Metro Health, U-M announce affiliation for health care

In December 2016, U-M entered into an agreement with a successful community-based health system to provide high-value, compassionate care to the west side of the state. “Our affiliation with the university will help ensure that our patients and the people of this region continue to have access to great quality care and choice when they consider their healthcare needs,” said Michael Faas, president and chief executive officer of Metro Health. “U-M and Metro Health doctors will work alongside each other to provide the latest, most advanced and most innovative care to patients.”

U-M and Metro Health have worked together since 2009, when the university began providing radiation oncology services at the Cancer Center at Metro Health Village. Since then, clinical relationships have developed in pediatric cardiology and pediatric endocrinology. Broadly speaking, the new affiliation will enable Metro Health to further expand its research capabilities, primary care and specialty services, as well as its use of complex medical technology.

Physicians, executives and community members from west Michigan will continue serving on Metro Health boards and committees, working closely with U-M leaders.