Francis J. Verde, MD

Kent County Medical Society member Francis J. Verde, MD, was part of an article on Parkinson's Disease appearing in The Grand Rapids Press Health section on Sunday, July 17.  The article showed how the diagnostic test called a DaTscan, can determine whether someone has Parkinson's Disease.

Dr. Angela Oostema-The Grand Rapids Press

Angela Oostema, MD contributed to an article in the Health Section of The Grand Rapids Press on Sunday, July 3 concerning the benefits of taking a vacation.  She noted that taking a vacation goes hand in hand with good health.  She said, "We know individuals are less likely to suffer from a heart attack the more vacation they take."

Dr. Robert Connors

Robert Connors, MD, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, received the 2011 Chairman's Medal from the National Patient Safety Foundation.

Drs. Rose Ramirez and John MacKeigan-The Grand Rapids Press

Rose Ramirez, MD and John MacKeigan, MD were featured in The Grand Rapids Press on Sunday, July 3 in an article about independent physicians and the Spectrum Health Medical Group working together.