Holland Hospital News and Stories

Holland Hospital Introduces Lifestyle Medicine It’s no surprise that our lifestyle choices impact our overall well-being, but did you know that healthy living can prevent or even reverse as much as 80 percent of chronic disease? “The best medicine is living a lifestyle that helps prevent illness and strengthens the body to fight it,” said Dr. Tyler Murphy , internal medicine/lifestyle medicine physician with Holland Hospital. Dr. Murphy is pleased to introduce Lifestyle Medicine , a research and evidenc...

Meet Newborn Tory Newborn Tory ® , or Tory S2210 by Gaumard, is known as one of the world’s most advanced neonatal patient simulators and Tory now calls Holland Hospital home. “We are very excited to have Tory at Holland Hospital,” said Professional Development Educator, Andi Springett, BSN, RN. “Our hope is that every baby is born healthy, but if this is not the case, being knowledgeable and prepared to care for the infant properly is most important for us.” Holland Hospital’s Boven Birth Center recent...

Holland Hospital now offers SmartCurve TM Holland, Mich., June 4, 2018 - SmartCurve™’s curved design distributes pressure more evenly over the breast to reduce pinching. Despite their critical role in detecting breast cancer at its earliest and most treatable stages, mammograms are not a cakewalk for many women. In fact, about seven out of 10 report experiencing some degree of pain during mammography. Discomfort is a leading reason why women avoid scheduling this potentially lifesaving screening. The go...

Two organizations are recognizing Holland Hospital for exceptional patient experience - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) as well as Healthgrades , the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. For the 10th year in a row, Holland Hospital has received Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ as one of the top 15% of hospitals in the nation for overall patient experience. The award recognizes hospitals that provide an exceptional...

Holland Hospital Encourages Community Engagement Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability that occurs without warning. Rapid appropriate treatment is essential, so everyone should recognize the signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately. Yet, stroke victims often wait or try to drive to the hospital themselves – delaying vital care. “First and foremost, if you think you’re having a stroke, or someone you love is having one, the most important thing you can do is CALL 911. Do not delay. EMS resp...