Beloved Nurse engaged Patient with music, receives DAISY
When facing a language barrier, music often helps bridge the gap. Experiencing difficulty communicating and establishing any type of rapport with an elderly Indian
Caregiver’s contagious attitude earns Caregiver Spotlight honor
Omar Mohammed is never without a smile, setting the benchmark for politeness and positivity that sticks with his fellow Caregivers throughout the day. Mohammed,
Sparrow welcomes new Executive Chef
Sparrow is putting a fresh face on hospital food service as it welcomes new Executive Chef Laura Fellows. Fellows comes to Sparrow from a richly varied culinary
Sparrow, MSU HealthTeam host Epilepsy. Beyond the Shadows.
One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. In two-thirds of Patients diagnosed with epilepsy, the cause is unknown. There is no cure. On Thursday,
Sparrow Clinton Hospital honors local Nurse with DAISY
A Sparrow Clinton Hospital Nurse’s special care of an elderly Patient helped earn her the hospital’s DAISY Award for exceptional nursing skills. Tasha Karek,
What does your DNA say? Sparrow, Mayo Clinic community forum
If you have a family history of a genetic condition like cancer or sickle cell disease, undergoing genetic testing may show if you're at risk of developing that
Sparrow Nurse first recipient of Modern Healthcare Award
Sparrow Breast Health Nurse Navigator Sharon Cosgrove, BBA, RN, OCN, has received the inaugural Excellence in Nursing Award from Modern Healthcare, a nationally
Michigan-based clinically integrated network selects leaders
In July, six of Michigan’s leading health systems (Allegiance Health in Jackson, Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw, Lakeland Health
Sparrow Chief Nursing Officer receives prestigious national honor
Sparrow Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer Mary Lou Wesley has been named a recipient of the highest honor presented nationally to Nurse leaders by
Jernein Service of Lansing named January Volunteer of the Month
The Sparrow Women’s Board of Managers and the Volunteer services Department honors Jernein Service of Lansing as the January Volunteer of the Month. Service began
Sparrow Physician Leadership Academy graduates first class
In March 2014, 30 Physicians, nominated by Sparrow Leadership for showing visionary potential, embarked upon a journey as the inaugural class of the Sparrow Physician
New OB-GYN faculty boosts Labor and Delivery care at Sparrow
Sparrow is pleased to welcome Jennifer Hoffman, M.D., and Robert Long, M.D., as new core faculty members within its OB-GYN Residency program. Both Physicians will
RNICU grad donates onesies
Andrew, a Sparrow Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) grad, recently stopped by Sparrow Hospital with a very generous donation. He and his mom, Erica Tompa,
New Urologist providing care at Sparrow Ionia Hospital
Sparrow Ionia Hospital is pleased to welcome Alexander P. DeHaan, D.O., Urologist, to the list of specialists providing care at Sparrow Ionia Hospital. He will offer
Sparrow Carson Hospital welcomes first baby of 2016
Charlotte June was right on schedule when she arrived at Sparrow Carson Hospital, becoming the first baby born at the hospital in the new year. Charlotte was born