Press Releases
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Metro Health is first West Michigan system to obtain laser technology benefiting kidney stone patients
July 14, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is the first health system in west Michigan to offer a new laser treatment for kidney stones, providing faster, easier and more-thorough relief for patients suffering from this painful condition. Metro... Read story
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When ‘less is more’: Study of lung-collapse treatment draws international attention
June 9, 2020Treating patients at Metro Health – University of Michigan Health for certain types of sudden lung collapse, the three doctors noticed something interesting: Less-invasive treatments appeared just as effective as the usually recommended approach.... Read story
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METRO HEALTH BRINGS FREE COVID-19 MOBILE TESTING TO VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES
June 8, 2020COVID-19 has exposed large health inequities both nationally and locally, resulting in devastating, even life-and-death consequences. In Michigan, where African Americans make up just 14% of the population, over 40% of the deaths from COVID-19 were... Read story
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New Hospital Gift Shop Opens Thanks to Generous Donation
January 24, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Grand Rapids eco-friendly merchandise agency, Green Giftz, have collaborated on a new hospital gift shop opening on Friday, January 24 at Noon. Green Giftz has been contracted to supply... Read story
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Endocrinology expert joins Metro Health team at new location
January 17, 2020Metro Health – University of Michigan Health is expanding its expertise in treatment of diabetes, thyroid diseases and other glandular conditions with the addition of endocrinologist, Olesya Krivospitskaya, MD. Krivospitskaya is now seeing... Read story
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West Michigan Hospitals Restricting Visitors
January 8, 2020Working to meet the challenge of caring for the community amid an influx of respiratory illness, Grand Rapids hospitals are asking those who are ill to refrain from visiting hospitalized friends or family members. One of the most important tools in... Read story
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New Primary Care Executive Joins Metro Health
January 2, 2020An executive experienced in providing regional access to high-quality health care is joining Metro Health – University of Michigan Health as Vice President of Primary Care. Monica Taylor will oversee operations of all Metro Health clinics and... Read story
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Cancer Network of West Michigan Announcement
December 6, 2019A new initiative to integrate cancer care services in West Michigan will soon give patients broader access to advanced, state-of-the-art, comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and support across leading health care institutions. The Cancer Network of... Read story
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1-in-4 Women Suffer From Pelvic Floor Disorders
November 13, 2019Metro Health has added a Michigan Medicine-trained specialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery to its Women’s Health Center team, addressing the growing need for these services in West Michigan. Emily English, MD, is a... Read story
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New COO Brings Experience and Passion for Health Care
September 18, 2019Metro Health – University of Michigan Health announces Lori Price RN, MSA, FACHE as their new Chief Operating Officer. Price joins Metro Health after most recently serving as president of Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Illinois, part of the Loyola... Read story