The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Video is Available to Spectrum Health Patients and Families
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month! Find out how people are raising awareness and tips for those living with epilepsy.
9 Nov 2017
6 Oct 2017
The Thermal Bra – An Innovation for Women After Breast Cancer
In this video, Jodie speaks about her innovation currently known as the thermal bra.
Jodie Faber, BS, CWP, manager, Spectrum Health United Lifestyles, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. Because of genetic testing, she was diagnosed early and chose to have a double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. Jodie now has breast implants that brought on a chilling problem.Continue Reading
31 Aug 2017
Home Health Project Leads to Innovative Solution
According to medicare.gov, home health care is defined as a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury.
By 2020, the home health industry will see a 69% growth in additional jobs within the home care field. That’s 1.3 million jobs! The reason for this growth? People are seeing home health care as a need, it’s more affordable, they have a desire to age in place, and simply the convenience of it (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015).
21 Aug 2017
Dr. Lebolt: This would still be sitting at the side of my desk
Dr. James Lebolt spends his days helping his patients with upper arm sprains, shoulder pain, and strains. At times, there is no avoiding surgery, but many of his patients could be helped with a well-designed shoulder brace.
4 Aug 2017
Helping Talent Find Their “Fit” in West Michigan
On July 25, several representatives from area companies attended a MiDevice meeting at Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI).
MiDevice is a consortium run by The Right Place to give medical device companies the opportunity to collaborate, cooperate and promote their expertise in the industry – from concept design through manufacturing and distribution.
12 Jul 2017
Dr. Chambers: At First It’s Only an Idea
Innovation starts with a good idea. However, a good idea alone is no guarantee of viable, marketable product. Depending on the complexity of the product innovation, it takes many experts, time and tenacity to bring an idea to fruition.
11 Jul 2017
Behind the Scenes with Michigan Healthcare Experts
On June 29th, Dr. Brent Mulder, Senior Director at Spectrum Health Innovations was featured on Michigan Business Rap radio show for “Entrepreneur Friday” through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Other Michigan hospital systems featured were Beaumont Health, Henry Ford Hospital System, and Genesys Health System.
9 Jun 2017
Spectrum Health Innovations Presents at NTI Conference
Everyday nurses use a variety of software and medical devices. Often out of frustration with existing technologies and products not meeting all of their needs, they are forced to improvise or identify work around plans. One might say they are natural innovators. These work-arounds are innovations and often go unrecognized due to lack of time and resources.
23 May 2017
GVSU Recognizes SHI with Distinguished Community Engagement Initiative Award
Spectrum Health Innovations recently received the Grand Valley State University Distinguished Community Engagement Initiative Award. The award recognizes a sustainable partnership between GVSU students and community members.
4 May 2017
Spectrum Health Idea Wins Big at MWest Challenge
After months of planning and preparation, the MWest Challenge has finally come to a close. It was truly a unique collaboration between Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) at Grand Valley State University, West Michigan College and Universities Group, and Spectrum Health Innovations.
14 Apr 2017
“Innovations are a priority in the Biomedical Technology program”
Community relationships and partnerships have always been an important aspect of Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI). SHI works closely with high school students interested in health care. The Health Sciences Early College Academy is one example of SHI’s partnerships with Kent ISD.
17 Mar 2017
Craig Dubitsky friendly founder of hello® products – comes to Grand Rapids, Michigan
Do you think like an entrepreneur, hope to own your business one day, or maybe you are curious what that journey looks like?
If so, the MWest Showcase event is a must attend for you! As part of this year’s MWest Business Plan competition, Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) is sponsoring the MWest Showcase event the evening before with keynote speaker Craig Dubitsky.
Mark your calendars, and RSVP today!
16 Feb 2017
Attend the 2017 MWest Innovation Showcase!
Attention MWest Entrepreneurs and Students!
Attend the MWest Challenge Innovation Showcase on April 20th, 2017 from 5p.m.-7:30p.m.
10 Feb 2017
Northview and Forest Hills High School Students Visit SHI for Groundhog Shadow Day
What do you think about when you hear Groundhog Day? It’s probably the furry weather expert Punxsutawney Phil.
For Kent Intermediate School District, it’s the opportunity for high school students to job shadow with companies all over Kent County.
With over 700 job shadows, the possibilities were endless for students and Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) was delighted to participate!
15 Dec 2016
Shouldering the Pain: A Shoulder Brace to Prevent Further Injury
The numbers are astounding: every year, more than 7.5 million people go to a doctor’s office for shoulder pain, upper arm sprains and strains. James R. Lebolt, DO, section chief and orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine, Spectrum Health Medical Group, sees more than a few hundred such patients annually for these types of complaints.
The most commonly used shoulder braces currently prescribed offer stability in the shoulder area , but their design, Dr. Lebolt says, has changed little since the 1980s and 1990s, when the braces were first made.
30 Nov 2016
Annual Impact Report: Innovative Insights Lead to Excellent Health Care
Spectrum Health Innovations is excited to share the highlights from Fiscal Year 2016. The digital impact report highlights several of the accomplishments over the past year. Projects such as the epilepsy monitoring unit, probe and gel holder, scheduling software, and the nasogastric tube holder are to name a few. Working with area development firms and universities has once again illustrated the power of collaboration.
11 Nov 2016
Sliding with Ease: A Better Solution for Patient Transfers
Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) is thrilled to be partnering with Grand Valley State University (GVSU) once again. As a university that is passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation, SHI is looking forward to another semester with both business and engineering students in helping better our patient experiences.
26 Oct 2016
Project Update: SHI and KCAD at FSU
Exciting projects are in the works with students from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) and Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI). Spectrum Health Innovations is thrilled to be partnering with KCAD for the third year in a row. Students from interior design, industrial design, photography, and digital media will have the pleasure of working with Spectrum Health medical professionals and Spectrum Health Innovations. For KCAD students, this will be an exceptionally busy year.Continue Reading
24 Oct 2016
Spectrum Health Innovations partners with Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University
Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) and Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD FSU) continue to explore the redesign of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit room project this fall.Continue Reading
13 Oct 2016
Spectrum Health Neurology Team Presents New Ideas At National Conference
Over the past month, the Spectrum Health neurology team traveled to Pittsburg for the American Society of Electroencephalographic Technicians 2016 Annual Conference. ASET is a premier exposition and education opportunity for neurodiagnostic technologists all over the country. Nearly 600 people including management, students, and educators took part in the three day conference. It is a must attend event for all professionals in the field. The conference provides an environment for exploring the latest trends, hands-on workshops, lectures, and the opportunity to further your professional growth. It also provided attendees the chance to connect with peers and leading experts in the industry.