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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...

Jane Borr Receives 2018 Michigan School Nurse Administrator of the Year Award Jane Borr, RN, is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan School Nurse Administrator of the Year award. Borr started her career with Holland Hospital in 1980 and became part of the School Nurse Program in 2001. Borr has served as the School Nurse Manager since 2004. The School Nurse Program is a partnership between Holland Hospital and five local school districts; Holland Public, West Ottawa, Hamilton, Holland Christian and Fennvil...

Holland Hospital Participates in Stroke Awareness Month Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every 4 minutes, someone dies of stroke. But what is stroke ? Is it possible to prevent it or regain health and independence after having one? To help the community better understand stroke, Holland Hospital is proudly participating in Stroke Awareness Month and offering a free physician lecture to address some of these questions and concerns. “When it comes to stroke, knowledge is power,”...

Improving Quality Through Research Each semester, Hope College nursing students work hand-in-hand with Holland Hospital to analyze areas of improvement and expand their knowledge in the healthcare world. (Pictured to the right: Four Hope College nursing students presented their research projects at Holland Hospital in December 2017). This semester, six students have been working in conjunction with Spiritual Care Services, Home Health Services and Orthopedics . Project topics include: Satisfaction with ...

For the 16th year in a row, Holland Hospital has been named one of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in West Michigan . This recognition places Holland Hospital among the most influential, trend-setting companies along the lakeshore. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, program is presented through the National Association for Business Resources(NABR), which identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee en...

Grant allows the Holland Physician Hospital Organization to help fight opioid abuse along the Lakeshore Holland, MI – Opioid addiction is one of America’s leading health crises. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , opioids (including prescription opioids, fentanyl and heroin) killed more than 42,000 people in 2016, which is more than any year on record.  The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation is awarding $1,085,160 to support research and community programs ...

Holland Hospital Participates in Problem Gambling Awareness Month Holland Hospital, in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling , dedicates March to helping people “ have the conversation” about problem gambling. Approximately 2 million (1%) of U.S. adults are estimated to meet criteria for pathological gambling, another 4-6 million (2-3%) would be considered problem gamblers; yet for many, gambling remains a hidden addiction. As March Madness reaches a crescendo with an estimated $10...