Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of medical, surgical and specialty services. The hospital has a cancer care center, intensive care unit, birthing center and a women’s health center that performs mammograms, bone scans and ultrasounds. Gerber Memorial offers diagnostic imaging, including CT and MRI scans, home health services called Gerber Home Care and a physician-led medical weight loss program. The hospital’s medical wellness center, Tamarac, houses a rehabilitation group, fitness center and medical day spa.

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Top tips for labor prep

Exercise, affirmations and other smart approaches can get you ready—and excited—for baby's delivery day.

Just breathe

There's no question about it: Breathing techniques play a leading role on the labor stage.

The curative chorus

Some moms find music leads to less pain and more serenity during pregnancy and childbirth. Should you add tunes to your birth plan?

Having a baby this summer?

Make it to the big day with these 5 survival tips.

Patient Story

‘I love me’

Bariatric surgery set Tonya Woods on the right path. A personal trainer, a high-tech gym and an indomitable attitude helped her stick to that path.

How should I handle and store breast milk?

If you're pumping milk—as many moms do—it's important to know what to expect.

‘A true health care visionary’

Tina Freese Decker, chosen as the next president and CEO of Spectrum Health, brings to the role a passion for health care and extensive experience in operations and strategy.

Ever heard of ‘babywearing’?

Your little one will thank you for learning (and copying) this carrying method.

What’s a birth ball?

Learn the ins and outs of this delivery charm.

Postpartum ponderings

New guidelines recommend an OB/GYN visit within three weeks of delivery—with other visits as needed for three months.

Generation ‘GO’

At school districts throughout Newaygo County, Michigan, a new wellness plan teaches youngsters to commit daily to healthy eating and active living.

Pregnancy’s itchy palms, itchy feet

A little-known condition during pregnancy comes with some telltale signs.