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Some health systems take Stryker equipment offline after company targeted in cyberattack
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (296+ words) LANSING, Mich. " After this week's cyberattack targeting Portage-based Stryker Corporation, several health systems in Michigan have taken equipment made by the company offline. It is not clear which health care programs sidelined Stryker products, but the impact includes some hospitals…...
Kalamazoo moms credit Bronson Health's Centering Program as Black infant mortality rate hits record low
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (553+ words) KALAMAZOO, Mich. " Bronson Health's Centering Program is giving expecting mothers in Kalamazoo County more time with clinicians, peer support, and health education, and the results are showing up in the data. According to Bronson, the Black infant mortality rate in…...
First flu-related child death in 2026 confirmed in Kent County
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (212+ words) KENT COUNTY, Mich. " A child in West Michigan has died as a result of the flu, according to the Kent County Health Department. It is not clear when the child passed away, but based on data from the Michigan Department…...
CDC issues Level 2 travel advisory over polio as spring break approaches
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (411+ words) KENT COUNTY, Mich. " The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel advisory due to spreading polio cases in more than 30 countries, including popular vacation destinations like Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom. Dr. Andrew Jameson, an…...
Chaco releases limited-edition sandal for Cystic Fibrosis awareness
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (182+ words) Chaco releases limited-edition sandal for Cystic Fibrosis awareness'FOX 17 West Michigan News Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that impacts organs including the lungs and pancreas Almost 40,000 children and adults in the U.S live with the disease, but thanks to…...
Man who helped unnumbered patients with prosthetics retires after 50 years at Mary Free Bed
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (394+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. " Pat Dorgan spent 50 years at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids " and Friday was his last day. Dorgan, the hospital's longest-serving employee, built a career helping patients regain their ability to walk through orthotics and…...
Global Day of Unplugging: How a 24-hour digital detox can benefit your mind, body
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (427+ words) KENT COUNTY, Mich. " This weekend, as clocks spring forward for daylight saving time, health experts are encouraging people to consider another kind of reset " putting down their devices for the Global Day of Unplugging. The event runs from sundown March…...
Dementia simulator at Commonwealth Senior Living helps families understand what loved ones experience
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (478+ words) KENTWOOD, Mich. " A West Michigan senior living community is offering families, staff and community members a firsthand look at what it's like to live with dementia or Alzheimer's disease through a virtual dementia simulator. Commonwealth Senior Living uses the simulator…...
Enriched Living's annual gala returning for second year
1+ week, 1+ day ago (128+ words) Enriched Living's annual gala returning for second year'FOX 17 West Michigan News Enriched Living operates West Michigan residential homes for adults with disabilities Homes have modern amenities and are grouped by gender, with 24/7 care available to residents The organization will host…...
Weekly Wellness: Preventative Care and Screenings
1+ week, 2+ day ago (103+ words) Weekly Wellness: Preventative Care and Screenings'FOX 17 West Michigan News All opinions and views are of the advertiser and do not reflect the same of Fox 17.One of the best ways to protect long-term health is engage in preventative care, meeting…...