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Patient Story
Hope on the horizon
Gender-affirming top surgery changes one patient’s outlook on life.
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Protein power 101
Learn the basics about this essential nutrient from a registered dietitian.
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- June 14, 2023
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Make the most of your child’s well visit
Prep questions ahead of time for the pediatrician. Not sure what to ask? Here are a few ideas.
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- June 13, 2023
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Patient Story
Corewell Health’s 300th transgender top surgery
Surgery changes adult nonbinary patient’s outlook on self and life.
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- June 9, 2023
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Hip issue common in teens
Femoral acetabular impingement can cause hip pain in growing, athletic teenagers.
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- June 6, 2023
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Diets for healthier blood pressure
Medications aren't the only option for hypertension–the right diet can move your numbers into a healthier range.
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- June 5, 2023
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What are gallstones?
Excess weight, diabetes and other factors can increase your chances of developing gallstones and painful gallbladder attacks.
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- June 1, 2023
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‘Ask before you approach’
An expert's top tips to help you and your little ones stay safe when you encounter an unfamiliar dog.
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- May 29, 2023
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‘Top of the cool chart’
Aaron and his dad also restore antique tractors. Their crowning achievement is a bright red 1946 Farmall BN tractor. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘Exercise is so important’
25K finisher Sarah Pepper celebrates as she crosses the line. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Cody’s comeback
Cody Allan Wright, 23, hugs his mom, Brenda, for the first time in months since COVID-19 restrictions. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘It has changed my life completely’
"I am really happy with the formation of my face," Erin said. "And the airway obviously is way better. This is by far the best end result I have ever had out of a surgery." (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘Such a joy’
Addy Payne, a blue-eyed, pink-cheeked 3-month-old baby girl, grabbed her mom’s finger during a doctor’s appointment. (Taylor Ballek | Spectrum Health Beat)
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‘A small price to pay’
A group of Spectrum Health medical experts have collaborated to bring a unique lung cancer treatment to West Michigan: photodynamic therapy. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Dinosaur visit is ‘pure happiness’ for kids
Kayla Lammers, 6, scratches the chin of a life-like Allosaurus named Allie. Child Life team member Alyssa Cosier described the dinosaur visit as "pure happiness." (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)
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Young people, ages 12 to 15, look forward to seeing friends and family as they get the COVID-19 vaccine. Their parents focus on protection.
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