Mercy Health Partners with Lake Michigan Credit Union to Collect COVID-19 Donations

Seven branch locations around West Michigan will be donation drop-off sites (March 30, 2020) – Mercy Health is collaborating with Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) to set up COVID-19 donation drop-off locations at seven branches around West Michigan, with donation boxes provided by Two Men and A Truck. Area businesses and the community can support … Read more Mercy Health Partners with Lake Michigan Credit Union to Collect COVID-19 Donations

MERCY HEALTH TO ACCEPT DONATED SUPPLIES FOR COVID-19 SUPPORT

Hospitals very grateful for the outpouring of help from community (March 23, 2020) – Mercy Health, with hospitals in Grand Rapids and Muskegon, announced plans to accept much-needed hospital supplies from area businesses and the community to support Mercy Health’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Accepted supplies will include: Masks & face shields N-95 and … Read more MERCY HEALTH TO ACCEPT DONATED SUPPLIES FOR COVID-19 SUPPORT

Statement from Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Mercy Health on Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order

CANTON and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 23, 2020) — “We support the Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order in an effort to continue to blunt the spread of COVID-19 and prevent hospitals across the state from becoming overwhelmed. We have some of the finest health care systems in the country here in Michigan, but … Read more Statement from Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Mercy Health on Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Order

Healthy and Simple Recipes that are Easy to Freeze and Store

Are you in need of healthy and delicious recipes for you and your family while restaurants are not an option? Mercy Health Registered Dietitian Amy Bragganini has three recipes that are simple to make, utilize just a few ingredients and are easy to freeze and store. Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole This recipe is so … Read more Healthy and Simple Recipes that are Easy to Freeze and Store

Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Spectrum Health Announce New Visitor Restrictions

Following Executive Order 2020-6 from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Mich., March 15, 2020 –Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Spectrum Health have revised their visitor policies to align with a new executive order from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The additional restrictions are intended to prevent the spread … Read more Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan Health and Spectrum Health Announce New Visitor Restrictions

Mercy Health Enacts Visitor Restrictions in Response to COVID-19

Grand Rapids, Mich. (March 12, 2020) – Mercy Health has announced new hospital visitor restrictions, effective immediately, in our efforts to help limit the potential spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease). The health and well-being of our patients, their families, and of the communities we serve is our top priority. In accordance with this, we are … Read more Mercy Health Enacts Visitor Restrictions in Response to COVID-19

It’s a GEM®!

Have you seen the new electric shuttle on the Mercy Campus? It is the Volunteer Services’ Polaris GEM® scooting around the campus bringing patients and visitors up to the hospital and back to their vehicles. “It arrived on Tuesday, February 25,” said Kathy Daly, manager of Volunteer Services, “and we put it into service right … Read more It’s a GEM®!

Kent County Health Department, Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan and Spectrum Health Work Together to Prepare for COVID-19

Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Mich., March 9, 2020 – Officials from the Kent County Health Department, Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan and Spectrum Health are in contact with each other, as well as state and federal agencies, to coordinate preparedness efforts for COVID-19 in West Michigan. The three health systems have implemented … Read more Kent County Health Department, Mercy Health, Metro Health – University of Michigan and Spectrum Health Work Together to Prepare for COVID-19

International Women’s Day 2020 Reflection

International Women’s Day (IWD), Sunday, celebrates the strength, courage and challenges of women and dares us to promote ways to ensure the dignity of all women and support them to live life to the full. Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. Proverbs 31:25 The Good News: With … Read more International Women’s Day 2020 Reflection