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.

Posts for Gerber Memorial

Letter to a new mom

Keep these 8 things in mind as you enjoy your newfound role. (Hint: Don't try to be Superwoman.)

Patient Story

A girl, a horse and a horrible disease

Battling kidney disease since toddlerhood, Lyndi Hollinger dreams of a normal life. She finds it when she's on Sammy's back.

What does a doula do?

Dads and family are essential, but a doula's special training may bring much-needed support and expertise to the delivery experience.

Moms, dads and doulas

Today's mom has all sorts of options for labor and delivery, but one thing that never changes is the need for strong support.

To eat or not to eat?

It's a great question for labor—and the answer is constantly undergoing change.

The pregnant gardener

There's plenty of enjoyment in gardening—but if you're an expectant mom, you should take extra care to avoid tainted soil.

A call for class

Choosing a childbirth class is a bit like choosing a new phone. There are plenty of options—you just need to choose what's right for you.

Time for baby food?

Don't rush to dole out the baby food—your little one will benefit more from breastfeeding.

Let’s make more milk!

There are ways to increase your milk supply. It begins with the right foods and ample rest.

‘A true inspiration’

Despite a string of bad breaks, a Michigan man turns to the gym and a healthy diet to shed nearly 120 pounds and some bad habits.

Not enough milk?

Know the signs to watch for if you're worried about your little one getting enough milk.

Pickles and pregnancy

Moms-to-be sometimes crave the strangest things. It's typically harmless—as long as it's food.