Answer Health

10/09/2025

While our own Sarah Marilyn didn’t take home the ATHENA Award this year, being named a finalist among such inspiring leaders is an incredible honor — and a reflection of her unwavering commitment to empowering others, building connections, and leading with purpose.

We’re also proud to celebrate Dr. Nedd, who showed up in true Answer Health spirit to support Sarah and all of the remarkable women recognized by the Grand Rapids Chamber.

The ATHENA Award celebrates women who lift others as they lead — and at Answer Health, we’re proud to say we are all ATHENA. 💜

10/08/2025

Mental health often goes unseen, but it impacts every part of our wellbeing. Hearing uplifting, expert voices from our own community is so important — and we’re proud to see Psychology Associates of Grand Rapids - Parchment, one of our Answer Health member practices, featured in this inspiring story from Maranda WOOD TV8. 💙

Thank you to the dedicated providers who continue to make a difference through compassion, awareness, and expert care. Together, we can help reduce stigma and make mental wellness a community priority.

📰 Watch the full segment here: https://www.woodtv.com/abc4/maranda/wedgwood-christian-services/inspiring-messages-from-west-mi-mental-health-experts/

On Oct. 10, Kent County residents can enjoy half-off tickets at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park to celebrate World Mental Health Day and its recognition of important life practices to…

10/07/2025

We’re proud to highlight Grand Health Partners in this month’s You Are Answer Health spotlight! Their team is transforming obesity care by combining advanced treatments with a compassionate, patient-first approach.

From dieticians and behavioral specialists to expert surgeons and care coordinators, Grand Health Partners provides the full spectrum of care—helping patients achieve better health and lasting results.

👏 Join us in celebrating their incredible work and commitment to our community!

10/06/2025

As ArtPrize comes to a close, we’re celebrating the Hands of Care — an inspiring collaboration between Answer Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Lovell Hand and Orthopedic Center. 💙🎨

In this podcast, Mark Talbot from Lovell and Sarah Marilyn from Answer Health share the story behind the installation and the meaning behind each hand.

Watch below to see how our community came together to honor compassion in care.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to experience the installation and to Grand Rapids Community Media Center for making this podcast possible.

10/06/2025

Join us in congratulating Meghan Gaertner, Director of Clinical Informatics at Answer Health, for being recognized by Crain's Grand Rapids Business as one of 2025’s Notable Leaders in Health Care Technology! 🎉

Meghan plays a key role in advancing innovation across our independent physician network—leading data integration, managing informatics teams, and supporting tools that improve care for more than 165,000 patients.

We’re so proud of her leadership, impact, and dedication to improving health outcomes through technology. Congratulations, Meghan! 👉 Read the full story here: https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/awards/notables/meghan-gaertner-notable-leaders-in-health-care-technology-2025/

Director of Clinical Informatics Answer Health Scope of work: Gaertner has overseen data integration for 65 independent practices, managing a team of clinical informatics staff. She ensures data integrity and […]

10/01/2025

🌟 We’re proud to celebrate our own Sarah Marilyn as a 2025 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Finalist!

This recognition honors rising leaders who are driving change, sparking creativity, and making a lasting impact in our community. Congratulations to all the finalists shaping the future! 💙

Learn more about the ATHENA Awards and the finalists: https://grandrapids.org/event/athena-awards-celebration/

10/01/2025

💙🙌 We’re thrilled to share that Answer Health’s community project, “The Hands of Care: Celebrating Patients, Physicians, and Art,” is part of ArtPrize 2025! 🎨

Already, over 1,000 handprints have been added by patients, physicians, and community members — each one a unique symbol of connection, compassion, and creativity.

📍 If you haven’t visited yet, you can find our installation downtown Grand Rapids on Monroe, at the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan front entrance. It’s a must-see!

✨ Here’s how you can support this meaningful project:
✅ Cast your vote here: Vote Now https://www.artprize.org/entries #92291
✅ Share this post with your friends and family to help spread the word.

Thank you to everyone who has already joined us—this project is truly powered by our community! 💫 Big thanks to Lovell Hand and Orthopedic Center ArtPrize Maranda Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for helping this project come to life.

09/16/2025

We’re proud to share The Hands of Care at ArtPrize, an installation celebrating the value of independent practice through the universal symbol of hands.
More than 300 decorated hands—from providers, patients, and community members—form a heart-shaped collage that reflects the healing journey, the power of connection, and the impact of independent physicians.
📍 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan / Steketee’s Building, 86 Monroe Center St. NW, Grand Rapids
📅 Tomorrow at 10 AM – join us for a live filming with Maranda WOOD TV8 as we share the story behind The Hands of Care.
Read more about the installation here:
https://www.ahealthiermichigan.org/stories/community/hands-of-care-at-artprize-shows-the-value-of-independent-practice
Special thanks to Lovell Hand and Orthopedic Center for inspiring and supporting this meaningful project.

In health care, hands are important. Health care providers use their hands to provide the essential services of preventive care and treatment. That’s why you’ll see a collage of hands in the window of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan office in Grand Rapids at ArtPrize this year.

09/10/2025

Congratulations Miranda Blease of Grand Rapids! She is the winner of our awesome back to school contest with great prizes from Meijer, Answer Health, Wedgwood Christian Services and Pediatric Dental Specialists of West Michigan

09/10/2025

I'm so excited for the Greatest Generation Celebration 2025 taking place in downtown Grand Rapids September 1-7. Special activities include a military flyover, a 1940s-themed parade, a film festival at Celebration Cinema (Studio Park), a West Michigan Whitecaps game and more! All honoring WWII veterans and volunteers. A huge thank you to The Gerald Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Meijer, Air Zoo and many others for helping make this happen!

Visit this link for more event information: https://www.woodtv.com/abc4/maranda/air-zoo/air-zoo-and-gerald-r-ford-presidential-museum-prepare-for-wwii-anniversary/

09/10/2025

👏 Big thanks to Dr. App with Answer Health for always going above and beyond for families in our community! He recently shared some simple but powerful sleep tips to help kids adjust to a new school year schedule 😴📚.

We’re so grateful to have such a caring and knowledgeable physicians in our network.

09/10/2025

💜 Join Us in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s! 💜

Answer Health is proud to be part of the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and we’re inviting our community, our Answer Health team, and all practices in our network to walk with us!

Last year’s event was filled with hope, joy, and togetherness — and we can’t wait to do it again. 👟✨ Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

👉 Walk with us or support our team here: [https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=18666&pg=team&team_id=975864]

Let’s make this year’s walk our biggest impact yet! 💪💜