Betsy Bloom 
KCOA would like to thank the physician members and local legislators who continue to join us for our KCMS/KCOA Legislative Committee meetings via Zoom. These meetings provide a forum for committee members to cover state legislation proposed and enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. KCOA leadership and staff continue to advocate for and support West Michigan physicians and patients … Read more
The West Michigan COVID-19 Business Coalition is a collaborative effort by several West Michigan organizations working to provide resources, guidance, and businesses services to the employers and employees of our community that have been affected by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available locally and nationally. West Michigan hospital systems are building volunteer physician networks to assist health care teams in treating patients during this unpredictable time. If you are a retired physician interested in opportunities in West Michigan, please contact the organizations at the respective email addresses listed below. Spectrum Health: providersurgedeployment@spectrumhealth.org Metro Health: jennny.dondzila@metrogr.org Mercy Health: Rachel.Jonaitis@mercyhealth.com The … Read more
Dear KCOA Members, Thank you for everything you are doing during the COVID-19 crisis! To recognize your efforts, the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs department may recognize hours worked responding to the COVID-19 emergency as hours toward continuing education courses or programs required for licensure. AOA Category 1-B credits for osteopathic physicians and AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM for allopathic … Read more
The information below is provided to you if you wish to access small business loans or grants in seeking support to assist your practice. This is provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/ If you have questions or wish to speak to MEDC directly, please call 888-522-0103. To learn more, you may wish to visit the following links to … Read more
KCOA Board Member Bill Sanders, DO, joined members of the KCMS to meet with State Representatives Lynn Afendoulis (73rd District), Tommy Brann (77th District), Mark Huizenga (74th District), and Steven Johnson (72nd District) to discuss the delays in patient care due to prior authorization.
In partnership between Kent County Medical Society, Kent County Osteopathic Association, Ottawa County Medical Society, and Boy Scouts of America, a group of volunteers have developed a unique opportunity for physicians to gather and celebrate their peers.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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A special invitation for our physician members!
Members of Kent and Ottawa County Medical Societies and the Kent County Osteopathic Association are invited to an exclusive inaugural event celebrating physicians!
The Michigan Crossroads Council of the Boy Scouts of America is hosting physicians and a guest/spouse for the Physician Citizenship Award Event to be held Tuesday, November 13 at 6:00pm at the Vander Mill Cider Tap Room, 505 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Dr. William Sanders received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in psychiatry at Michigan State University followed by a forensic psychiatry fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Sanders currently serves as the Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services/Michigan State University Residency Program Director.
Internal Medicine Dr. Jennifer Hemingway received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her internship at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Flint and residency in internal medicine at Flint Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. Hemingway joined then Metropolitan Hospital in 1995.
