Articles by Michele Coffill

Researchers find rate of Michigan uninsured drops below 10 percent

Researchers from Grand Valley and Tulane universities have found the rate of people without health insurance in Michigan has dropped below 10 percent, yet barriers to obtaining health care remain problematic.

Jan 12, 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


Keynote addresses will highlight King commemoration week on campus

A full slate of events on Monday, January 15, ushers in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week on campus.

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


Economist article highlights work of alumnus

An article in the December 14 Economist highlighted the work of Erion Veliaj, Grand Valley alumnus and mayor of Tirana, Albania.

Dec 21, 2017


Grant will enhance campus sexual assault programming

Grand Valley received a $39,472 grant from the Michigan State Police to bolster its campus sexual assault programming.

Dec 20, 2017


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


Health care trends will be detailed at January event

Faculty members and expert panelists will provide a glimpse into health-related trends and issues that could affect the region at the ninth annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast on January 12.

Dec 18, 2017


GVSU names director of TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Tim Marroquin brings a diverse, yet familiar background to his new role as director for TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Dec 11, 2017


Laker Effect Challenge winning team earns $3,000

The winning Laker Effect Challenge idea was a Kirkhof College of Nursing project that promotes and supports breastfeeding within the community.

Dec 7, 2017