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Patient Story

Jodi gets her groove back

Cardiac rehab builds confidence for patients overcoming heart disease or surgery.

Patient Story

‘Brought him back to life’

Advanced heart failure program provides innovative care close to home.

Recess promotes healthy eating by school kids

Study says having recess before lunch improves kids’ consumption of the good stuff.

What does it mean to be big-hearted?

In medical terms, it can lead to chest pain and an abnormal heart rhythm, among other symptoms.

Patient Story

Meet the Crudens: Writing their own story

Three of the five members of the Cruden family have heart defects, but they choose to not let it define their lives.

Patient Story

Off the bench and back on the ice

Teen gets answers, and treatment, for long-standing pain.

Strength in numbers

West Michigan Heart joins Spectrum Health Medical Group to fight heart and vascular illness.

Patient Story

‘I can’t thank them enough’

Electrophysiologists explore the heart’s electrical system, help patients live full lives.

Skip the waiting room—see a doctor via video visit instead

Feeling crummy? Cuddle up in your bathrobe with a cup of hot tea and get care from the comfort of your couch.

3 exercises to strengthen your core

Prevent bladder leakage by focusing on your pelvic floor.

Patient Story

‘I’m all right, I’m all right’

Athletic trainer helps get athlete the surgery and rehab he needed to safely get back on the field and in the game again.