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Van Andel Institute's New Positions and Promotions PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Medical Mile Team   
Saturday, 08 May 2010 00:00
vanandel-institute-signThe Van Andel Institute, located on Medical Mile has appointed new postions including 1 new Board member in the last 90+ days.
Dr Jim Mason,
Dr John Bender,
Jack Frick,
Tim Myers,
Linda Zarzecki,
Joe Gavan,
Dr. Mark Neff
and Jose Cardenas are those who are named.
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Medical Mile - The MSU/Secchia Center Get $5,000,000 Matching Gift PDF Print E-mail
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Written by MSU.edu   
Saturday, 01 May 2010 14:44
medical-mile-secchia-centerMichigan State University College of Human Medicine Dean Marsha D. Rappley, M.D., announced a dollar-for-dollar pledge for up to $5 million toward the completion of the MSU College of Human Medicine Campaign for the Secchia Center.

The Secchia Center,
located on Medical Mile is a $90 million, state-of-the- art medical education building, is in final stages of construction and will become home to MSU College of Human Medicine, when dedicated September 10, 2010.
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Our Own Grand Rapids Doctors PDF Print E-mail
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Written by MM Team   
Tuesday, 06 April 2010 21:02
medical-mile-grand-rapids-doctorsGrand Rapids, Michigan is known for its affordable lifestyle and relaxing environment. Over the years the city has grown substantially because of its steady economy and the unprecedented growth of several major industries including health science. In fact, Grand Rapids doctors are some of the most highly trained doctors in the country and the city's growing research and higher education institutions is making it a hotspot for many health care providers and health-related businesses.

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Acute Pain Relief PDF Print E-mail
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Written by MedicalMile.com Health Team   
Tuesday, 02 February 2010 22:54
medical mile lungs picYou might be very interested to know, that the FDA just approved a "Morphine Oral Sulfate Solution" to be used for the relief of chronic, acute, severe and even moderate pain for certain patients. Well now...Who qualifies? Opioid-Tolerant patients. They qualify according to the FDA in a new release. Approval is part of FDA's unapproved drugs initiative.

FDA has approved morphine for some time, yet this concetration and form was not approved until now.

Roxane Laboratories, the manufacturer of the now-approved product is working with the FDA to ensure enough of the Morphine Oral Sulfate Solution will be available to patients that need it. Ask your doctor for more information - see our directory on
MedicalMile.com

One benefit of the FDA approval process is a requirement for manufacturers to provide sufficient information on how to safely prescribe and use a drug. Manufacturers may also have to establish additional safety measures to manage unique risks of a medicine. For this formulation of morphine, the manufacturer had to develop a safety program prior to approval to address the known risks of morphine misuse, abuse and overdose.
 
Kid's Cancer Storys PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Debra Marcusse   
Friday, 11 December 2009 10:17

Kids_cancer_storys

What do 5 kid-authors have in common? They each have a mom ... and each of their moms has cancer.

Samantha Cheshire, Naomi Parker, David Whynot, Delaney Whynot, and Drake Yarian are not your typical authors. For one thing, they were 5th and 6th graders when they wrote a very touching book detailing their experiences about their moms having cancer.
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Research Funds Come To Grand Rapids PDF Print E-mail
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Written by NIH with MM Team   
Thursday, 26 November 2009 05:59

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 PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Linda Gordon   
Saturday, 24 October 2009 09:12

Hemodialysis_machineWhen 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! PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Brad Orsted   
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 10:20

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.

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Specialized Care for Women PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Amanda Johnston   
Monday, 14 September 2009 14:56

The Women’s Health Center of West Michigan

Womens_health_centerThe 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 PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 14:45

 

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 PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 02 September 2009 14:40


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 PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Janeis Schippers   
Saturday, 29 August 2009 11:47

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 PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Amanda Johnston   
Friday, 28 August 2009 06:59
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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