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July 16, 2024
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Named the No.1 Hospital in Michigan* According to U.S. News & World Report
GRAND RAPIDS and SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 16, 2024 – Corewell Health™ William Beaumont University Hospital has been recognized as the top hospital in Michigan* according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2024-2025. The ranking system, now in its 29th year, is designed to help patients choose the best care venues.
May 17, 2024
New imaging software improves lung diagnosis for 30% of patients who can't tolerate contrast dye; has added diagnostic benefits for all patients
Southfield, Mich., May 17, 2024 – For up to 30% of patients who are allergic to medical contrast dye or have a dye restriction because of other health conditions, they might find that it takes longer to get a diagnosis when it comes to life-threatening lung issues such as pulmonary embolism. That’s because imaging methods that detect lung problems but don’t use contrast dye aren’t as accurate and can be more time-consuming to administer.
Now, new imaging software, developed by pulmonologist Girish Nair, M.D., with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, and biomedical engineer Edward Castillo, Ph.D., with The University of Texas at Austin, is addressing the industry-wide issue and giving patients a more reliable alternative with faster, more up-front diagnoses.
May 16, 2024
High School Students Help Save Teacher Who Experienced Sudden Cardiac Arrest
During a student-teacher basketball game March 22, beloved Oak Park Schools coach and physical education teacher, Al Kattola, collapsed due to sudden cardiac arrest.
Within seconds, Isreal DuBose, a 17-year-old Oak Park student, assessed the situation and initiated the chain of survival with the help of Oak Park staff. The chain of survival begins with calling 911, providing early CPR followed by rapid defibrillation.
“Until something happens, you don’t know how you’ll react,” said DuBose, who also works as a patient transporter at Corewell Health in Royal Oak and plans to study nursing, followed by general surgery. “I’m so proud and grateful I was able to be there, act quickly and start delivering compressions right away.”
May 01, 2024
Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
Big Rapids, Mich., May 1, 2024 – Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2024 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.
This national distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospital in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
May 01, 2024
Corewell Health Hospitals in Southwest Michigan Earn National Recognition for Patient Safety
St. Joseph, Mich., May 1, 2024 – Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals - St. Joseph Hospital earned high marks from the Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. This national distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospitals in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals: St. Joseph earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade and Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals; Niles Hospital earned a “B” Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2024.
May 01, 2024
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
Ludington, Mich., May 1, 2024 – Corewell Health Ludington Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2024 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.
This national distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospital in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
May 01, 2024
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
Greenville, Mich., May 1, 2024 – Corewell Health Greenville Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2024 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.
This national distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospital in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
May 01, 2024
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
Zeeland, Mich., May 1, 2024 – Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2024 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.
This national distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospital in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
May 01, 2024
Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade
Grosse Pointe, Mich., May 1, 2024 – Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2024 from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care.
The distinction recognizes the achievements of the hospital in protecting patients from preventable harm and error.
April 29, 2024
Corewell Health names new president for Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan
Natalie Baggio, RN, will become the new president of Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan, effective July 1. She will report to the system’s Chief Operating Officer, Darryl Elmouchi, M.D., and also will actively engage with the health system’s leadership team.
Baggio currently serves as senior vice president, chief nursing executive and chief operating officer for Corewell Health in Southwest Michigan.
April 25, 2024
First class of Corewell Health Nurse Scholars to graduate from Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Mich., April 25, 2024 – The inaugural class of Corewell Health’s Grand Valley State University Nurse Scholars Program will graduate Saturday, April 27, as part of a partnership between Corewell Health™ and Grand Valley State University.
Graduates of the program receive up to $20,000 in scholarship funds and must agree to two years of continual full-time employment with Corewell Health hospitals in West Michigan.
March 22, 2024
Corewell Health names new president for Corewell Health - Southeast Michigan
Corewell Health will welcome Lamont Yoder, RN, as the new president of Corewell Health - Southeast Michigan, effective May 6. He will be reporting to the system’s Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Darryl Elmouchi, and will also serve as a member of Corewell Health President & CEO Tina Freese Decker’s senior leadership team.
Yoder joins Corewell Health from Banner Health in Arizona, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country, where he currently serves as division president of 13 of the system’s 30 hospitals.
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