market in the... Read story

Metro Health Opens Second COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Reinforcing its commitment to health equity, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has started offering COVID-19 vaccinations at its Community Clinic, which focuses on caring for underserved populations. The Community Clinic, at 781 36th... Read story

COVID-19 Patients Recover at Home with 24/7 Care from Metro Health Experts

With the launch of a 24/7 home-monitoring program for select COVID-19 patients, Metro Health has developed an innovative way to limit hospitalization while providing expert care for patients where they heal best – in the comfort of their own... Read story

Metro Health Beltline Offers Expanded Services and Technology

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health’s newest outpatient office is now open, bringing more services, including heart and vascular specialists, to East Grand Rapids, Cascade and surrounding areas. Metro Health Beltline, at 1310 E.... Read story

Metro Health Board of Directors Restructures to Support Efficiency and Innovation

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health announced it is consolidating two governance boards into one to support its growing role as a leader of healthcare innovation. The new structure supports efficient and agile decision making and reflects... Read story

Metro Health Begins Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health received its first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 on Thursday, and began vaccinating employees today at 6:00 a.m. “This vaccine will provide much-needed protection for our employees who... Read story

Metro Health Awarded Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Rating

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is realizing its vision of taking health care to a better place as proven by the recent award of an “A” rating by the Leapfrog Group’s Hospital Safety Grade.  “We are honored to receive an... Read story

Metro Health Enhances Leadership Team to Support Medical Access and Excellence

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health has reinforced its emphasis on quality and patient access with a promotion and an addition to its senior leadership team. Monica Taylor has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the Metro Health... Read story

New Restrictions to Visitor Policy

As the number of cases and positivity rates of COVID-19 continue to climb in our community, Metro Health – University of Michigan has made the decision to further restrict visitors from the hospital and outpatient locations. The revisions are... Read story