Family practice
Teamwork Produces New Test
GRAND RAPIDS — Through a collaboration with the West Michigan Center for Family Health, the Van Andel Research Institute has come up with a simple blood test that can predict how well a cancer patient is going to tolerate radiation therapy. [Read more...]
May 22, 2007
An Affordable Alternative to High Health Insurance Premiums
Val Lego WZZM-13
The rising cost of health insurance ranks as the number two complaint among Americans. Now, a Grand Rapids doctor's office is offering full coverage for half the cost and it's available to everyone, "This is where we do some testing nurses station area.” Beth Boltinghouse started the West Michigan Center for Family Health four years ago, “We really do believe it's the right way to provide primary care for anyone and it works for anyone." [Read more...]
Article courtesy of WZZM-13 Grand Rapids, Michigan
February 19, 2007
Center for Family Health Gains Key Clients
Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Center for Family Health, West Michigan announced today the addition of key clients to its Essential Health Services Plan. Clients include: Jonathon Stevens Mattresses, K & R Services of Zeeland, and Angel Care of Grand Rapids. [Read more...]
November 13, 2006
Small Pharmacy Facing Big Competition
Grand Rapids, Michigan. When William Overkamp opened his insurance-free pharmacy three years ago, he knew he would be facing a lot of competition. Not accepting insurance is an obstacle he was willing to accept, because his cash prices — especially for larger quantities — are likely to be lower than an insurance plan's price. [Read more...]