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Those expecting along the Lakeshore can expect the best at Holland Hospital. With phase 2 of the Boven Birth Center’s 3-phase renovation project complete, patients will now experience a state-of-the-art birthing facility featuring the latest design, technology and comfort. “3 out of 4 babies along West Michigan’s Lakeshore are born right here,” said Dana Kraker, DO, of Ob/Gyn Associates, and Medical Director for Holland Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology. “This is because Holland Hospital goes above a...

Celebrating the Birth of a New Practice along the Lakeshore Ob/Gyn Associates of Holland will soon offer comprehensive care in Grand Haven. The new practice, located at 1475 Robbins Road, Suite 100, will provide complete obstetric and gynecologic services, including pregnancy care, contraception, annual screenings, treatment for endometriosis and menstrual irregularities, menopause support, and more. Patients will also be able to access outpatient surgery services at Health Pointe in Grand Haven. “This ...

As summer winds down, students of all ages will be heading back to the classrooms.  Just as an athlete trains to perform well in his/her sport, students who wish to excel in school need a healthy diet and to practice healthy behaviors.       Mental strengthening can begin with breakfast.  “Children who eat breakfast perform better in the classroom and on the playground, with better concentration, problem-solving skills, and eye-hand coordination,” says Holland Hos...

Whether a seasoned professional or just starting, this event is open to anyone interested in learning about career opportunities within the organization.

HOLLAND – In 2010, there were an estimated 8400 firework-related injuries and three deaths in the United States, according to a recent Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report. That number is a significant increase from the 6300 injuries recorded in 2009. Almost 2,000 of these injuries occurred within 30 days of July 4.   “Consumers need to heed our warning: fireworks related incidents, especially those involving illegal fireworks, can be fatal,” says CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum.   Ap...

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...

It is a concerning trend felt across the nation; emergency departments and urgent care centers are seeing a significant decrease in the number of patients seeking care in emergency situations. Holland Hospital has experienced a decrease in the number of patients treated in the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is especially alarming when it is due to someone who has cardiovascular disease or is experiencing stroke or heart attack symptoms. “Getting care fast will minimize damage, a...

Leaders from Holland Hospital and Shoreline Orthopaedics are gathering to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new premier Orthopedic Center in Zeeland, as a result of a recent joint venture that set out to transform the delivery of orthopedic-related health care in West Michigan by offering patients high-quality clinical care at a reduced cost. The new center will provide an advanced level of convenient and coordinated orthopedic care including expert diagnosis, medical treatment, surgery and physical therapy – all together in an innovative high-quality, low-cost outpatient setting.