Sparrow Carson Hospital Names Nurse of the Year
Tabitha Durant, RN was named as Sparrow Carson Hospitals 2021 Nurse of the year. Durant helps on the Medical Surgical floor when her co-workers need support.
Sparrow receives “A” grade for patient safety | Spring 2021
Sparrow Hospital has once again earned an “A” for patient safety in a recent scorecard of more than 2,700 acute care hospitals nationwide.
Vaccination site closed on Wednesday, reopens Thursday
Sparrow’s indoor COVID vaccination site at Frandor in Lansing will be closed for one-day only on Wednesday, May 5, for administrative reasons as we catch up on our scheduling.
Sparrow holds COVID vaccine clinics at local high schools
In its continuing efforts to increase access and convenience in getting a COVID-19 vaccine, for the first time Sparrow is offering vaccination clinics at several Mid-Michigan high schools for young people 16 and over.
The Steve Gruber Show on Sparrow’s Mobile Health Clinic
The Steve Gruber Show featured, Elizabeth McDonald, BSN, RN, Sparrow Population Health Nurse Navigator, to talk about Nurse Navigators - how they support a patient's needs throughout their care while in the hospital and connect them to resources for once they leave the hospital setting - and Sparrow's Mobile Health Clinic bringing care to those who need it in Lansing and surrounding communities.
May 2021 Caregiver Spotlight – Kara Follick, PCT
Kara Follick, a Patient Care Technician on Sparrow Hospital’s Float Team, goes above and beyond to do “those extra little things” for patients to lift their spirits and help them feel better, including braiding a patient’s hair.
Sparrow ramps up monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID
Sparrow has greatly expanded its delivery of monoclonal antibody treatment to the community, shifting from a few dozen treatments a week to as many as 360 infusions weekly to combat the COVID-19 virus.
New indoor site allows Sparrow to increase COVID vaccines
A new indoor vaccination site will allow Sparrow to safely provide up to 3,000 COVID-19 vaccines a day to Mid-Michigan residents, three times as many as possible in Sparrow’s drive-thru location.
Sparrow Medical Minute - Dr. Levy on newer solutions for GERD
In this Medical Minute, Dr. Jonathan Levy of SMG General Surgery tells about the surgeries he specializes in, including esophageal and gastro conditions, and explains Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Sparrow introduces new Sparrow Speaks podcast
Sparrow is proud to introduce a new communication channel to provide healthcare information and expertise to Mid-Michigan, a regular podcast called Sparrow Speaks.
Sparrow receives national honors patient satisfaction
Mary Free Bed at Sparrow Inpatient Rehabilitation has been honored for the third year in a row as a national top performer in patient care and Sparrow Specialty Hospital and the Sparrow
Enhanced Access to Care for Mid-Michigan Residents
Sparrow Health System and UnitedHealthcare have expanded their network relationship, giving people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare employer-sponsored and individual health plans
Controlled burn at AL!VE will spur new plant habitat
A controlled burn that will help promote plant diversity and the growth of native species has been successfully conducted at AL!VE, Sparrow Eaton Hospital’s community-based health park.
Celebrating Sparrow Foundation Women Working Wonders
It’s the last day of Women’s History Month and so we want to recognize the incredible work of the Sparrow Foundation’s Women Working Wonders (W3).
Sparrow COVID-19 vaccine daily update | March 30, 2021
As of midnight Tuesday, Sparrow had distributed or allocated 74,202 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, 99 percent of what we have received.