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
18 Sep 2017
Stand Up To Falling – Learn What You Can Do
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.
Laura Macclam, BSN, RN, EMTP, injury prevention coordinator, Spectrum Health Butterworth Trauma Service is excited to spread the word about how to prevent falls.
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.
31 Jul 2017
Spectrum Health Innovations Featured at GVSU Engineering Design Expo
Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) believes that collaboration in innovation is key to success. Engaging partners within Spectrum Health and externally accelerates the transformation of ideas. Through collaborative initiatives and making the right connections, several employee ideas have been able to advance.
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.
29 Jun 2017
Can you prototype laughter? We can!
Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) was able to participate in the Teen Entrepreneurship Summer Academy (TESA) this year. “We participate in several community events and activities each year. This one is one of my favorites and I look forward to it every year. What the students come up with in one week is truly amazing.” Says Lori Henry.
21 Jun 2017
Spectrum Health Ideas Gaining Support in the Community
Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) believes that collaboration in innovation is key to success. Engaging partners within Spectrum Health and externally accelerates the transformation of ideas. Through collaborative initiatives and making the right connections, several employee ideas have been able to advance.
30 May 2017
Teen Entrepreneurship Summer Academy Comes to Grand Rapids!
Spectrum Health Innovations (SHI) is excited to be apart of this year’s Teen Entrepreneurship Summer Academy (TESA)! For the second year in a row, SHI will contribute our entrepreneurship expertise during the innovation ideation session part.
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.