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Grand Rapids MI Health News — Page 3
Grand Rapids MI’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Kent.
Medical News
Mental Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Provider Directory
CE/CME for Med Pros
Caregiver Support
Seasonal Health Alerts
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Grand Rapids residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Kent, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the West Michigan region is shaped by MI public health priorities, MDHHS oversees both public health and human services for the state of Michigan; Michigan EGLE handles environmental quality separately.. MDHHS and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Grand Rapids and Kent.
HEREGrandRapids covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Grand Rapids, MI. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Grand Rapids health, it’s HERE.
Grand Rapids Health Alert — Current Advisory
Grand Rapids Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Kent.
MDHHS recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at www.michigan.gov.
Pollen counts may be elevated across the West Michigan region;
residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View MDHHS Air Quality Data →
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Health News
Health & Wellness News
Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Grand Rapids, MI — from Grand Rapids providers, regional health systems, and MI public health agencies.
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National Health News
Health News You Can Use
National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
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France Confirms First Human Case of Livestock Virus Shamonda
LYON, France — Health officials in France have confirmed the first known human infection…
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 9,600 Cases
KINSHASA, Congo — The Ebola outbreak centered in Congo keeps widening, with confirmed cases…
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Michigan Launches Tool for New Medicaid Work Requirements
LANSING, Mich. — With federal Medicaid work requirements set to start Jan. 1, Michigan…
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Michigan Opens $5M in Grants for Nursing Home Residents
LANSING, Mich. — Fines collected from nursing homes that fall short of federal standards…
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Grand Rapids Residents Can Prepare for Heat Events with New Resource Guide
As Grand Rapids navigates the summer months, a new resource guide aims to help…
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Extreme Heat Grips Nation, Highlighting Public Health and Travel Risks in Grand Rapids
Large swaths of the country are currently experiencing a significant heat wave, a phenomenon…
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Find Local Providers
Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Kent — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
Local provider listings for Grand Rapids are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
Find a Provider via MDHHS →
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2025–26 Cycle
Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for West Michigan healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Kent.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
Grand Valley State University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Grand Rapids area professionals and students.
Calvin University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Grand Rapids area professionals and students.
Aquinas College — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Grand Rapids area professionals and students.
Cornerstone University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Grand Rapids area professionals and students.
Grand Rapids Community College — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Grand Rapids area professionals and students.
Davenport University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Grand Rapids area professionals and students.
Michigan AHEC — West Michigan Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Kent and surrounding West Michigan counties.
www.michigan.gov · (517) 335-8024
Michigan State Medical Society — Physician Wellness
MSMS webinars, online CME modules, and the “MSMS Physician Health Program” confidential peer support program for Michigan physicians.
www.msms.org · 1-800-482-2150 (confidential)
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Kent MDHHS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Kent residents.
www.michigan.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — West Michigan Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Grand Rapids and the West Michigan region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · alz.org/michigan
NAMI Kent
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Grand Rapids with virtual options available.
www.namimi.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — West Michigan
2-1-1 referral line connects Kent caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Kent.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid.
The MDHHS “Find a Provider” tool at www.michigan.gov is also a useful resource for Kent.
For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Kent offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients.
Use the MDHHS provider search at www.michigan.gov or call 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association West Michigan Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Kent holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Kent.
MDHHS publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at www.michigan.gov.
Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment.
For school-age illness alerts, check the Kent school district website or sign up for MDHHS West Michigan alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Kent include dental benefits.
Contact MI SHIP (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-803-7174 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options.
Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
Michigan AHEC West Michigan provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Grand Valley State University supports health professions education and CE seminars.
Contact the Michigan State Medical Society (www.msms.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The Michigan State Medical Society offers a confidential “MSMS Physician Health Program” peer support line at 1-800-482-2150 for physicians.
NAMI Kent provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers.
For shift workers across the area,
United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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HEALTH NEWS NEAR GRAND RAPIDS MI
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