COVID-19 – Mercy Health News

West Michigan Vaccine Clinic Requests Volunteers from the Community

February 5, 2021February 2, 2021 by Mercy Health

Volunteers contributing 20 hours of service or more to qualify for vaccination The West Michigan Vaccination Clinic and its partner organizations want to thank the thousands of people who have responded to our call for volunteers. The generosity of our West Michigan community is incredible. Because of the significant response, we are pausing volunteer signups … Read more West Michigan Vaccine Clinic Requests Volunteers from the Community

“Heaven-sent” Nurse Helps Mom Through Birth During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by Katie Halloran

Having a baby can be overwhelming for any family, but preparing to have a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic adds much more stress to the situation. Fortunately for Kate Smith and Tommy Tripp, their birth team at Mercy Health was a trusted family obstetrician and “heaven-sent nurses” who provided excellent care as they prepared to … Read more “Heaven-sent” Nurse Helps Mom Through Birth During COVID-19 Pandemic

Mercy Health Pharmacies Offer Delivery, Curbside Options

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by Katie Halloran

Low-contact options for patients amid COVID-19 pandemic Norton Shores, Mich. (April 23, 2020) – Mercy Health Pharmacies now offer delivery and curbside pickup options amid the COVID-19 pandemic. These options offer a low-contact way for patients to receive their medications. Delivery service is now offered at all Mercy Health retail pharmacy locations. To set up … Read more Mercy Health Pharmacies Offer Delivery, Curbside Options

Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Treat First COVID-19 Patient with Convalescent Plasma

April 22, 2020April 20, 2020 by Mary Ann Boyer

Four Trinity Health Michigan hospitals participating in Mayo program CANTON and MUSKEGON, Mich. (April 19, 2020) – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System has treated its first hospitalized COVID-19 patient at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor hospital with plasma donated by a person who has recovered from COVID-19, as part of the Mayo Clinic Coordinated Expanded … Read more Mercy Health and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Treat First COVID-19 Patient with Convalescent Plasma

Update: Mercy Health Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 by Katie Halloran

New hotline for symptomatic community members to get tested: 616-685-COVD (2683) Grand Rapids, Mich. (April 16, 2020) – As Mercy Health Saint Mary’s expands COVID-19 testing to the West Michigan community, residents earlier in their illness and with fewer symptoms can now call ahead to be screened for testing. The results will be available within … Read more Update: Mercy Health Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

Mercy Health Physician Partners Consolidate Services Amid COVID-19

April 14, 2020April 13, 2020 by Katie Halloran

Designated locations to treat patients with COVID-19 symptoms; virtual care options available Norton Shores, Mich. (April 13, 2020) – To best serve patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercy Health Physician Partners is consolidating services and designating specific physician offices for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 symptoms, beginning April 13. To best determine health care … Read more Mercy Health Physician Partners Consolidate Services Amid COVID-19

Mercy Health Offers Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 by Mary Ann Boyer

Increased capacity to test up to hundreds of patients per day Grand Rapids, Mich. (April 7, 2020) – Mercy Health now offers two drive-through testing centers, located in Grand Rapids and Muskegon, for patients with a provider order to be tested for COVID-19. As COVID-19 numbers spike in West Michigan, Mercy Health has capacity to … Read more Mercy Health Offers Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

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

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Mary Ann Boyer

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

Working from Home During COVID-19

March 26, 2020 by Mary Ann Boyer

Working at a computer work station all day can take a toll on the body. Repetitive activities and lack of mobility can contribute to aches, pains and eventual injuries. Sitting at a desk while using the keyboard for hours on a day to day basis can result in poor circulation to joints and muscles. It … Read more Working from Home During COVID-19

MERCY HEALTH TO ACCEPT DONATED SUPPLIES FOR COVID-19 SUPPORT

March 26, 2020March 24, 2020 by Mary Ann Boyer

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