2017
2017 Awards & Accolades
Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital was named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award®
Category: Spectrum Health Zeeland Hospital
Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital was named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have consistently achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.
Spectrum Health Receives National Ranking From U.S. News & World Report
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Spectrum Health is among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Hospitals 2017-18 rankings. Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital placed 43rd in pulmonology in the national rankings and was recognized as high performing in five medical specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology; neurology and neurosurgery; and urology.
In addition to the specialties, U.S. News also ranked hospitals in areas called Common Adult Procedure and Condition Ratings. Spectrum Health’s two adult hospitals ranked as high performing in: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, colon cancer surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery and lung cancer surgery.
Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Category: Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
U.S. News & World Report has again included Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in its Best Children’s Hospital rankings, with a total of six specialty areas being recognized in 2017-18: cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, nephrology, orthopedics, pulmonology and urology. This is the sixth year the children’s hospital has been included.
Spectrum Health Hospitals Butterworth Hospital Awarded Comprehensive Stroke Certification by Total Joint Commission
Category: Spectrum Health
Spectrum Health Hospitals Butterworth Hospital is now a Comprehensive Stroke Certified location. As a Joint Commission-accredited and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and leading provider of comprehensive stroke care, Spectrum Health is committed to fostering better outcomes for stroke patients.
15 Top Health Systems by Truven Health Analytics®, part of IBM Watson Health™.
Category: Spectrum Health
Spectrum Health was again named one of the nation’s 15 top health systems—and in the top five among the largest health systems—in 2017 by Truven Health Analytics® (part of IBM Watson Health™), based on key performance measures on inpatient outcomes, process of care, extended outcomes, efficiency and patient experience. This is the sixth time the organization has received this recognition.
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“B” Hospital Safety Score for Spring 2017 from The Leapfrog Group
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“A” Hospital Safety Score for Spring 2017 from The Leapfrog Group
Category: Spectrum Health Hospitals Butterworth Hospital (Grand Rapids Medical Center), Big Rapids, Spectrum Health Hospitals Blodgett Hospital, Ludington Hospital, United Hospital, Zeeland Community Hospital
Healthgrades® 2017 America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™
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Healthgrades® 2017 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™
Category: Spectrum Health
See Related Article2016 Foster G. McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service
Category: Spectrum HealthAs one of the most revered community service awards in healthcare, the Foster G. McGaw Prize recognizes the achievements of hospitals and health systems and inspires strong partnerships that significantly improve the health and well-being of their communities.
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2016 Hospital Charitable Services Award Program of Excellence - Strong Beginnings (Healthier Communities)
Category: Spectrum Health
DIFS recommends Priority Health HMO plan as Michigan's benchmark health insurance plan for 2017
Category: Priority Health
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Healthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett HospitalSpectrum Health Butterworth and Blodgett hospitals were recognized as among America’s 100 Best Hospitals™ for Cardiac Care, Coronary Intervention, Pulmonary Care, Gastrointestinal Care, General Surgery and Critical Care.
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Healthgrades® Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett HospitalHealthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery™ in 2017
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® Cardiac Care Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Cardiac Services
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Cardiology Services in 2017
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Coronary Interventional Procedures
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Coronary Bypass Surgery
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Coronary Interventional Procedures
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Heart Attack
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® Joint Replacement Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Joint Replacement in 2017
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Total Knee Replacement
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Total Hip Replacement in 2017
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Hip Fracture Treatment
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® Stroke Care Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Stroke
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall Pulmonary Services
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Pneumonia
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® 2017 Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett HospitalNamed by Healthgrades® Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery in 2017
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Carotid Surgery
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Healthgrades® General Surgery Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Overall GI Services
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for General Surgery
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for GI Medical Treatment
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Esophageal/Stomach Surgeries
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Small Intestine Surgeries in 2017
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Colorectal Surgeries
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of GI Bleed
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Bowel Obstruction
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett HospitalHealthgrades® Critical Care Excellence Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Critical Care
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Sepsis
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Respiratory Failure
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Diabetic Emergencies in 2017
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Recipient of the Healthgrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 15% in the Nation for Outstanding Patient Experience
Category: Butterworth Hospital and Blodgett Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Heart Failure
Category: Zeeland Community Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Total Knee Replacement
Category: Zeeland Community Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Pneumonia
Category: Zeeland Community Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Sepsis
Category: Zeeland Community Hospital
Recipient of the Healthgrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™
Category: Zeeland Community Hospital
Named by Healthgrades® Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Outstanding Patient Experience
Category: Zeeland Community Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Pneumonia
Category: United Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Sepsis
Category: United Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Respiratory Failure
Category: United Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Stroke
Category: Ludington Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Total Knee Replacement
Category: Gerber Memorial Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Bowel Obstruction
Category: Gerber Memorial Hospital
Five-Star Recipient from Healthgrades® for Treatment of Sepsis
Category: Gerber Memorial Hospital