Times are changing. Dr. Welby doesn't make house calls any more. Health care is both more technology-driven and more interactive. More responsibility rests on you, the individual concerned.

This is where MedicalMile.com comes in. Just at the time when you're wondering where to start researching your options regarding a just-diagnosed condition, and possibly feeling overwhelmed, Medical Mile.com will be here for you.

Or what if you've just moved to the area and are searching for a doctor? Or what if you want that "second opinion" you've always heard about? Or a third? Or what if you need to know what the latest authorities are saying about an epidemic you fear may spread to your area? Your desire is to discover all the options so you can make wise choices in ALL these common life situations.

But the big - and sometimes scary - first step is WHERE to start. MedicalMile.com makes it simple for you. We realize that some of the above-mentioned situations are already placing tremendous stresses on you. We help relieve that tension by putting key information at your fingertips. We are the place to start.

On this site, you'll find breaking news on the health care front from a variety of sources. You'll read interviews of local medical newcomers to see waht they bring to the Medical Mile. You'll be informed of new facilities and specialists that meet very specific needs. You'll find health alerts and articles on all kinds of topics. You'll get national news as well as local. This is an answer site, and we promise you to do our best to answer any questions you may have.

Where you want to finish is a place of improved health for yourself and your family. Our goals align with yours in this. We are here so that Grand Rapids, and all of West Michigan, and eventually the globe, can be a healthier, more well-informed place.

So drive this MedicalMile.com site. Learn with us. Knowledge is power, and the more knowledge you have about health care issues, the better you will be able to cope with situations that may arise in your life.

To your health!