In the News
Metro Health Hospital Foundation to Host Feelin’ Grand Sept. 25
July 28, 2010- Proceeds from Annual Fundraiser to Benefit Amputation Prevention Program. Read more.
Metro Health’s Halls Are Alive with the Sound of Music
June 23, 2010- Piano Donation to the Foundation Brings Music Back to the Hospital. Read more.
Compassionate Care Helping Those in Need at Metro Health
July 21, 2009- Metro Health Hospital Giving Circle members have earmarked $43,000 to help less fortunate patients in West Michigan through the hospital’s Compassionate Care Program. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Receives Komen Grant
July 21, 2009- Metro Health Hospital has received a grant from the Grand Rapids Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to support its life-affirming work with breast cancer patients. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Announces Additional Grants
March 12, 2009 - The Foundation has approved more than $150,000 in grants to support programs and services provided by the Hospital.Ten grants ranging from $510 to nearly $40,000 will support a wide variety of initiatives, including the purchase of new equipment and the enhancement or expansion of services. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Appoints New Board Members
March 12, 2009 - The five new board members will each serve a three-year term. They are all joining the board for the first time. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Announces Winter Grants
January 2, 2009 - The Metro Health Hospital Foundation has approved nearly $94,000 in grants to support programs and services provided by the Hospital. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Reappoints Board Members
January 2, 2009 - Six people have been reappointed to three-year terms with the charitable organization that supports the mission of Metro Health Hospital. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Elects Officers
November 25, 2008 - Four people have been chosen to lead the charitable organization that's dedicated to improve the health and well-being of our community through philanthropy. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Hosts Most Successful Feelin' Grand
October 13, 2008 - Metro Health Hospital Foundation hosted its most successful Feelin' Grand fundraiser ever in September, raising nearly $400,000 to aid the fight against breast cancer. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Announces Fall Grants
October 12, 2008 - The Metro Health Hospital Foundation has approved more than $125,000 in grants to support programs and services provided by the Hospital. Eight grants ranging from $4,000 to more than $35,000 will support a wide variety of initiatives, including the purchase of new equipment, the addition of new outreach programs and the expansion of educational services. Read more.
Scott Halquist Joins Metro Health Hospital Foundation
August 25, 2008 - Halquist brings 20 years of health care and development experience to his new role as special gifts director. He will be responsible for directing and managing an ongoing leadership gifts program and planned giving effort for Metro Health Hospital, development of an overall annual and strategic plan for leadership gifts and assisting with major development campaigns. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital C.A.R.E. Channel Goes Live
July 14, 2008 - As part of the hospital's ongoing commitment to holistic healing, Metro Health offers the C.A.R.E Channel. Funded in part by the Metro Health Hospital Foundation, the channel uses continuous relaxation techniques and visuals of aesthetic beauty to provide patients with a unique healing experience. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Elects New Officers
March 19, 2008 - The Metro Health Hospital Foundation has announced the election of new officers and the appointment of a new board member. The new board member is Paulette Israels, corporate officer for Israels Designs for Living. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Announces Winter Grants
March 19, 2008 - The Metro Health Hospital Foundation has approved more than $150,000 in grants to support programs and services provided by the Hospital. Ten grants ranging from $510 to nearly $40,000 will support a wide variety of initiatives, including the purchase of new equipment and the enhancement or expansion of services. Read more.
Community Donates Children’s Books to Metro Health through Barnes & Noble
December 11, 2007 - More than 2,500 children's books are headed to Metro Health Hospital thanks to the generosity of West Michigan residents and Barnes & Noble Rivertown Crossings Mall in Grandville. Read more.
Fox Family Donates $1 Million to Metro Health for Robotic Surgery
December 5, 2007 - Local philanthropists Tom and Mickie Fox and their family have donated $1 million to help bring state-of-the-art robotic surgery technology to Metro Health Hospital. Read more.
The Metro Health Hospital Foundation, WOOD-TV8 and Diplomat Pharmacy Provide 1,300 Free Flu Shots to West Michigan Residents.
November 29, 2007 - The Metro Health Hospital Foundation, WOOD-TV8 and Diplomat Pharmacy teamed up to provide 1,300 free flu shots to West Michigan residents at a highly successful two-day event on Wednesday, Nov. 28, and Thursday, Nov. 29. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Officially Opens Toys "R" Us Children's Fund - Starlight Site
November 28, 2007 - Metro Health Hospital has unveiled a new Toys "R" Us Children's Fund-Starlight Site, a state-of-the-art playroom created in partnership with the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. The unveiling is part of a $7 million, multi-year donation made by the Toys "R" Us Children's Fund to Starlight Starbright for the construction and renovation of kids' playrooms in hospitals across the country. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Foundation Announces November Grants
November 18, 2007 - The Metro Health Hospital Foundation has approved more than $22,000 in grants to support programs and services provided by the Hospital. Read more.
The Metro Health Hospital Foundation Announces September Grants
September 14, 2007 - The Metro Health Hospital Foundation has approved more than $111,000 in grants to support programs and services provided by the Hospital. Read more.
Metro Health Surpasses Capital Campaign Goal
May 30, 2007 - The Metro Health Hospital Foundation has announced that it raised more than $10.9 million - more than 30 percent over its original goal - in a capital campaign to support the construction of the new hospital. Read more.
Metro Health Hospital Receives "Green" Financial Support
September 8, 2006 - The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has awarded $400,000 to Metro Health Hospital to support a comprehensive stormwater management program at its new hospital. Read more.