Thursday, June 30, 2011

Dr. Thomas H. Peterson

Thomas H. Peterson, MD appeared live on WOOD-TV8 on June 28.  He was speaking about an Associated Press statement on how the media and ads are influencing children today leading to their obesity.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Dr. John Collins

Dr. John Collins, vice president of clinical quality at St. Mary's is among 34 participants selected to join the Disparities Leadership Program for 2011-12.  This group of health care organizations from around the country seeks to develop strategies to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care and provide equitable services consistent with the highest standards of care.  This appeared in the Health Section of The Grand Rapids Press, June 26, 2011.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Dr. Brad Irving

Metro Health Hospital has named Dr. Brad Irving its 2011 Nursing Chosen Physician of the Year.  The award is given by Metro Health's Professional Nursing Council to a physician who exemplifies best practices and support of the role of nurses as part of the health care team.

Dr. Robert Connors

Dr. Robert Connors received the 2011 Chairman's Medal for the National Patient Safety Foundation given at the recent NPSF Patient Safety Congress in Washington, DC.

Dr. Thomas H. Peterson-Grand Rapids Press

Dr. Thomas H. Peterson had an article in the Health Section of the Grand Rapids Press Sunday, June 12.  It was titled "A Health Check for America, Starting in West Michigan".  It focused on the sorry state of the health of Americans and what changes in lifestyle and culture need to be made to improve the situation.