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Diabetes affects more than 25 percent of Americans ages 65 or older, according to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), if current trends continue, this percentage is projected to double for all U.S. adults (ages 18-79) by 2050. Not only is diabetes a growing disease but it is also extremely expensive. In 2016, the CMS estimates Medicare spent $42 billion more on beneficiaries with diabetes than it would have spent if they did not have the disease. The majority of people with diabetes ha...

Holland Hospital and OB/GYN Associates of Holland are partnering to offer OB/GYN services in South Haven, Michigan. Holland Hospital’s new South Haven location at 749 Phillips Street will open October 8. OB/GYN Associates of Holland will see patients at the new South Haven location on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 – 4 pm. A community open house is planned for Thursday, September 27 from 6 – 8 pm . Your hosts from OB/GYN Associates will be on hand to answer questions and provide tours of the newly remode...

Back to school not only means gathering school supplies, packing lunches and enduring the groans of homework—it also means making sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date. When it comes to immunization, there really is no question. Without proper immunization, many vaccine-preventable diseases can have dangerous consequences, from seizures and brain damage to blindness and even death—for your child, yourself and others around you both. Before you consider forgoing vaccinations, talk with your child...

Did you know nearly 27% of children in the United States live with chronic health conditions like asthma or allergies? These conditions can have major effects on a child’s daily life and normal activities; like going to school. If a chronic health condition affects your child, working successfully with your school's nurse will help keep him or her safe and allow them to get the most out of their school year. Healthy children make better learners. Because a majority of a child's day is spent in the class...

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Holland Hospital for Excellent Care in Hip Replacement Holland Hospital is receiving national recognition as a High Performing Hospital in hip replacement by the U.S. News & World Report . The U.S. News analysis of hospitals includes data from nearly 5,000 healthcare centers across multiple medical specialties, procedures and medical conditions. Of all hospitals evaluated, fewer than 30% earned a single High Performing rating. These ratings focus on individual...

Holland Hospital; the only healthcare provider in Michigan awarded the Gold Performance Achievement Award for treating heart attack patients The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the bloc...

Holland Hospital Introduces Lifestyle Medicine It’s no surprise that our lifestyle choices impact our overall well-being, but did you know that healthy living can prevent or even reverse as much as 80 percent of chronic disease? “The best medicine is living a lifestyle that helps prevent illness and strengthens the body to fight it,” said Dr. Tyler Murphy , internal medicine/lifestyle medicine physician with Holland Hospital. Dr. Murphy is pleased to introduce Lifestyle Medicine , a research and evidenc...

Holland Hospital now offers SmartCurve TM Holland, Mich., June 4, 2018 - SmartCurve™’s curved design distributes pressure more evenly over the breast to reduce pinching. Despite their critical role in detecting breast cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages, mammograms are not a cakewalk for many women. In fact, about seven out of 10 report experiencing some degree of pain during mammography. Discomfort is a leading reason why women avoid scheduling this potentially lifesaving screening. The go...

Two organizations are recognizing Holland Hospital for exceptional patient experience - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) as well as Healthgrades , the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. For the 10th year in a row, Holland Hospital has received Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ as one of the top 15% of hospitals in the nation for overall patient experience. The award recognizes hospitals that provide an exceptional...

Holland Hospital Encourages Community Engagement Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability that occurs without warning. Rapid appropriate treatment is essential, so everyone should recognize the signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately. Yet, stroke victims often wait or try to drive to the hospital themselves – delaying vital care. “First and foremost, if you think you’re having a stroke, or someone you love is having one, the most important thing you can do is CALL 911. Do not delay. EMS resp...