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Spectrum Health

Neuroscience Traumatic brain injury patients often need long-term rehabilitative therapy and support. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

There’s nowhere to hide from brain injuries

7 things caregivers and friends need to know, from a doctor's perspective.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • August 31, 2016
  • 6
Cardiovascular Care
Patient Story

‘Fortunate to be here’

Doug Barense's heart would only quiver after surgery—until a doctor's hands massaged a beat back into it.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • August 31, 2016
  • 3
Neuroscience
Patient Story

Creating a new life canvas

After a car crash and traumatic brain injury, Brenda Bristol learns to communicate anew through art.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • August 26, 2016
  • 0
Research & Technology

‘A win for everyone’

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

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • August 21, 2016
  • 1
Cancer Care Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infections are decreasing as more young people obtain the vaccine. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Mom: HPV vaccination ‘a no-brainer’

Despite social stigma, the vaccine has proven effective in fighting the virus and cervical cancer.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • August 17, 2016
  • 0
Community
Patient Story

An afternoon of bright smiles

Past and present cleft palate and craniofacial surgery patients spent a fun-filled afternoon connecting with each other.

  • Taylor Ballek
  • By: Taylor Ballek
  • August 16, 2016
  • 0
Children's Health
Patient Story

‘Make our days brighter’

More than 100 pediatric patients, family members and staff reconnect during the 25th hematology-oncology annual picnic.

  • Taylor Ballek
  • By: Taylor Ballek
  • August 13, 2016
  • 0
Women's Health
Patient Story

‘I’m very thankful for this opportunity’

Ms. Wheelchair America contestants, who sometimes have difficulty finding chair-friendly imaging machines, rolled in for mammograms.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • August 10, 2016
  • 0
Children's Health
Patient Story

‘Mighty boy’ defies the odds

Atlanta doctors told Elijah's family he had days to live. They refused to accept this and found hope 800 miles away.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • August 8, 2016
  • 24
Children's Health
Patient Story

A bunny and a chinchilla try to charm kids with their soft fur …

... and it worked.

  • Taylor Ballek
  • By: Taylor Ballek
  • August 4, 2016
  • 1
Cancer Care
Patient Story

‘That’s what keeps me going’

91-year-old Morrie Boogaart weaves hats for the homeless while in hospice care.

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • July 29, 2016
  • 19
Cancer Care
Patient Story

‘I can’t spend too much time worrying’

Assistant principal learns to live with the unknowns: 'Honestly, none of us are guaranteed tomorrow. None of us are guaranteed tonight.'

  • Marie Havenga
  • By: Marie Havenga
  • July 18, 2016
  • 7