| August 26, 2010 | Metro Health to Provide On-Campus Health Care for GVSU | Metro Health has been chosen to provide on-campus health care services for the students, faculty and staff of Grand Valley State University. A team of physicians, nurse practitioners and other health professionals from Metro Health will staff the GVSU Campus Health Center beginning Sept. 1. |
| August 25, 2010 | Ask the Specialist PAD seminar | Do you suffer from painful cramping in your hips, thighs and calves when walking or exercising? You could be at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Meet Joseph Sage, DO, at this FREE seminar on Thursday, September 16 and ask him your questions about PAD. |
| August 18, 2010 | Metro Health Honored by Business Review for Innovation | Metro Health was again a finalist in the annual salute to businesses that drive the regional economy with innovative products, processes and ideas. The Hospital was recognized for developing the first fully integrated medical records in West Michigan. |
| July 28, 2010 | Dr. Mujahed Abbas Joins Metro Health as Medical Director of ICU | Abbas brings more than a dozen years of critical care- and infectious disease-related experience to his new role at Metro Health. As medical director, Abbas will be responsible for managing the hospital’s critical care service. |
| July 28, 2010 | Metro Health Physician Elected as Third Vice President of the American Osteopathic Association | Susan C. Sevensma, DO, of Metro Health Hospital was elected third vice president of the American Osteopathic Association Board of Trustees during its recent annual business meeting in Chicago. |
| July 28, 2010 | Metro Health Hospital Foundation to Host Feelin’ Grand Sept. 25 | Proceeds from Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Amputation Prevention Program. |
| July 21, 2010 | Metro Health Launches Mobile Mammography Services | Women will be able to receive a digital screening mammogram from the new mobile service at five Metro Health neighborhood outpatient centers. |
| July 6, 2010 | Teresa Schaal Joins Metro Health Hospital Foundation | Teresa Schaal has joined the Metro Health Hospital Foundation as special gifts director. Schaal brings more than 25 years of non-profit experience to her new position with the foundation. In her new role, Schaal will direct and manage a leadership gifts program and planning giving effort to benefit Metro Health Hospital. |
| June 28, 2010 | Metro Health Receives Patient Satisfaction Awards from HealthStream® | Metro Health Hospital has received an Excellence Through Insight award in three categories from HealthStream® Research for its commitment to excellence in patient care. |
| June 23, 2010 | Metro Health’s Halls Are Alive with the Sound of Music | Piano Donation to the Foundation Brings Music Back to the Hospital |
| June 23, 2010 | Metro Health Ranked Among the Top 10 Percent of Inpatient Rehab Facilities | Hospital Cited for Care that is Effective, Efficient and Patient-Centered |
| June 9, 2010 | Metro Health Names Ellen Buursma its 2010 Nurse Exemplar | The award is given annually to recognize a registered nurse involved in direct patient care at Metro Health who has demonstrated exceptional nursing practice. |
| June 9, 2010 | Metro Health Names William Rozell Physician of the Year | Metro Health Hospital has named William Rozell, D.O., its 2010 Physician of the Year. This marks the first year for the award, which will be given annually by Metro Health’s Professional Nursing Council to recognize a physician who exemplifies best practices and who also supports the role of nurses as part of the healthcare team. |
| May 12, 2010 | Metro Health Thanks West Michigan 1,000 Times | Metro Health Hospital has wrapped up its 1,000 Acts of Thanks in West Michigan – even though its physicians and staff will continue to volunteer their time and talents. |
| May 11, 2010 | Free Classes & Seminars | Metro Health offers FREE Live Healthy classes & seminars on a regular basis on a variety of health topics. |
| May 3, 2010 | Metro Health Will Again Host Farmers’ Market | Metro Health Hospital will kick off its popular summer farmers’ market on Thursday, May 6, with expanded offerings. |
| April 23, 2010 | Ingrid Cheslek Receives WMNAC Nursing Excellence Award | Metro Health Chief Nursing Officer Ingrid Cheslek has received a Nursing Excellence Award from the West Michigan Nursing Advisory Council, or WMNAC, for her impact on the profession of nursing. |
| March 19, 2010 | New Club at Metro Health Is A Real Lifesaver | Customers of select area businesses can now help save lives for less than the cost of a cup of coffee through Metro Health Hospital’s new Lifesaver’s Club. |
| February 11, 2010 | Metro Health Goes Entirely Electronic: First West Michigan Hospital to Have Integrated EMR | Metro Health Hospital is now the first West Michigan Hospital to offer fully integrated medical records – whether patients are visiting a primary care physician, specialist or the emergency room. |
| February 4, 2010 | Metro Health Hospital Sleep Lab Receives Accreditation | The Metro Health Hospital Sleep Disorders Lab has received a program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. |