Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Names Scholarship Recipients Holland Hospital’s Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the Auxiliary’s 2013 Scholarship Awards.  College students Alleta Huisman, Lance Jongekrijg, Shelby Moeke, and Elizabeth Ott were each awarded a scholarship in the amount of $3,000 to be used toward their college education. Huisman attends Trinity Christian College in the Chicago area, studying to be an Occupational Therapist.  Jongekri...

Medical Office Building Construction Starts April 29   Holland - Holland Hospital announced today it will begin site preparation at the end of April for the construction of a new medical office building on the hospital’s main campus.   The 33,000 square foot, single story building will be built on the south side of the campus, next to the hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center.   The decision to build the new structure was made, in part, based on discussions with the West Michigan Heart...

Fabulous chefs, locally prepared food, top notch auction items and a fun-filled room with more than 600 guests created the perfect environment for a record-setting Culinary Cabaret event on March 7.  Attendees, event partners, and local restaurants helped to raise $174,215 for the Holland Community Health Center, surpassing last year’s fund raiser by more than $13,000.  “We are so fortunate to have so many individuals, corporations and organizations that understand the health care needs within...

Less than one week after being selected an America’s 100 Best hospital by Healthgrades, Holland Hospital has been honored again.  Yesterday, Truven Health Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters) named Holland Hospital as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals.  This is the eighth consecutive year the Hospital has received this top honor.  We are the only hospital in West Michigan to have received both the Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals and the Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospit...

Holland Hospital announced today that it has achieved a place on Healthgrades America’s 100 Best hospitals list.  To be recognized with this distinction, hospitals must have had risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates that were among the lowest 5% in the nation for a minimum of four years.  “We are delighted to add this exciting distinction to the list of accolades earned in our pursuit of clinical quality excellence,” said Dale Sowders, Holland Hospital President and CEO.  “Congra...

Holland Hospital has been recognized for encouraging its employees to lead healthier lives.  In late October, the hospital received a Finalist Award as one of Michigan’s Healthiest Employers, finishing second among eligible organizations outside of the Metro Detroit area with 500 - 1499 FTEs.  “It’s an honor to win this award,” said Sandy Navarro, employee wellness coordinator for Holland Hospital.  “We want our employees to be at their optimum physical and mental health.  We need to...

Holland Hospital’s Joint Replacement Center today received the 2013 Joint Replacement Excellence Award from Healthgrades®, a leading provider of information to help consumers make informed decisions about physicians and hospitals.  The award was announced in the American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation in which the performances of approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide were evaluated across nearly 30 of the most common conditions and procedures.  "This desig...

Annual Employee Campaign Benefits Jefferson School Students HOLLAND – Holland Hospital employees stepped forward with their hearts and wallets during this year’s annual employee giving campaign.   A total of $67,850 was raised during a six week period in late summer.  The dollars help fund the hospital’s School Nursing program at Jefferson School in Holland. “The school nurse program is critical to the safety and health of our student population,” explains Jefferson Elementary 1st grade t...

Documentary, Q&A to address Menopause Hormone Therapy

HOLLAND – Holland Hospital has been awarded Primary Stroke Center certification (PSC) by the accrediting organization DNV Healthcare. The designation signifies that Holland Hospital has met the rigorous standards for treatment of stroke victims as defined by the Guidelines of the Brain Attack Coalition and the Recommendations of the American Stroke Association. “On behalf of our patients and their families, we are very proud of this achievement,” says Carolyn Schaefer, Nursing Director and leader of the...

Holland – Holland Hospital has become the first hospital in the west Michigan area to perform a single-session bilateral total hip replacement.   The surgery was performed on April 2, 2012, by orthopedic surgeon Derick Johnson, DO, of The Bone & Joint Center and the Holland Hospital surgical staff. The procedure lasted approximately three hours. “Single-session bilateral hip replacements have been performed elsewhere, but none that we are aware of in this area and only a few nationally,” says D...

Holland Hospital Earns Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals Award Thomson Reuters yesterday released its annual study identifying the 100 top U.S. hospitals based on their overall organizational performance.  Holland Hospital is the only hospital from the western Michigan area to make the list.  This is the seventh consecutive year Holland Hospital has been chosen by Thomson Reuters as a 100 Top Hospital. “We are the only Michigan hospital in the ‘medium size’ category, and we are among the top 2...

The federal government now requires that non-profit hospitals conduct a community health assessment. These census-like studies help health care providers build stronger relationships with their communities, identify needs and dedicate funding and other resources toward programs that clearly benefit local residents. Several community and health care organizations formed a collaborative team to implement a three-part survey focused on identifying and defining our local health issues, concerns and needs. Th...

Holland - April 9, 2012 - Holland Hospital’s annual fundraiser, Culinary Cabaret, netted a record amount of donations this year, all of which will benefit the Holland Community Health Center on River Avenue in Holland.  The event raised more than $161,000, exceeding last year’s total by more than $25,000. “With everyone doing their part, we were able to raise $25,000 more than last year,” said Colleen Perdok, Holland Hospital Fund Development Coordinator. “This outpouring of support shows just how ...

Holland - Feb 16, 2012 - Holland Hospital is pleased to announce that Barb DePree, M.D., of Women’s Midlife Services in Holland has joined the hospital’s Lakeshore Health Partners medical group, becoming Lakeshore Health Partners–Women’s Health .  Dr. DePree is a board-certified gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner specializing in women’s midlife health issues, including gynecological care and menopause-related issues such as hormone-replacement therapy and sexual health.  Dr. DeP...

HOLLAND – Dec. 22, 2011 - Holland Hospital is pleased to announce that the surgical practice Lakeshore Surgical Associates of Holland is joining the hospital’s Lakeshore Health Partners physician medical group. Effective January 1, 2012, Lakeshore Surgical Associates, including Drs. Stephen VanWylen, Daniel DeCook and William Houskamp and staff, will be known as Lakeshore Health Partners – General Surgery.  The surgical practice specializes in thoracic surgery; advanced laparoscopic surgery; surgic...

HOLLAND – Dec. 12, 2011 - Holland Hospital is being recognized as a national Best and Brightest Companies To Work For. TM For the first time in its history, the National Association for Business Resources has chosen Best and Brightest award winning organizations at the national level, and Holland Hospital is included in the inaugural group of 87 award recipients.  The Hospital has also been recognized locally as a West Michigan Best and Brightest organization for nine consecutive years. “Nationally...

 HOLLAND – Dec. 5, 2011 - Holland Hospital and its community locations in Holland, Zeeland, and Douglas have received ISO 9001:2008 certification, following an intensive, two-year quality initiative. Holland Hospital joins only a few other hospitals in Michigan that have met the stringent International Organization for Standardization (ISO) guidelines. “ISO 9001:2008 is a proven Quality Management System (QMS) that outlines business practices for achieving and improving quality. It is used througho...

HOLLAND – Nov. 29, 2011 - Holland Hospital is pleased to welcome Kathleen Nania as the hospital’s Director of Women’s and Children’s Services.   Nania succeeds Kathy Austin who served in that capacity until retiring earlier this year.   Nania earned her nursing degree from Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in South Bend, Indiana.   She obtained her Bachelors Degree from Indiana University and Masters Degree from the University of Notre Dame.   As Director of Women’s and Children’s ...

HOLLAND – Nov. 3, 2011 - Holland Hospital is pleased to welcome clinical psychiatrist Jillian Lankford MD, to its Behavioral Health Services department.  Dr. Lankford joins James Dumerauf, MD, and Bobga Fomunung, MD in practice at 854 S. Washington Ave, Suite 330 in Holland. Dr. Lankford received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, followed by an internship and residency at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.  Dr. Lankford rec...

 HOLLAND – Oct. 27, 2011 - Holland Hospital’s Joint Replacement Center has been deemed a Destination Center of Superior Performance by the health care firm Marshall | Steele and Associates.  The Center underwent a two-day assessment by Marshall | Steele representatives in September which included interviews with key stakeholders as well as an evaluation of patient outcomes.  Based on the results of the evaluation, the Joint Replacement Center was awarded the Destination Center of Superior...

HOLLAND – Oct. 10, 2011 - Holland Hospital employees have set a new record for giving to the annual employee campaign.  This year’s campaign raised $70,080.16, an increase of more than 9% over last year. “We are thrilled with the result of our internal campaign,” says Colleen Perdok, Holland Hospital Fund Development Coordinator.  “All of the funds raised will help us continue to support our School Nursing program for 600 children at Jefferson School in Holland.” According to Perdok, the Hospi...

HOLLAND – Sept. 26, 2011 - Careers in the healthcare industry will be the center of focus at the 6th annual Rx for Health Careers event on Tuesday, October 11.  Designed for Ottawa County area high school students and their parents, the event provides a close up look at more than 40 occupations within the healthcare field.  No registration is required and there’s no cost to attend.  “Rx for Health Careers provides a fun, interactive way for students and their parents to talk informally, o...

HOLLAND – Aug. 24, 2011 - For the second straight year, Holland Hospital’s cardiology program has been awarded the Gold Performance Achievement Award by the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) and American College of Cardiology Foundation.  Only 167 hospitals nationwide received the Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2011.   “The American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association commend Holland Hospital for its success in implementing standards of care a...

HOLLAND – June 6, 2011 - Patients at Holland Hospital can now enjoy their favorite television programs in greater detail, thanks to a gift of approximately $80,000 from Holland Hospital’s Volunteer Auxiliary. The Auxiliary’s donation has been used to install 63 new 32-inch flat-screen televisions, replacing older 19-inch tube sets on the inpatient floors of Hospital's main campus. “Volunteers are an essential component to quality patient care at Holland Hospital,” said Sandi Beelen, director of Voluntee...

HOLLAND – May 09, 2011 - Holland Hospital is pleased to welcome Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, Anne M. McKay, MSN, ANP-BC to the lakeshore area.  McKay specializes in osteoporosis diagnosis and management, and has extensive knowledge and experience in developing programs around comprehensive osteoporosis-specific care.  She will offer consultation and patient management services for Holland Hospital’s osteoporosis and bone health program.       McKay earned her Bachelo...

HOLLAND – May 2, 2011 - The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) has announced that Bart D. Sak, MD of Holland has earned the Fellow in Hospital Medicine (FHM) designation. Dr. Sak practices at Holland Hospital as part of Lakeshore Health Partners - Adult Hospitalists.   “Until now, hospitalists have not had a way to distinguish themselves from their colleagues,” said SHM’s CEO, Larry Wellikson, MD. “The FHM designation gives hospitalists a chance to set themselves apart and be recognized for all of ...

HOLLAND – April 13, 2011 - For a 9th consecutive year, Holland Hospital has been named a West Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA).  According to MBPA, winning companies practice innovative strategies and represent best practices in human resources in industries as diverse as automotive, insurance, hospitality, communications and nonprofit organizations. “This year’s 101 award recipients stand out from most businesses i...

HOLLAND – March 28, 2011 - Thomson Reuters, a national industry leader in healthcare data, today announced its 2011 Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals award winners. For a sixth consecutive year, Holland Hospital has been named to the list, and is the only Michigan hospital listed this year in the medium size community hospital category.      “Holland Hospital staff and physicians strive for excellence to deliver the very best care to each and every patient we serve, and our designation as...

HOLLAND – March 22, 2011 - The Lakeshore Health Partners (LHP) physician group in Holland has been recognized by the National Committee of Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.  In order to receive this designation, LHP needed to meet the NCQA standards of health care delivery using patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long-term patient/physician relationships.   “The patient-centered medical home promises to improve health and health care...

HOLLAND – March 21, 2011 - Holland Hospital is pleased to welcome clinical neurologist Gerald F. Robbins, DO, FACN to Lakeshore Health Partners (LHP) – Neurology.  Dr. Robbins joins Steven VanDoornik, MD, and Paul Ariagno, MD in practice at 577 Michigan Avenue, Suite 104 in Holland Dr. Robbins received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by an internship and residency at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, MI and Epilepsy minifellowships at Bowm...

HOLLAND – Feb. 1, 2011 - HealthGrades, a national independent healthcare ratings organization, has named Holland Hospital as one of its Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence™.   In the recently released HealthGrades Quality Study, Holland Hospital ranked in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide across 26 different medical procedures and diagnoses.  Nearly 5,000 hospitals were reviewed for the study.   According to the study results: Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence o...