Links of Interest


Colleges & Universities
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Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Founded in 1966 and located in East Lansing, Michigan, the mission of the College of Human Medicine is to educate and develop exemplary physicians, discover and disseminate new knowledge, and provide service to the people of the state through education, research, clinical, and outreach programs.
University of Michigan Medical School Founded in 1848 and located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Medical School has been recognized nationally as a premiere site for state-of-the-art research activites, innovative medical education, and pioneering clinical care.
Wayne State University School of Medicine Founded in 1868 and located in Detroit, Michigan, the School of Medicine's mission is to provide first-rate medical education while leading the field through research and patient care.
Hospitals
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Metro Health Hospital Metro Health Hospital has grown into its full-service, multi-specialty hospital serving a growing region.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Service Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is called to express the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by providing behavioral health services with professional excellence, Christian integrity, and compassion.
Saint Mary's Health Care Saint Mary's is affiliated with the Trinity Health system.
Spectrum Health Spectrum Health has two full service hospitals in Kent County - Blodgett Campus and Butterworth Campus.
KCMS Member Practice Sites
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Allergy & Asthma Centers of West Michigan Allergy and asthma practice of Dr. Dubravec.
Center for Plastic Surgery Resource for Plastic Surgery.
David Reifler, MD Dr. Reifler is a board certified opthalmologist.
Grand River Cardiology, P.C. Cardiology practice of Drs. Foster, Miller, Schafer, Shammas, Wolfson.
Grand Valley Internal Medicine Internal medicine practice of Drs. Brintnall, Humphries, Callaway, Bos, Kuhl, Maurer, Dickinson, Baer, Rasikas, Langerak, Wilt, Figuerao, Listello, Katz, Madura, Johnson.
Kenneth W. Post, M.D., P.L.C. General and vascular surgery practice of Dr. Post.
Michigan Hand Center Specialists in treatment and rehabilitation from the figertips to shoulder.
Michigan Medical PC We have primary care physicians to treat patients of all ages, and our specialty providers and ancillary services round out what we believe is the most complete and comprehensive physician practice group in the area!
Nephrology Consultants of Grand Rapids Nephrology practice of Dr. O'Connor.
Neurological Associates of West Michigan, PC Neurology practice of Drs. Wiley, Neuman, Varda, VanDyke.
Newton, Frank & Blickley MD, PC Obstetrics and gynecology practice of Drs. Newton, Frank and Blickley.
Orthopaedic Associates of Grand Rapids, PC The midwest's largest orthopaedic practice specializing in orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, and orthotics and prosthetics.
Renal Associates of Grand Rapids, PC Nephrology practice treating kidney disease and hypertension.
Urologic Consultants, PC Urology practice of Drs. Roelof, Curry, Anema.
Urology Surgeons PC Urology practice of Drs. Novak, Thompson, Kuntzman, Avallone.
West Michigan Addiction Consultants, PC Dr. Haynes provides specialized treatment services to those suffering from the disease of addiction.
Western Michigan Obstetrics We have provided this Web site as an easy-to-use medical reference and home medical companion. You will find many of the answers regarding womens issues, as well as useful information for the rest of the family.
Medical Associations
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American Cancer Association Resources for patients, families, friends, survivors, health information seekers, supporters, and professionals.
American Medical Association Physicians dedicated to the health of America.
American Medical Womens Association Young women in middle and high school can now learn from AMWA members about what it takes to become a doctor.
Kent County Osteopathic Association Local association of osteopathic physicians.
Michigan State Medical Society The mission of the MSMS is to promote a health care environment which supports physicians in caring for and enhancing the health of Michigan citizans through science, quality, ethics in the practice of medicine.
National Medical Sites
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights is the office designated for HIPAA compliance. This site will answer questions about the HIPAA rule.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) The NIH today is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the federal focal point for medical research in the U.S.
National Library of Medicine (NLM) Every significant program of the NLM is represented, from medical history to biotechnology. It is hoped the resources of the world's largest biomedical library will find ever wider useful application around the nation and around the world.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) HHS is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FDA's mission is to promote and protect the public health by helping safe and effective products reach the market in a timely way, and monitoring products for continued safety after they are in use. Its work is a blending of law and science aimed at protecting consumers.
Other Sites
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Grand Rapids African American Health Institute The GRAAHI mission is to promote health care parity in the Grand Rapids African American community through advocacy, education and research to achieve positive health outcomes.
Kent County Health Department Source for information about public health in Kent County.
Michigan Legislature Infornation Website To locate your Representative or Senator, and for information on current state legislation.
Van Andel Institute Web site for Van Andel Research Institute and Van Andel Education Institute.
West Michigan Metropolitan Medical Response System The West Michigan MMRS is a coordinated emergency response system to react to most large-scale emergencies or events that could endanger the health and lives of citizens.

 

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