December 2018 Volunteer of the Month
The Sparrow Women’s Board of Managers and the Sparrow Volunteer Services Department have named Bernie Gilliam the December volunteer of the month. Gilliam has
Sparrow Medical Minute – Dr. Sarle on urological care
Sparrow Medical Group Urologist Richard Sarle, M.D. discusses the symptoms of prostate cancer and the new Sparrow Medical Group Urology practice.
Sparrow Health System names new experienced, dynamic CEO
LANSING, MI – A current hospital executive and MBA who started his healthcare career as a Registered Nurse has been chosen to lead Sparrow Health System (Sparrow)
Sparrow Urologist provides tips on prostate cancer awareness
For November’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Sparrow Urologist Richard Sarle, M.D.,discusses symptoms of prostate problems and how to treat them.
New Advisory Council responds to Patients’ needs
The needs of our Patients always come first at Sparrow, and we are constantly striving to hear from Patients and their families in order to improve our care. The new Patient Family Advisory Council is an opportunity to get a customer perspective on services and projects to help Sparrow continue to focus on the Patient.
Lindsey Slivensky Wins DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence
Congratulations to Sparrow NurseLindsey Slivensky, winner of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! Lindsey's nomination form stated that she is a "great Nurse
Kelly Barker wins DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence
Congratulations to Emergency Department Nurse Kelly Barker, who received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. According to her nomination form, Kelly showed
Physicians named Top Performers based on Patient feedback
Two Sparrow Physicians have received prestigious Top Performer awards from a national firm based on feedback from Patients who overwhelmingly praised
Volunteer of the Month for November 2018
The Sparrow Women’s Board of Managers and the Sparrow Volunteer Services Department have named Maureen Price-Zalba the November Volunteer of the Month. Price-Zalba
Twenty-four Sparrow practices earn PCMH designation for 2018
LANSING, MI – Twenty-four Sparrow-owned primary care practices have been selected as a Patient-Centered Medical Home designated practice by Blue Cross® of Michigan
Sparrow Carson Hospital opens Walk-In Clinic
CARSON CITY, MI – Sparrow Carson Hospital today opened a no-appointment-necessary walk-in clinic in Carson City. The SMG Carson Walk-In Clinic is located at 102
Sparrow honored with national IT award for enhancing care
LANSING, MI – Sparrow has been honored with the highest award given by the nation’s leading Information Technology healthcare organization for its use of IT
Inaugural award emphasizes buying food from local sources
Sparrow Hospital has received an inaugural Cultivate Michigan award for its efforts to purchase food grown locally for its menu for Patients and
Pediatric Emergency Physician offers tips for safe Halloween
It’s the spooky season and young and old are excited about Halloween, but let’s not forget some basic safety tips, says Amy Blasen, D.O., Director
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Sleep Center receives accreditation
IONIA, MI – The Sparrow Ionia Hospital Sleep Center recently received accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, an important national medical