A special thank you to FOX17 evening anchor & UM Health-West Foundation impACT Board member Josh Berry & Foundation board member Ryan Graham for emceeing the 2024 Metro Way 5K. #LeadingHeartsAndMinds #HailToTheCaregivers
University of Michigan Health-West
Hospitals and Health Care
Wyoming, Michigan 20,584 followers
About us
University of Michigan Health-West is a nonprofit multispecialty medical provider that is relentlessly advancing health to serve West Michigan as part of the state’s top-ranked health system. Founded in Grand Rapids in 1942 by a group of osteopathic doctors, our organization today serves more than 250,000 patients annually at 30 locations across four counties, including a 208-bed teaching hospital in Wyoming, Michigan. More than 61,000 emergency patients are treated each year at the hospital, a Verified Level II Trauma Center, certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and accredited Chest Pain Center. Our physician-led medical group, University of Michigan Health Partners, drives excellence and convenient access to primary and specialty care, including the expertise of University of Michigan Health, consistently ranked among the nation’s top academic medical centers. In addition to earning top grades for safety and quality, University of Michigan Health-West is consistently recognized as a leader in the use of technology and as an inclusive employer of choice. It supports the health and wellness of all in the community, offering free Live Healthy education programs as well as outreach clinics to underserved areas.
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https://uofmhealthwest.org
External link for University of Michigan Health-West
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Wyoming, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1942
- Specialties
- Heart & Vascular, Emergency, Diabetes Education, Sports Medicine, Assisted Breathing, Rehab Services, Cancer Care, Family Practice, Imaging Services, Sleep Lab, Wound Center, Cosmetic Treatment, OB/GYN, ENT, Gastroenterology, Neurosciences, Orthopedics, and Ophthalmology
Locations
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Primary
5900 Byron Center Ave SW
Wyoming, Michigan 49519, US
Employees at University of Michigan Health-West
Updates
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Thank you to the more than 500 Metro Way 5K runners, walkers, volunteers & sponsors who showed up in the heat & humidity to support community health & wellness education at UM Health-West. #LeadingHeartsAndMinds #HailToTheCaregivers
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Join us for the Metro Way 5K & YMCA Youth Races Wednesday evening & support our community health programs. From cancer prevention to diabetes management, your participation helps fund free & reduced-cost services. UM Health-West Chief Community Officer Greg Meyer joins FOX17 Morning Mix to preview this family-friendly event. Register now for a fun evening of running & walking: https://lnkd.in/gCZ5HD2w #LeadingHeartsAndMinds #HailToTheCaregivers
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The University of Michigan Health-West Makabila employee resource group and Office for Health Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and STEM Greenhouse, recently hosted Sankofa STEM middle school students for an immersive day in healthcare career exploration. The event featured hands-on activities like CPR and IV demonstrations, heart monitoring, vein finding, hand hygiene, fitness and healthy lifestyle challenges. Students also explored various career pathways in medicine, including physician, advance practice providers, nursing, operations and business roles. Our volunteers and speakers introduced the students to inspiring Black clinicians and healthcare professionals, providing valuable insights and inspiration. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible. #HailToTheCaregivers
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University of Michigan Health-West reposted this
University of Michigan Health and MSU Health Care are entering into a joint operating agreement to provide neurosurgery and neurology care to the people of mid-Michigan, marking an unprecedented collaboration between the state’s two leading academic institutions. The two organizations announced the creation of the Neuro Care Network, a joint operating agreement that will include practitioners from both institutions to care for patients with neurological conditions. The agreement will enhance neurosurgery and neurology treatment for patients in mid-Michigan and provide a new level of care, convenience and innovation while keeping service close to home. Michigan Medicine MSU Health Care
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The UM Health-West Foundation is improving patient experience and supporting aspiring students by funding the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program. This initiative, in partnership with West Michigan Works!, helps reduce patient wait times and provider burnout by offering paid employment and hands-on learning to medical assistants during school. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTEdTZ-z #HailToTheCaregivers
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Because of worldwide computer outages, at University of Michigan Health-West we have experienced technical issues in some areas, and there may be delays in trying to connect with our services. However, our operations are continuing, and we are not canceling procedures or appointments at this time. All of our resources are dedicated to restoring full functionality as quickly as possible.
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Lace up your running or walking shoes and join us for the Metro Way 5K on July 31. Your participation supports UM Health-West's community health & wellness programs, offering free & low-cost health screenings, services, fitness classes & educational resources. Don't miss the free YMCA Youth Races, making this event fun for the whole family. Event details & registration: https://lnkd.in/dHkVi_W #LeadingHeartsAndMinds #HailToTheCaregivers
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University of Michigan Health ranks among the nation’s best hospitals in more specialties than any other Michigan hospital, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2024-2025. UM Health-West earned high performing designation for heart attack, hip replacement and knee replacement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g647kQTT #HailToTheCaregivers
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Congratulations to our expert providers for being named Grand Rapids Magazine's Top Doctors. This recognition highlights their excellence in medical specialties and positive contributions to the medical profession and our community. Find the right UM Health-West primary care physician for you: https://lnkd.in/gR7WenjS #HailToTheCaregivers
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