Stay connected with UM Health-Sparrow
UM Health-Sparrow is now making it easy for you to connect to your email account with your personal smartphone or tablet!
Before getting started, please be aware that for security purposes, you will only be able to access your UM Health-Sparrow email on devices that use one of the operating systems listed below.
- iOS (iPhone/iPad) - latest version
- Android - latest version
- Windows - latest version
Get Started
If you have not yet submitted a request to access your UM Health-Sparrow email on your mobile device, click the "Request access for my device" link below to get started. If you have already requested access, and have received an email verifying that your request has been fulfilled, click the "Complete device registration" link.
Mobile OS Version Help
Follow the applicable instructions below to determine which mobile operating system version is currently running on your device.
Apple iOS
- From the Home screen, select Settings
- Select the General category
- Select the About option
- Scroll to the Version number
Android
- From the Home screen, press the Menu button and select Settings
- On the Settings screen, scroll down and select About Phone
- On the About Phone screen, scroll down to find the Android Version
Frequently Asked Questions
Through UM Health-Sparrow Mobile Access, you can gain access to your UM Health-Sparrow email accounts on your personally owned mobile devices. ASCOM phones, pagers, radios, and other UM Health-Sparrow-owned devices are not included.
How do I get UM Health-Sparrow email on my personal device?
To get started visit uofmhealthsparrow.org/mobileaccess and follow the instructions provided to request access.
Which devices are supported?
iOS v4.0 or later and Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) or later
Why is there a minimum requirement for Operating Systems (OS) on phones and tablets?
Security considerations require full-device encryption. Full-device encryption is only available on specific OS systems.
What if my personal device is lost or stolen?
If your mobile device is lost or stolen it must be reported to the UM Health-Sparrow Help Desk immediately by calling 517.364.HELP (517.364.4357). The Help Desk will inform the UM Health-Sparrow IT Security department and all steps will be taken to assist in finding your device or wipe your device to factory settings in the event your phone has been stolen.
Under what conditions would my device be wiped to factory settings?
The following conditions will require your device to be wiped to factory settings, which includes deleting all personal information stored on the phone:
- If your device is lost or stolen
- When employment with the health system is severed or terminated
- If you get a new mobile device, the old device will be wiped to factory settings
What information can be accessed off my personal device by UM Health-Sparrow IT Security administrators?
UM Health-Sparrow IT Security administrator may access information on your device, including a list of installed apps or accounts. When required for security purposes, the UM Health-Sparrow IT Security administrator can also make changes on your device, including adding/removing accounts or remotely erasing data. No personal information can be accessed by the UM Health-Sparrow IT Security administrator, including texts, voicemail, photos, or photo messages.
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information, please email byod@UMHSparrow.org