‘The place I needed to be’
When cancer claimed her husband, Courtney Appel found solace in becoming a patient advocate.
When cancer claimed her husband, Courtney Appel found solace in becoming a patient advocate.
When a spot showed up on David Kidder’s lung X-ray, he turned to a minimally invasive approach for his biopsy and surgery.
Though they live under the shadow of Huntington's disease, the Shurlow family runs toward a hopeful future.
Menopause wreaked all manner of havoc on Chris Burns for 10 years. With help from a specialist, she found the relief she needed.
Greg Ikiebe hoped for a new start in the U.S. after fleeing the violence of Nigeria. After landing a job, his next step became clear—he'd need a revamped heart.
Environmental services teams have long played a critical role in health care settings—but in a pandemic, they're front and center.
Insulin dependent and overwhelmed, MacKenzie Wells took charge of her diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome—and overhauled her life.
Amid a global pandemic, a 50-year-old woman who has long dreamed of being Florence Nightingale earns a Bachelor of Science in nursing.
Alma Gilleo has seen a century of change, but she’s not focused on the past. She still has big plans for the future.
A new portable intubation chamber may protect frontline health care workers during the pandemic.
Boarded-up windows in downtown Grand Rapids become paintings promoting justice and unity. Spectrum Health is there to support.
The ICU team celebrates as patients graduate from the unit—and draws strength and knowledge to help care for others.