University of Michigan Health-West (formerly Metro Health – University of Michigan Health): The premier affiliate of world-renowned University of Michigan Health provides leading-edge healthcare services with its patient-centric, holistic approach to serving West Michigan since 1942. In addition to primary and specialty care services provided at 30 locations throughout West Michigan, the organization’s 208-bed hospital anchors the Metro Health Village in Wyoming, Michigan, serving more than 250,000 patients annually. More than 61,000 emergency patients are treated each year at the hospital, a Verified Level II Trauma Center, certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and accredited Chest Pain Center. More than 500 staff physicians provide state-of-the-art treatment for a full array of health needs, including for cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke and trauma. Specialty services include neurosciences, pulmonology, gastroenterology, cardiology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatrics, orthopedics and wound care. In 2021, the organization was the only Grand Rapids area hospital included among the "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources. The hospital is committed to promoting health and wellness through their Foundation, Live Healthy community outreach classes and educational programs. More information is available at UofMHealthWest.org.
