Bringing Light to the Darkness of Cancer

Bringing Light to the Darkness of Cancer

Every year, more than 200 communities across North America take steps to end blood cancer by participating in the Leukemia & Lymphona Society’s Light The Night Walks. This year, two West Michigan communities—Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo—are taking to the...
Striving to Optimize Health and Wellness

Striving to Optimize Health and Wellness

“We’re trying to create a culture of wellness,” said Christine Khamis, PA-C. Dr. Khamis is one of three primary physicians at Strive, a new primary care service powered by Spectrum Health that opened downtown Grand Rapids in July. Strive’s care...
What’s in Your Sunscreen?

What’s in Your Sunscreen?

West Michigan is a frigid lackluster tundra for nearly half the year. So, it makes sense that we want to spend most of the summer soaking up the sun—just not sunburn, or the risk of developing skin cancer. “Apply and reapply sunscreen,” the professionals...