College of Health Professions

Middle school students experience real-life simulations in health professions

Area teenagers were able to experience what it's like to be a physical therapist, sonographer, speech-language pathologist and other health professions during a summer camp held at Grand Valley.

Jul 23, 2018


Art expands health education in Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall

When Grand Valley State University constructs a new building, artwork from the university's permanent collection of more than 16,000 works is selected to tell visual stories that help connect students to curricula. The more than 280 works of art found in Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, Grand Valley's newest health building, tell stories of community connections and the importance of health professionals in West Michigan and around the world.

Jul 18, 2018


Finkelstein Hall called a 'game changer' for students

President Thomas J. Haas said Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall is both an example of what deep collaboration can accomplish and a game changer for students studying health sciences.

Jul 17, 2018


GVSU joins initiative to increase students of color in health care fields

Grand Valley and six area institutions will work to increase the number of students of color who choose health care careers while in college, then succeed in the workforce.

Jun 28, 2018


Early college program at CHS celebrates anniversary

Ja'Nae Matthews, a junior at Godwin Heights High School, is considering becoming a surgeon. Another student in her class, Danielle Rhoades, is thinking about a career as a nurse practitioner.

Jun 6, 2018


Photos: Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall is open for classes

Finkelstein Hall includes four classrooms, 16 teaching laboratories, a computer lab and 100 faculty and staff offices.

May 10, 2018


Standardized patients tour Finkelstein Hall

The people who portray patients during simulations for nursing and health professions students got an early look at Grand Valley's newest building May 1.

May 2, 2018


Partnership benefits talent pipeline, patients

Leaders from Grand Valley and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated an expanded partnership January 11 that benefits area patients and the health care talent pipeline.

Jan 11, 2018


GVSU, Mary Free Bed to announce expanded partnership

Leaders from Grand Valley and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital are expanding their partnership, which will strengthen the region's health care talent pipeline and serve the needs of rehabilitation patients.

Jan 8, 2018


First PAS cohort in Traverse City earns degrees

The first cohort of students enrolled in the Physician Assistant Studies program at the Traverse City Regional Center earned master's degrees at Grand Valley's Commencement ceremony December 9.

Dec 19, 2017