Imagine getting the phone call that changes your life – that you have breast cancer. Then, imagine getting a phone call from two of your best friends in that same month who have the same diagnosis, and will be going through the cancer journey with you. “I remember it like yesterday – It was October … Read more Breast Cancer Journey Walked with Friends
Mercy Health Saint Mary’s celebrated its 128th Anniversary, known as Founders Day, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Colleagues were invited to a walk-thru celebration and received a complimentary beverage and dessert. They also signed posters and recognized colleagues who have inspired and mentored their health care journey. Saint Mary’s was born on August 18, 1893 … Read more Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Celebrates 128th Anniversary
You can’t exactly pinpoint to the Bible and find, “Thou Shalt Get Vaccinated,” but when looking for answers about the COVID-19 vaccine, dealing with an international healthcare crisis, and serving our neighbor – there are several examples in Christian faith and in Trinity Health’s Mission, vision, and values that one can follow. Our country has … Read more Vaccines & Values
The Neuroscience department at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s celebrated its first graduating class of residents this month as the program just completed its first four-year term under Mercy Health. The residents completed several areas of study in medical education, which included all aspects of neurology both on the inpatient and outpatient side, participating in research, … Read more Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Neuroscience Department Celebrates First Graduating Class
Kevin Mitchell doesn’t remember much about Saturday, May 15, 2021. Security footage shows he walked around his vehicle, then collapsed before being found in the parking lot at Mercy Health’s Southwest Campus Emergency Department. Earlier in the day, Mitchell went for a long mountain bike ride. He wasn’t feeling well after the ride, so he … Read more Mercy Health Providers Reunite with Patient After Life-Saving Event
Mercy Health’s Clinica Santa Maria hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic last week, giving 80 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Most of those being vaccinated were between 12-17 years old, and some entire families participated. Mercy Health’s Browning Claytor Clinic partnered with Clinica Santa Maria for the event. Clinica Santa Maria provides primary health care … Read more Clinica Santa Maria Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
In a world where everything is documented, captured with a photo, or shared with details on social media – Sheena Weaver was silent in her weight loss. “A friend saw me after I had lost weight and asked why I hadn’t shared my journey on social media,” said Weaver. “I told her, I did it … Read more Do It For Yourself – Two Incredible Weight Loss Journeys at Mercy Health
Reflections of Medical Resident Robert McDaniels, DO Emergency Medicine Residency Program Mercy Health Muskegon Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Now approaching his third year of a four-year residency program, Rob McDaniels, DO, had a nontraditional path to medicine. Following high school, he joined the Michigan Air National Guard serving in the Security Forces … Read more Mercy Health Celebrates Doctor’s Day
PetSmart of Muskegon has donated an astounding 144 full bags of plush stuffed animals, 3,600 toys in total, to Mercy Health Muskegon and Mercy Health Physician Partners (MHPP) for children in our care. The annual campaign, called PetSmart’s Chance & Friends Donation Program, reached over 200% of their goal for the year! For a child, … Read more Local PetSmart Toy Drive Gives 3,600 Toys for Our Littlest Patients
In celebration of Black History Month, Mercy Health is spotlighting some of our many colleagues in Muskegon and Grand Rapids who are contributing to the health and safety of our patients and the communities of West Michigan. Below you will find links to the various profiles of colleagues we have highlighted in February. They … Read more Spotlight on Mercy Health Colleagues During Black History Month
