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Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM Location: Holland Hospital, 602 Michigan Ave. Holland, MI Every day, more than 130 Americans die from an opioid-related overdose—many of whom took the pain medication illegally, without a prescription. Medication Take Back events provide safe locations for disposing of unused medications while also protecting communities and the environment. Holland Hospital is proud to partner with Community Mental Health of Ottawa County and the Michigan Opioid Presc...

Holland Hospital Will Host Robotics Open House Holland Hospital is proud to lead the state in robotic-guided technology. For the first time, on September 9, we will have all three of our surgical robotic tools in one room for a unique, interactive, hands-on learning experience. We are encouraging students and adults of all ages, with an interest in health care, robotics and technology to join us! Our robotic-assisted technologies include: da Vinci ® Xi Surgical System – The most advanced instrument amon...

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...

Grant Helps Provide Breast Care Services to Underinsured Along the Lakeshore Detecting breast cancer at its earliest stage greatly increases survival rates. The Holland Hospital Breast Care Fund helps cover the cost of mammograms, diagnostic imaging and pathology services for patients with little to no insurance. “This fund helps remove the financial barriers that deter some women from seeking necessary and important breast care services, “ said Colleen Perdok , Holland Hospital Fund Development Coordin...

Healthgrades 2019 Award Recognizes Holland Hospital as a Leader for 11th year in a row Holland Hospital recently received the Healthgrades 2019 Outstanding Patient Experience Award ™ for the eleventh year in a row. This distinction places Holland Hospital among the leading hospitals nationwide for delivering an exceptional experience for its patients. In fact, Holland Hospital is the only hospital in the Lakeshore region to be ranked in the top 5 percent in the nation for patient experience . As the lea...

Technology allows for fewer complications and faster recovery Lakeshore Health Partners - General Surgery's William Houskamp, MD , recently celebrated performing his 500th daVinci robot-assisted surgery – a milestone accomplishment with this advanced technology. Holland Hospital is one of an exclusive number of hospitals in Michigan offering access to the very latest in surgical technology. The daVinci Si system enables specially trained surgeons to perform certain surgeries through tiny, one-to-two cen...

Holland Hospital, a record-setting level for the program. New technology allows for decreased pain, shorter hospital stays and quicker recoveries. Top quality of care earned Holland Hospital the Healthgrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award. Holland Hospital’s rapid growth in joint replacements reflects the high quality and satisfaction that draws patients from around the state and beyond, making Holland Hospital a destination center for superior joint care and customer value. In October, orthopedic s...

More than 410 pounds of unused or unwanted prescription medications were collected during Medication Take Back events throughout Ottawa County on Saturday, October 27. Participating locations included, Holland Hospital, Ottawa County Public Health and Walgreens. Holland Hospital collected 111 pounds, making it the largest drop-off site of the participating locations. “The Medication Take Back Event was a team effort and we are pleased to have been a part of it,” said Marc Lewis, Holland Hospital Pharmac...

Holland Hospital and OB/GYN Associates of Holland are partnering to offer OB/GYN services in South Haven, Michigan. Holland Hospital’s new South Haven location at 749 Phillips Street will open October 8. OB/GYN Associates of Holland will see patients at the new South Haven location on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 – 4 pm. A community open house is planned for Thursday, September 27 from 6 – 8 pm . Your hosts from OB/GYN Associates will be on hand to answer questions and provide tours of the newly remode...

Back to school not only means gathering school supplies, packing lunches and enduring the groans of homework—it also means making sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date. When it comes to immunization, there really is no question. Without proper immunization, many vaccine-preventable diseases can have dangerous consequences, from seizures and brain damage to blindness and even death—for your child, yourself and others around you both. Before you consider forgoing vaccinations, talk with your child...