UM Health-Sparrow News

Okemos High School Key Club Appreciation

Caregivers, You Are Loved

Thanks to Key Club members at Okemos High School for creating this thank you video to Sparrow caregivers

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Sparrow Medical Group Potterville adds two nurse practitioners

Sparrow Eaton Hospital is pleased to welcome two nurse practitioners to the Sparrow Medical Group Potterville office, adding to the quality patient care provided by Todd Otten, M.D.
Devon Kruger and Elizabeth McDowell are Michigan natives who are excited about being part of the community and providing care close to home for local residents.

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Sparrow processes 400,000th COVID-19 test

Sparrow has performed its 400,000th COVID-19 test, responding to the continuing needs of the community for easily accessible testing with a quick turnaround. Mid-Michigan residents are still turning out in large numbers for Sparrow’s nasal swab (PCR) test, the most sensitive and accurate barometer of whether you have the virus.

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Sparrow Eaton Pharmacy earns Joint Commission certification

Sparrow Eaton Hospital’s pharmacy has received special certification from The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accrediting authority for hospitals. The Medication Compounding Certification means Sparrow Eaton’s Pharmacy Department passed rigid standards that ensure top quality care for patients.

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March 2021 Caregiver Spotlight – Jennifer Parsons

Jennifer Parsons is a driver/courier for Sparrow Pharmacy Plus and she is this month’s Caregiver Spotlight. Jennifer loves helping people and has a keen awareness of patient needs. So, when she encountered an elderly woman who was having an allergic reaction and difficulty breathing, she called for help and assured the frightened woman that she would stay by her side until EMS arrived.

Dania Williams, RN - Caregiver Spotlight

October 2020 Caregiver Spotlight – Dania Williams, RN

Dania Williams, RN, Sparrow Hospital Advanced Medical Stepdown, focuses on the total needs of patients and says she learns as much from them as they do from her. Dania notes that, “Patient care is number one to me. … I believe in taking care of my entire patient, not just their symptoms or why they’re admitted.”