COVID-19

Vaccine clinic to be held at Scottville Senior Center.

December 14, 2021

Vaccine clinic to be held at Scottville Senior Center. SCOTTVILLE — District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine clinic on Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Scottville Area Senior Center, 140 S. Main St. The clinic is open to anyone.  The cost for the seasonal flu vaccine without insurance…

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Health care officials asking patients to consider alternatives to ER. 

December 8, 2021

Health care officials asking patients to consider alternatives to ER.  Due to the rapid increase of patients with COVID-19 and other serious health conditions across west Michigan, Spectrum Health’s emergency rooms and urgent care centers are experiencing significantly higher volumes. To help minimize the added strain on these important services and to treat patients faster, Spectrum Health officials are urging…

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Hospital increases visitor restrictions.

November 23, 2021

Hospital increases visitor restrictions. LUDINGTON — As a result of increasing numbers of patients admitted with COVID-19 and hospitals at or near capacity throughout West Michigan, Spectrum Health is revising its visitor policies to reduce the number of people in its Grand Rapids and regional hospitals and outpatient care sites. “Spectrum Health is happy to welcome visitors who want to…

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All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. 

November 22, 2021

All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster.  The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines.  The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…

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Lights On event will thank health care workers.

November 22, 2021

Lights On event will thank health care workers. LUDINGTON — Area law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services are holding a Lights On celebration of gratitude for hospital workers at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 6 p.m. Families and members of the community are invited to participate and display messages of thanks, as well…

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