April 2016 – Mercy Health News

Mercy Health Earns Impact Award From West Michigan Works!

April 14, 2016 by michigandigitalteam

Mercy Health was nominated by West Michigan Works! for its strategic partnership and collaboration with Michigan Works! to create a U.S. Department Labor Registered Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program. According to the Michigan Works! Association, the Impact Awards recognize significant economic accomplishments within our communities and showcase the impact of newly created jobs, transformational training … Read more Mercy Health Earns Impact Award From West Michigan Works!

Mercy Health Hackley Earns Designation for Maternity Care

April 14, 2016 by michigandigitalteam

Mercy Health Hackley Receives Special Designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan: Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care In April 2016, Mercy Health Hackley received a coveted Blue Distinction® Center+ for Maternity Care designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Hospitals receiving this award based on multiple factors, such as: • Caring for … Read more Mercy Health Hackley Earns Designation for Maternity Care

Mercy Health Participates in Smoking Cessation Study

April 14, 2016 by michigandigitalteam

Results published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine In 2010, Kimberly Maguire, MBA, CNO and VP of Patient Care Services partnered with the University of Michigan to complete a study to determine if health education as an intervention for smoking cessation is a worthwhile endeavor. Five community hospitals participated in the study, which was conducted … Read more Mercy Health Participates in Smoking Cessation Study

Mercy Health Muskegon’s Bariatric Team Recognized for Achieving National Standard of Excellence — Again!

April 14, 2016 by michigandigitalteam

In April 2016, Mercy Health Muskegon received notification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) of its re-accreditation as Comprehensive Center for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Mercy Health Muskegon has been awarded this national standard of excellence and accreditation consecutively since 2006. The Bariatric Surgical program at Mercy Health Muskegon is … Read more Mercy Health Muskegon’s Bariatric Team Recognized for Achieving National Standard of Excellence — Again!