Learn more about Van Andel Institute, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and area hospitals. Download a Medical Mile map. Accept free help from Spectrum Health Concierge Service.

When your loved one is hospitalized here, you may want to seek lodging at Renucci Hospitality House, Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan, The Inn at Mary Free Bed or Hope Lodge Peter M. Wege Guest House . If your loved one is at Metro Health Hospital, you can ask for the Metro Health Rate at Hyatt Place Grand Rapids-South.

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