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Kirkhof College of Nursing

Nursing major dedicates time to helping mothers

The list of organizations Jamie Platt belongs to is extensive, but the list of reasons why she volunteers is short: to help new mothers.

Apr 4, 2017


Artist advocates for patients through artwork

Patient advocate and artist Ted Meyer said health care professionals should remember their patients are people and are not defined by their disease.

Mar 29, 2017


KCON graduate makes a difference as clinical nurse leader

In her new role as clinical nurse leader, Michelle Smith, a Grand Valley State University graduate, follows 1,400 patients who make frequent emergency department visits to connect them to community resources.

Mar 16, 2017


Wesorick Center, KCAD partner to host artist for lecture, exhibition

Through a collaboration with the Wesorick Center and Kendall College of Art and Design, Ted Meyer will visit West Michigan to discuss his journey and share stories of the patients he has chronicled on canvas.

Mar 14, 2017


Grand Valley Magazine gets new look

The winter issue of Grand Valley Magazine features a redesigned, fresh look that is due, in part, to reader responses to a fall survey.

Mar 13, 2017


KCON Student Nurses' Association earns honors at state convention

Grand Valley's Student Nurses' Association earned several honors at the Michigan convention in Ann Arbor in late January.

Feb 14, 2017