The Health Forum of West Michigan is hosted by the Office of the Vice Provost for Health and Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Center at Grand Valley State University and is scheduled on the first Friday of each month during the academic year.  The forums are coordinated under the collaborative leadership of our community partners with sponsorship provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Health Forum engages health care practitioners, health care and business administrators, educators, students, and community members in critical health-related conversations that are pertinent to our communities. Our panels of experts are not only health care providers and administrators, but also government, business, and community leaders who bring diverse perspectives to the discussions.

All Health Forum of West Michigan events are free and open to the public. Our topics are subject to change so please check our website for most current information!

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Our 2020-2021 Health Forum of West Michigan Series has concluded for this academic year.  Please enjoy the videos (below) from this past season that were part of our COVID-19 Series.  We will look forward to seeing you again next fall as we line up a new slate of topics relevant to the health-related issues that need to be addressed for our communities. Watch your e-mail for more information later this summer!

Recent Videos

March 2021

COVID-19 and Education: Challenges and Adaptations (HD and CC still in process)

February 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccinations

November 2020

The Delivery of Care During a Pandemic

December 2020

A Discussion on the Health Disparities of COVID-19