Alana Holland

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Alana Holland

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One year ago, Jen VanEe was in the midst of her battle. She was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at 38 years old, with no family history or genetic predisposition. Now, VanEe has what her doctors call "no signs of disease."  "My hair is growing back," said VanEe. "I'm beginning to go into a new normal for myself." She is now focusing her attention on helping other women on their breast cancer journeys.

4 days ago | wzzm13.com | Alana Holland

SAGINAW, Mich. — According to the World Health Organization (WHO), only 1 out of every 10 people who need prosthetics actually has access to them. Ben Hogan, a certified prosthetist and orthotist working for Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital at Covenant Healthcare in Saginaw, Michigan, is hoping to change that statistic. He is breaking down the barriers by making prosthetic legs with a common item worldwide: bicycles.

1 week ago | wzzm13.com | Alana Holland

HOLLAND, Mich. — There is a new option for birthing patients along the lakeshore, to help ease pain during labor. Holland Hospital's Boven Birth Center now has a labor hydrotherapy tub. It is a deep-soaking tub with the goal of promoting a more positive labor experience. "There's so many physiological benefits of this tub," said Julie Ondersma, certified nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner. "Primarily, that warm water. Submersion helps decrease any tension, relaxes the muscles.

1 week ago | wzzm13.com | Alana Holland

MUSKEGON, Mich. — A new children's book created in Michigan is helping teach kids how to manage their emotions, anxiety and more. "Frida's Fireworks" is a story about a young girl named Frida, who struggles with her letting her "fireworks" explode. She is sent to a special teacher at school, who introduces her to Scout, a facility dog. Scout teaches Frida how to manage her fireworks using a 1-2-3 breathing method.

2 weeks ago | wzzm13.com | Alana Holland

BYRON CENTER, Mich. — A new behavioral health hospital will open to patients next week in West Michigan. Southridge Behavioral Hospital cut the ribbon on the new care facility in Byron Center on Wednesday. The hospital is a collaboration between Trinity Health Michigan and Universal Health Services. The hospital has 96 beds for both adult and geriatric patients. When fully operational, there will be about 170 employees, both full and part-time.