Dr. Eric Bouwens was featured in the Grand Rapids Press Health Section providing reminders to local patients about utilizing various programs and resources in managing reduced health care benefits.

Kent County Medical Society member Francis J. Verde, MD, was part of an article on Parkinson’s Disease appearing in The Grand Rapids Press Health section on Sunday, July 17.  The article showed how the diagnostic test called a DaTscan, can determine whether someone has Parkinson’s Disease.

Angela Oostema, MD contributed to an article in the Health Section of The Grand Rapids Press on Sunday, July 3 concerning the benefits of taking a vacation.  She noted that taking a vacation goes hand in hand with good health.  She said, “We know individuals are less likely to suffer from a heart attack the…

Robert Connors, MD, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, received the 2011 Chairman’s Medal from the National Patient Safety Foundation.

Rose Ramirez, MD and John MacKeigan, MD were featured in The Grand Rapids Press on Sunday, July 3 in an article about independent physicians and the Corewell Health Medical Group working together.

Thomas H. Peterson, MD appeared live on WOOD-TV8 on June 28.  He was speaking about an Associated Press statement on how the media and ads are influencing children today leading to their obesity.

Dr. John Collins, vice president of clinical quality at St. Mary’s is among 34 participants selected to join the Disparities Leadership Program for 2011-12.  This group of health care organizations from around the country seeks to develop strategies to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care and provide equitable services consistent with the highest…

Metro Health Hospital has named Dr. Brad Irving its 2011 Nursing Chosen Physician of the Year.  The award is given by Metro Health’s Professional Nursing Council to a physician who exemplifies best practices and support of the role of nurses as part of the health care team.

Dr. Robert Connors received the 2011 Chairman’s Medal for the National Patient Safety Foundation given at the recent NPSF Patient Safety Congress in Washington, DC.

Dr. Thomas H. Peterson had an article in the Health Section of the Grand Rapids Press Sunday, June 12.  It was titled “A Health Check for America, Starting in West Michigan”.  It focused on the sorry state of the health of Americans and what changes in lifestyle and culture need to be made to improve…