A HealthBeat Special Series

Innovate

Spectrum Health invents health solutions and delivers inspired care.

‘A win for everyone’

Emergency department doctor partners with innovative team to bring his time-saving charting idea to fruition.

Patient Story

‘I get to eat what I want when I want’

Hospital food gets a tasty makeover as on-demand room service begins for the youngest patients.

Patient Story

‘A blessing I didn’t expect’

Just moments after a C-section, Evelise was able to hold her newborn daughter, thanks to a new drape with a baby-sized doorway.

Patient Story

‘In our wildest dreams’

Seizure sufferer Justin Shults and his family thought they were out of options—until two doctors showed them a leading-edge solution.

‘Gracious and grateful’

Hannah Pohlman had to quit college to battle cancer. The cancer is gone. And she's returning.

Patient Story

A ‘life changing’ innovation

When Lana Van Alstine refused to become a 'cardiac cripple,' her doctor found a way forward for her.

Patient Story

‘I love you, Mommy’

Madison Pagel’s brain tumor nearly took her life—until a clinical trial gave her a second chance and a whole lot of hope.

Zapping tumors, extending life

Electrical device offers hope of a few more months with loved ones for people who have rare brain cancer.

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Patient Story

Superglue for your varicose veins

A new vein-sealing system goes where no grandparent or parent has gone before.

Patient Story

‘I’m glad I made that call’

Now in its 10th year, Strong Beginnings has effectively upended the status quo when it comes to health equity and maternal-infant health in the African-American community.

Patient Story

Healthy moms. Healthy babies.

Like favorite aunts, the MOMS staff combines moral support with practical help.