Robert H. Connors, MD

Dr. Robert H. Connors, a pediatric surgeon and President to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, has received the 2011 Chairman’s Medal from the National Patient Safety Foundation.

Phillip G. Wise, MD

Dr. Phillip G. Wise presented information on Prostate Cancer in the Grand Rapids Press’ Health section.

Paul R. Kemmeter, MD

Dr. Paul R. Kemmeter discussed Bariatric procedures offered to patients challenged by obesity. This was presented in the July 31, 2011 Grand Rapids Press’ Health Section.

Cruisin' with KCMS & KCMSA

The Kent County Medical Society with the Kent County Medical Society Alliance held a joint social event at the Classic Car Collectors and Good Friends Auto of Marty and Mark Campbell, Dee and Dom Federico, and Pat and Peter Renucci.  Almost 100 friends participated and dreamed of cruisin’ in one of the classic beauties.  

A special thanks to the owners of Classic Car Collectors and Good Friends Auto for sharing their special collections with members.

Donald Condit, MD, MBA

Governor Rick Snyder has appointed Donald Condit, MD, MBA to serve on the Crime Victim Services Commission.  This commission works to increase and enhance victim assistance in communities throughout Michigan.  Dr. Condit currently serves on the Kent County Medical Society and Project Access Boards.

Steven L. Bezinque, DO-ArtPrize

Kent County Medical Society member Steven L. Bezinque, DO was highlighted in the Grand Rapids Press.  Dr. Bezinque, a pediatric radiologist, was photographed with his ArtPrize entry "Reach" near the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. His piece has 206 glass hands, which is the number of beds in the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and the number of bones in the human body.

David J. Dobbie, MD

Dr. David J. Dobbie, featured in the Grand Rapids Press Health Section, addressed the importance of timely flu vaccines.

Steven L. Ringler, MD

Dr. Steven Ringler was named a Top Doctor in Plastic Surgery by U.S. News and World Report.

Eric Bouwens, MD

Dr. Eric Bouwens was featured in the Grand Rapids Press Health Section providing reminders to local patients about utilizing various programs and resources in managing reduced health care benefits.