Protect Yourself from the West Nile Virus
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is reporting the highest number of human West Nile cases at this point in the year since the virus was first detected in 1999.
Advocate-turned-patient has new appreciation for W3 event
For years, Debby Harrison of East Lansing has been a volunteer working to raise money for Sparrow and its special projects. Never, though, did she think she'd benefit
Sparrow Hospital Receives 2012 Quality Leadership Award
The Michigan Quality Council (MQC) announces that Sparrow Hospital of Lansing is the 2012 Quality Leadership Award recipient. The Michigan Quality Leadership Award
Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club fundraising benefits local children
Thirteen years ago, Brad Langschwager of Potterville received the news no parent ever wants to hear - his daughter, Kali, was diagnosed with cancer
Generous donation rocks Sparrow Hospital newborn nursery
Photo caption: New moms are enjoying the soothing comfort of rocking chairs donated to Sparrow's Mother Baby Services by the Eleonore Rocks Foundation. Caregivers
Sparrow Stroke Center pioneers use of new technique
A Sparrow and Michigan State University physician has pioneered the use in mid-Michigan of a device to restore blood flow to the brains of some stroke patients.
Sports Injury Clinic reopens for community, student athletes
Sparrow's free Saturday Sports Injury Clinic has reopened just in time for fall sports. The clinic provides services to help keep high school and community athletes
Business leaders named to Sparrow Specialty Hospital board
Three community leaders have been elected as officers of the board overseeing Sparrow Specialty Hospital, the pre-eminent facility in mid-Michigan for long-term
Physicians Health Plan to expand preventive services for women
Physicians Health Plan (PHP), a Lansing-based health maintenance organization, is expanding coverage of preventive services aimed at keeping women healthy. Beginning
Sparrow brings home an “A” for Patient safety
Sparrow has earned an "A" for Patient safety in a recent score card of more than 2,600 hospitals nationwide. The report, prepared by The Leapfrog Group, grades a
Wieber’s grandmother a volunteer for more than 20 years
Emiline Reifsnyder of Lansing isn't about to disrupt her routine as a volunteer at the Sparrow Hospital Gift Shop, even though her granddaughter, Jordyn Wieber,
Chewy the puppy reunited with family after car crash
Sparrow Patient Hannah Achenbach, 10, thought she had lost her puppy Chewy forever in a car crash in Delta Township on Sunday. Much to her surprise, she was reunited
Sparrow, Mary Free Bed to collaborate on rehabilitation care
Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids have formalized an agreement that will strengthen and expand a long-standing
Sparrow named “High-Performing” by U.S. News & World Report
Sparrow has been named among the Best Hospitals in Southeastern Michigan, and earned a "high-performing" designation in nine specialty areas: Cancer, Diabetes &
East Lansing woman honored with W3 Outstanding Volunteer Award
Photo Caption: Virginia White (right) receives the first Virginia Hilbert Outstanding Volunteer Award from Deb Atkinson, past chair of the Sparrow Foundation's Women