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Thursday, April 04, 2013  Munson Medical Center is encouraging people to get screened for Type Two Diabetes, since millions of people have it or are at-risk of being diagnosed and don't even know it.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Motorcycle caravan will travel through 29 states and 48 major cities.

Monday, May 23, 2011  In this week's Matters of the Heart we meet one woman who not only has a heart condition but also suffers from diabetes.  The connection between the two diseases is the subject of this week's Matters of the Heart.

Monday, March 14, 2011  In this month's Matters of the Heart we meet Angela Stieg from Osceola County who suffers from diabetes and coronary heart disease.  Dr. Jill Vollbrecht an endocrinologist from Munson Medical Center says the connection between the diseases are more common than you might think.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Dr. Jill Vollbrecht, an endocrinologist with Munson Medical Center sat down with 7&4's Melissa Smith to talk about what diabetes is, the symptoms and what people need to know to stay on top of the disease.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Munson Medical Center has opened a new Advanced Wound Center that will help hundreds of patients stay closer to home for care.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Motorcycle enthusiasts: If you're willing to go for a long midnight stroll, you'll have your chance this weekend and will be helping a good cause. The 24th Annual Midnight Ride begins in Grand Rapids Saturday morning at midnight.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisers voted 20-12 against withdrawing GlaxoSmithKline's once-blockbuster drug.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  The diabetes pill Avandia has been used by millions of patients and racked up billions in sales in more than a decade on the market. This week the Food and Drug Administration is trying to answer a seemingly simple question: Does it cause heart attacks?

Friday, September 25, 2009  Community members walk to help find a cure for diabetes

Thursday, February 26, 2009  Private donates help bring a dog back from the brink of death.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008  Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital believe gastric bypass surgery may reverse type two diabetes in teens.

Tuesday, December 23, 2008  Michigan researchers say look closer at baby blood

Monday, December 22, 2008  A new study finds there could be thousands of Americans suffering from a sleep disorder they don't even know they have.