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Tuesday, January 17, 2012 -- Grand Haven, Mich. - North Ottawa Community Health System (NOCHS) welcomes Mark Szewczyk, MD to the medical staff. Specializing in Otolaryngology, Dr.

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., January 11, 2012 – David Ottenbaker, MD, has been named associate chief medical officer for Spectrum Health Medical Group (SHMG).

“Dr. Ottenbaker will be responsible for providing strategic and managerial direction as Spectrum Health Medical Group continues to expand our services throughout the region,” said James Tucci, MD, MMM, president, Spectrum Health Medical Group. “Dr. Ottenbaker’s experience and success as a physician made him an exceptional and ideal candidate for this new leadership position.”

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 9, 2012 – The Metro Health Hospital Foundation announced that Carol J. Karr, attorney with Miller Johnson, will chair the Board of Directors. Ms. Karr was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2004. In addition to being on the Executive Committee, she also served as Chair of the Grants Committee.

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Bronson LakeView Family Care is pleased to welcome Lesley DeLille, NP, to their team.

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Priority Health announces the appointment of Betty D. Irving as Director, Customer Service. In this role, she is responsible for developing and maintaining a high performing and engaged customer service team to ensure a positive customer experience. She will lead and monitor a best-in-class training program for new hires and employees and implement customer service/experience initiatives that support the corporate customer relationship management strategy and corporate brand.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan (December 12, 2011) – Saint Mary’s Health Care today announced the appointment of Dr. Philip B. Gorelick as the medical director of the Hauenstein Neuroscience Center.

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Grand Rapids, Mich. (December 1, 2011) – Van Andel Institute (VAI) welcomes Dr. W. James Nelson as a new member of the VAI Graduate School (VAIGS) Board of Directors.

VAIGS prepares biomedical research scholars through a graduate program in cell and molecular genetics, with an emphasis on translation of knowledge and technology to improve human health and well-being. The six-member Board of Directors manages the affairs of the Graduate School through strategic planning, financial management, and oversight of the Dean.