Growing Recognition: 12 Mary Free Bed Physicians Named Top Doctors
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 7, 2026 — Physicians at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation occupy 12 spots on Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Doctors list, doubling last year’s total. This reflects the growing recognition of Mary Free Bed’s expertise in rehabilitation care. The annual list highlights physicians across West Michigan who are nominated by their peers for […]
Disability Advocates from Across the Nation Compete for Ms. Wheelchair America in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.– Nineteen women are preparing to make their way to Grand Rapids, Michigan, to compete for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America 2027. The week-long competition brings state titleholders together for leadership training, advocacy workshops and mentorship opportunities. Ms. Wheelchair America is not a beauty pageant, but a competition based on advocacy, leadership […]
Mary Free Bed Recognized Among Nation’s Leading Rehabilitation Hospitals
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – U.S. News & World Report has ranked Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital as number 17 in its 2026-27 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals rankings. In the state of Michigan, Mary Free Bed Grand Rapids ranked number 1, and Mary Free Bed at Munson ranked number 4. The recognition marks the sixth consecutive year […]
Mary Free Bed’s Wheelchair Sports Camp Returns, Fueled by New 10-Year Shriners Commitment
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Mary Free Bed Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp is back this summer, continuing a decades-long tradition of helping kids with disabilities discover confidence, independence and connection through adaptive sports. This year, the camp is celebrating a major milestone: a new long-term commitment from the Saladin Shriners that will help sustain and grow the program for […]
New Hire Reporting for Duty: Meet Winton, Mary Free Bed’s Newest PAWS AAT Dog
Grand Rapids, Michigan — There’s a new four-legged team member making the rounds at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, and he’s already turning heads and winning big. Meet Winton, a lovable, goofy golden retriever who has officially joined the Mary Free Bed Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program through Paws With A Cause (PAWS). While he may be known for his fabulous fluff and friendly disposition, Winton has an important job to do: he helps patients reach their […]
More than 400 Athletes with Disabilities from Across the U.S. Return to Grand Rapids to Compete at The Hartford Nationals, July 10-16
Paralympic Gold Medalist and Wheelchair Basketball Player Matt Scott to Surprise Six Athletes with Custom-Fit Adaptive Sports Equipment GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 1, 2026 – The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United, the largest and longest-running national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, or intellectual disability, returns to Grand Rapids, July 10-16. The event […]
New ARC-EX Therapy at Mary Free Bed Brings Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation is bringing new hope to people living with spinal cord injuries, expanding opportunities for increased independence throughout their daily lives. In May 2026, the hospital in Grand Rapids, MI, began using the ARC-EX System from ONWARD Medical, becoming one of the first facilities in West Michigan to offer this type of […]
Largest and Longest-Running National Adaptive Sports Competition in the Country Returns to Grand Rapids July 10-16 for Second Straight Year
The Hartford Nationals Conducted by Move United Builds on Successful 2025 Adaptive Sports Event Attracting 423 Athletes and 161 Coaches from 36 States, Generating $2 Million in Economic Impact for Region (GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – June 8, 2026) In just one-month, Grand Rapids will host The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United – the largest and longest-running national sport […]