Spectrum Health Healthier Communities

Our team of dedicated and passionate community health workers, nurses, doctors and leaders “stand in the gap” to meet people wherever they may be to get them the answers, services and support they need. Learn more about our programs that are:
-Ensuring Black and Latino mothers and babies have every opportunity for a healthy start
-Keeping kids in school and fostering participation and engagement

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-Connecting our non-English speaking neighbors with whatever programs and support they need
-Making sure every community has the fundamental rights that support good health – quality education, affordable housing, safe parks and so much more
-Investing in community programs and partnerships that deliver the support, education and services our neighbors need
-Empowering, educating and advocating for patients with chronic diseases so that they have the confidence to find their own voice with their providers. Spectrum Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides care and coverage, comprising 31,000+ team members, 14 hospitals (including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital), a robust network of care facilities, teams of nationally recognized doctors and providers, and the nation’s third-largest provider-sponsored health plan, Priority Health, currently serving over 1 million members across the state of Michigan. People are at the heart of everything we do. Locally governed and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we are focused on our mission: to improve health, inspire hope and save lives. Spectrum Health has a legacy of strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Through experience, innovation and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.