At his age, 38-year-old Michael Putnam never expected to have both a heart attack and stroke in five days’ time, but beginning on October 30, 2018, that’s what happened. Following his Tuesday night routine of bowling with his team, Putnam didn’t feel well. When he went home, his symptoms included nausea and vomiting — along … Read more “Mercy Health’s ‘Brain and Heart Plumbers’ Saved My Life”
RN in Emergency Department at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s receives award Christina Van Der Weide, RN, describes herself as a nurse, a coworker, a volunteer, an athlete, a traveler, a Christian, a sister and a daughter. And since December 2018, she is now also known as “The Most Interesting Nurse in the World,” thanks to … Read more The Most Interesting Nurse in the World!
Specific massage technique used to treat patients who have had a cancer diagnosis Mercy Health Saint Mary’s now offers certified oncology massage, a massage technique specifically for people undergoing cancer treatment or who have had a previous cancer diagnosis. Offered through Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Wege Institute for Mind, Body and Spirit, certified oncology massage … Read more Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Offers Certified Oncology Massage
Mercy Health has named John Foss, PA-C, as the new Vice President of Operations for the Lakeshore Campus in Shelby, MI. Foss brings more than 26 years of health care experience, 24 of which include leadership roles within Mercy Health, most currently as Director of Advanced Practice Professionals and Specialty Practices. “His longevity with the organization … Read more Mercy Health Muskegon Names John Foss as Vice President of Operations for Lakeshore Campus
Ellen Witkowski’s family always chose “Saint Mary’s” for their health care needs from the time she can remember. So when she returned to Grand Rapids as an adult and was expecting a child for the first time, she returned to Mercy Health for her care. “My family members and I have had surgeries at Mercy … Read more First-Time Mom Describes Birthing Experience as “Top-Notch”
Dr. Downer was nominated for the Golden Staff Award by his colleagues on the third floor at the Mercy Health Mercy Campus in Muskegon. What follows is a summary of his nomination: Dr. Downer is an outstanding physician. He always makes sure his patients have appointments, medications and community services set up before discharge. He … Read more Gregory H. Downer, MD, Receives Mercy Health Golden Staff Award
After more than 25 years as a physician leader, David E. Blair, MD, has decided to step down as President and Chief Medical Officer of Mercy Health Physician Partners (MHPP) and return full time to his passion for patient care. Dr. Blair began practicing Family Medicine at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s in 1982. We are … Read more David E. Blair, MD, to Return to Full-time Patient Care
Congratulations to Roger Spoelman, who is retiring from Trinity Health after 37 years of exemplary leadership and people-centered service to our Ministry and the communities we serve. His last day will be December 31. Roger’s commitment to health ministry doesn’t end with his retirement from Trinity Health! He will be serving as CEO of a … Read more Longtime Leader, Roger Spoelman Retires After 37 Years of Service
How Coordinated Care Saved a Young Woman’s Life Before 2018, Ami Doubblestein didn’t even know what a blood clot was. But on February 7, 2018, she began a crash course on clots and so much more. It all started when she got up one morning and had trouble walking on her leg. After she took … Read more A Perfect Storm with a Remarkable Ending
Mercy Health Physician Partners opened its doors to over 350 members of the North Muskegon community at an open house on December 6. The event offered visitors an opportunity to meet the providers, tour the new facility and enjoy refreshments. This family-friendly event also included balloon animals and face painting for the kids. The new … Read more Mercy Health Opens Primary, Urgent Care Facility in North Muskegon
