App makes Patient, Physician communication more accessible
Sparrow’s Paul Entler, M.D., was on vacation when he checked into his Epic Haiku phone app and noticed a Patient’s abnormal test results.
Sparrow 2015 Annual Report, “Leading the Way” in healthcare
Sparrow is proud to unveil its Annual Report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2015, highlighting numerous milestones and developments and how the health
Volunteer retires after years of keeping wheelchairs moving
After meticulously repairing and tending to hundreds of wheelchairs, Sparrow Volunteer David Graves of DeWitt is finally rolling into retirement.
Sparrow Carson Hospital welcomes new Surgeon
CARSON CITY, MI – Sparrow Carson Hospital has welcomed a new Surgeon, Kerent Pihl, D.O. Dr. Pihl has accepted a position to join Kevin O’Connor, D.O., and Troy
Opioid epidemic calls for multiple ways to treat pain
Reports of skyrocketing use of opioids – including cases involving famous celebrities – are evidence that treatment of pain needs to involve
Granger Pediatric ER at Sparrow nearing milestone
LANSING, MI – A new Slushee machine to entice even the most fearful of young Patients is one way the Granger Pediatric Emergency Department at Sparrow is still
Sparrow Ionia Hospital welcomes second Orthopedic Surgeon
IONIA, MI – Alicia Ballard, D.O., recently joined Sparrow Ionia Hospital as an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in anterior hip replacements and osteoporosis management
New Williamston practice offers quality care close to home
Sparrow is celebrating the grand opening of Sparrow Medical Group (SMG) Williamston, a family practice that will provide quality healthcare close to home for Williamston residents and surrounding communities.
Sparrow practices receive top BCBS, BCN quality awards
Three Sparrow medical practices have earned top recognition from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network, receiving Provider Distinction
Volunteer of the Month for September 2016
The Sparrow Women’s Board of Managers and Sparrow Volunteer Services Department have named Linda Woodrow of Okemos the September Volunteer of the Month. Woodrow
Sparrow RNICU’s Kangaroo-A-Thon promotes skin-to-skin with babies
Never heard of a Kangaroo-A-Thon? Sparrow’s award-winning Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) is holding a Kangaroo-A-Thon until Sept. 28 to promote
Sparrow Physician receives national honor for C-section research
LANSING, MI – Recent Sparrow OB/GYN resident Ahizechukwu Eke, M.D., has received national recognition for his research. Dr. Eke received the Donald F. Richardson
Sparrow Carson Physical Rehabilitation services return to Ithaca
CARSON CITY, MI – Sparrow Carson Physical Rehabilitation is excited to announce the return of its satellite clinic to Ithaca. Located inside Sparrow Medical Group
24 Sparrow Facilities earn Medical Home Designation
LANSING, MI – Twenty-four Sparrow-owned primary care practices have been selected as a Patient-Centered Medical Home designated practice by Blue Cross® Blue Shield®
Sparrow Hair-A-Thon a big success
The Sparrow Children’s Center held a Hair-a-Thon on Sept. 10 in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Hair was donated to Michigan-based organizations that