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Gerber Memorial Health Services President Receives Top Honor

Ned Hughes Jr., president, Gerber Memorial Health Services, Fremont, yesterday received the Meritorious Service Award from the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA).
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GMHS Awarded 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan

The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) agrees with GMHS employees that Gerber Memorial is one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in West Michigan.
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Michigan Hospital Inform

The Michigan Hospital Association (MHA) , of which Gerber Memorial is a member, has launched a groundbreaking program to reduce medical errors and improve the quality of patient care. The link to the MIHospitalInform web site will give you access to information on the charges for services and quality information on all Michigan hospitals which are members of MHA. This information comes to you free of charge.
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Gerber Memorial Health Services Hosts "Day of Dance for Health"

Gerber Memorial Health Services today announces that it will host the 2008 Spirit of Women Day of Dance for Health on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Providence Christian High School, located mid-way between Newaygo and Fremont on M82. The fun-filled event has been created to inspire women and their families toward better overall health.
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"Tamarac, The Center for Health and Well-Being

Fremont, MI January 04, 2008 - Gerber Memorial Health Services has created an exciting and unique medical wellness and physical rehabilitation center, one for everyone who wants to live a healthier life. The new Center, named "Tamarac, The Center for Health and Well-Being", provides people with professional guidance, coaching and real-life, usable tools to improve health and healing in a compassionate, socially inviting environment.
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Local Doctor Receives Prestigious College Award

Fremont, MI September 22, 2006 ­ Students in the Physician Assistant (PA)program at Western Michigan University (WMU) have honored Dr. Steven Bumb as “Preceptor of the Year.”

Dr. Bumb is an Internal Medicine and Pediatric Specialist with Main Street Medical Center of Gerber Memorial Health Services.
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World Record Swimmer Makes A Splash With GMHS

August 11, 2006 – The White River was the backdrop for 14-time swimming record holder Jim Dreyer, as he spoke to Board and Committee members, as well as medical staff of Gerber Memorial Health Services and their families. Close to 50 people assembled for the annual ‘advance’ at the Harmon campground along the White River.
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Raffle Results

August 4, 2006— Marcy Murray of Grant, won a hot air balloon ride that flew over the National Baby Food Festival on Friday night.
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Health in Bloom at Gerber Memorial Health Services

Fremont, MI . . . July 20, 2006 -- A place to rest, heal, meditate and enjoy nature is taking root at Gerber Memorial Hospital in Fremont. The gift of a Healing Garden was presented to staff, administration and the Newaygo County community at a dedication ceremony among the garden's plant life this week.
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Gerber Memorial Once Again Among Nation's Top Hospitals

Fremont, MI...March 1, 2006 –- Gerber Memorial Health Services (GMHS) in Fremont is one of the country's Top 100 Hospitals – for the second year in a row. That's according to the latest national benchmarks for success in 2005 put out by Solucient.

Now in its 13th year, the study uses a scorecard based on objective statistical measurement of performance in five critical areas: clinical outcomes, patient safety, operational efficiency, financial stability and growth. Winning hospitals display an ability to provide sustainable and reliable health care services to their communities.
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Spirit of Women Network

Gerber Memorial Health Services is a proud member of the national Spirit of Women Hospital Network committed to the highest standards of excellence in women’s health outreach and care. For more information, www.spiritofwomen.com