Corewell Health Pennock Hospital

02/20/2026

We are pleased to welcome Jim DeCamp, Amanda Hoeksma, and Luke Haywood to the Corewell Health Pennock Hospital Community Board.

Jim DeCamp (Community Liaison with Flexfab), Amanda Hoeksma (Director of the Early Childhood Center with Thornapple Kellogg Schools), and Luke Haywood (Owner - Sand Creek Dairy) all bring strong leadership experiences and deep commitments to community engagement to the community board.

As Community Board members, they will serve as advisors to hospital leadership and as voices for our community, helping shape our community health plan and guide our efforts to best serve the patients and families who come to us for care.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to their contributions.

02/13/2026

The Corewell Health Gun Lake Walk-In Clinic has expanded hours, giving you more evening access and longer Saturday availability. All ages welcome. No appointment needed.

🕒 NEW Expanded Hours:
Mon–Fri: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (Now open later!)
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Expanded Saturday hours!)
Closed Sundays & major holidays

We’re here to help with: allergies, coughs, earaches, UTIs, minor injuries, rashes, sports physicals, vaccinations, and more.

Stop in whenever you need us — we’re here for you.💙

Visit our Walk-In Clinic at 12851 West M 179 Highway, Wayland, MI 49348. Open Mon-Wed: 7:00am-7:00pm, Thu-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm. Questions? Call 866.989.7999.

02/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Linda Schaltz, DPN, as our new Chief Nursing Officer at Pennock Hospital!

A proven nursing leader and passionate advocate for patients and nurses, Linda brings more than 23 years of experience within Corewell Health, most recently serving as CNO at Zeeland Hospital.
Under Linda’s leadership, Zeeland Hospital achieved a record 19 consecutive “A” ratings from The Leapfrog Group, a reflection of her focus on quality, safety, and patient experience.

We extend our congratulations to Linda and look forward to what's ahead.

01/09/2026

Erin and Garrett Holmes rang in 2026 with the sweetest gift - a beautiful baby girl born on New Year’s Day at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital. Clara Elizabeth weighed in at 8 lbs, 2 oz and measured 22 inches long, making her Barry County’s very first baby of the year! Join us in congratulating the Holmes family as they start the new year with love, laughter, and a little extra joy. ✨

11/20/2025

About 20% of Michigan's population resides in rural areas, which face a unique set of challenges - particularly access to health care.

From advancements in telehealth to investment in new facilities and services, Corewell Health team members are working to improve the quality of life for friends, family and neighbors in our communities.

Find a primary care doctor near you: corewellhealth.org/find-a-doctor

06/25/2025

“What we see probably the most of is orthopedic injuries, injuries to arms and legs; just basic lacerations and things like; some of the more things like drowning; injuries from trampolines and bikes that certainly can be a little more severe,” Dr. Whitney Minnock, the pediatric chief of emergency, said.

For more information, go to the WOOD TV8 segment.

As families spend more time outdoors during the summer, there may also be more opportunities for kids to be injured.

05/07/2025

Thank you to our partners and attendees who celebrated with us last Saturday at the Pennock Hospital Julep Gala! This year, the sold-out event raised over $100,000 — which will help us grow the Dr. Oscar and Cynthia deGoa Endowment for Parent Education and Child Well-Being.

Couldn't make it, but still want to make an impact? Click on the link below to donate now!

https://ow.ly/OP4y50VO0mZ

05/06/2025

There are more than 15,500 nurses at Corewell Health. With every shift, our nurses and nursing team members demonstrate resilience, strength and compassion.

Our patients, teams and communities are uplifted by your courage and leadership. We're proud to celebrate you this Nurses Week and beyond.

Share the name of a nurse you'd like to recognize in the comments. ⬇️

04/02/2025

You may have heard this year's Julep Gala is sold out. Although we have filled all seats for the in-person race, we invite you to consider toasting with us from wherever you lay your fedora, bowler, fascinator or chapeau! Opportunities to support Corewell Health Foundation Pennock Hospital via partnership are still available – and they came with a variety of benefits.

With levels beginning at $750, your presence will be felt as our “partners from afar” with digital, name and logo recognition, plus verbal & signage recognition at the event.

And the best part? You’re still helping us build the Dr. Oscar and Cynthia deGoa Endowment for Parent Education and Child Well-Being. This new endowment supports vital parent and nursing education programs at the Corewell Health Pennock Hospital birthing center. These programs will enhance the care and services currently offered, while having a meaningful impact on the health and wellness of mothers, babies and families in our community. Reach out to Tamara Elhart at tamara.elhart@corewellhealth.org for more information!

03/31/2025

Kate Barch of Hastings was diagnosed with colon cancer at 44 years old - one year less than the recommended age to begin regular screenings.

"I am not what people typically perceive as the stereotypical colon cancer patient," said Barch. "But that's really a misperception."

Now cancer free, Kate shares this message: don't ignore symptoms.

Read more: https://ow.ly/1WJa50VrGPf.

After having 13 inches of her colon and 66 lymph nodes removed, Kate Barch is two years cancer-free. Now, she's urging others to listen to their symptoms.

03/29/2025

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Baum family, after learning of the passing of Earlene Baum — a philanthropist who believed in making sure everyone in her community had access to world-class health care and the arts, no matter their circumstances.

Along with her late husband Larry, Earlene has greatly enhanced health care access in the Hastings community with her contributions, including dialysis, surgery, infant health and cancer care. Earlene's compassion and dedication will always be remembered.

03/26/2025

In anticipation of National Doctors' Day on March 30, we want to celebrate all our doctors who help improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope for the patients and communities we serve.

Do you have a doctor to thank or recognize? Share your message in the comments below.