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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...

Holland Hospital therapist says this is a move in the right direction. If you have access to a television, computer or mobile phone, you have access to video games. More now than ever, people young and old alike, are playing them. “Gaming is engrained in our culture,” said Therapist, Mark Bombara , with Holland Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services . “Sales and usage continue to increase as technology improves. Online-play increases access and excitement allowing for massive numbers of people to play si...

Top National Award Reflects Holland Hospital's Consistent Quality of Care Holland Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation for the fourth year in a row. Holland Hospital consistently performs among the top 1% when compared to nearly 4,500 hospitals across the nation. For the fourth year in a row, Holland Hospital has earned the America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award from Healthgrades , the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. Of the nearly 4,50...

Holland Hospital's Emergency Department Collects Clothing to Give to Patients in Need Through donations, the Care Closet provides clothing to patients in the Emergency Department who are in need of warm clothing or a change of clothes. During the winter months, it is not uncommon to see patients in the Emergency Department without the proper warm clothing or in need of a change of clothes. After recognizing the need to help patients who needed clothing, Cheryl Stewart, RN and Nurse Care Manager in the E...