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Research Funds Come To Grand Rapids
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NIGMS Invests in Scientific Grand Opportunities with Recovery Act Funds

mackeigan_of_vanandel_instituteThe National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is investing $42.3 million for grants in scientific areas it identified as "Grand Opportunities (GO)." NIH developed the GO grant program to stimulate biomedical research and the economy using funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act).

Locally, a $1.3 million grant has been awarded to Dr. Jeffrey MacKeigan of the VanAndel Institute. He will study colon cancer cells' genetic makeup and how they develop a resistance to chemotherapy, with a view to more effective treatment of this disease. Colon cancer kills some 50,000 people a year. MacKeigan says, "92% of colon cancer patients do not live more than five years" (GR Press). He believes his research may significantly affect these outcomes. MacKeigan also says that outcomes for other cancers (ovarian and breast, for instance) may be affected by this research study.

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Traveling with Kidney Disease
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Written by Linda Gordon   

Hemodialysis_machineIt’s not that Simple

When most people decide to take a long distance trip all they have to do is either hop in the automobile or purchase an airline ticket; but it’s not that simple for everyone. 

When our nephew Jake, who lives in Oregon, decided to visit us for a week this summer in Arkansas, there were hurdles he had to overcome.   He could not just hop in his automobile and go, he could not just call a travel agent or even purchase a ticket online without first doing some other things. 

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Pumped Up!
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Written by Brad Orsted   

New Trends In Diabetic Care

Insulin_pump_and_infusion_setAs the parent of a child with diabetes, I can tell you first hand how one of the newest medical products -- the insulin pump -- has revolutionized diabetes care and changed our lives. 

Gone are the days of painful, multiple injections and guessing how much insulin she will need at night to keep her regulated.  It’s hard enough to give your own child injections, and with the invention of the insulin pump neither the school nurse, a friend’s parent, nor we ourselves should ever need to do so.  

 Insulin pumps are a computerized device approximately the size of a cell phone.  They can be clipped on a belt or worn in a pouch.  The pump holds a reservoir containing enough insulin to last for several days.  Here’s how it works. 

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Specialized Care for Women
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Written by Amanda Johnston   

The Women’s Health Center of West Michigan
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The exuberant growth along the medical mile has extended its long arm to women with the opening of the Women’s Health Center of West Michigan, a beautiful complex located at 555 MidTowne Street NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. 

Within this gorgeous new building is Grand Rapids Women’s Health, PC, a recent amalgamation of three different practices: Grand Valley Gynecologists, PC, Knollcrest OB/GYN, PC, and Newton, Frank, and Blickley OB/GYN, PC.

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Surgical Oncologist/Breast Surgeon Joins Spectrum Health Medical Group
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September 1, 2009

Dr. Marianne MelnikMarianne Melnik, MD, has joined the Spectrum Health Medical Group effective today.

"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Melnik to our group," said James M. Tucci, MD, MMM, president, Spectrum Health Medical Group. "Dr. Melnik brings outstanding skills and experience in the critical area of surgical oncology, particularly in breast care."

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Spectrum Health Medical Group Adds General Surgeon
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September 1, 2009

Dr. David ScheeresDavid Scheeres, MD, has joined the Spectrum Health Medical Group effective today.

"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Scheeres to our group," said James M. Tucci, MD, MMM, president, Spectrum Health Medical Group. "Dr. Scheeres brings invaluable experience as a general surgeon and medical educator that will help reinforce our comprehensive, patient-centered care and our academic aspirations."

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How Nursing is Changing
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Written by Janeis Schippers   

An obstetrics nurse (a labor and delivery nurse) who is also a certified mid-wife, whom I will call Susan, graciously granted me an interview regarding some of the current changes she sees in obstetrics. 

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Save Money on Prescriptions with the Kent County Rx Card
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Written by Amanda Johnston   
In these cash-strapped times, it’s always nice to save a little money!  Daily expenses can be almost unbearable, not to mention the high price of prescription drugs.  

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Medical Mile - Both Sides Now
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Written by Deb Marcusse   
The Medical Mile in Grand Rapids was the scene Sunday for demonstrators on both sides of the health care debate sweeping the country.

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Kent County Senior Millage
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Written by Amanda Johnston   


Did you know that Kent County passed a senior millage specifically designed to fund programs that help  the elderly maintain independent lifestyles?  It was started in 1998 and has since been renewed with an increase in funding. 

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Spectrum Health - Blodgett Campus
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Written by Alyson Kieda   

Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, had its humble beginnings in 1846 with a few women who wanted to ease the suffering of the people they saw around them in the village of Grand Rapids. The women set up a charitable association and then cared for their patients in a small cottage.

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Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital
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Written by Adam Forrest   

TREATING YOUR CHILDRENhelen_devos_childrens_hospital
Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital is the largest children’s care facility in West Michigan. And with 40
pediatric specialties, it provides the broadest range of children’s services and programs in the region. Of special note is the hospital’s treatment of cancer - one of the largest hematology and oncology programs in the US.
 
In 2006 construction began on a new, state-of-the-art hospital and teaching facility will open in 2011. Learn more about the new building

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Spectrum Health Butterworth: From House to Hospital
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Written by Adam Forrest   

 Butterworth Hospital got its start in the 19th century as an 11-room house staffed not by professionals but by some compassionate ladies with time on their hands. Today Butterworth is the largest campus in the Spectrum Health group and is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in West Michigan.

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