LANSING, MI – April 27, 2022– The pandemic has radically altered the healthcare landscape, and Sparrow’s leading-edge medicine is a good example: Sparrow has exceeded 70,000 patient video visits since March 2020. Since the first Sparrow video visit on March 27, 2020, tens of thousands of Mid-Michigan residents have seen their highly skilled primary care […]
LANSING, MI, April 18, 2022 – Sparrow is celebrating its volunteers during this National Volunteer Week and is asking more community members to consider serving the Mid-Michigan region. A variety of opportunities are available for adult community volunteers at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and our Community Hospitals. Those openings include: Gift shops (Sparrow Hospital, Clinton, […]
IONIA, MI, April 18, 2022 – During this Volunteer Week, Sparrow Ionia Hospital recognizes the many volunteers who continue to serve as an important part to the organization and have an incredible history of providing care to Ionia-area residents. Sparrow Ionia Hospital currently has 47 volunteers that assist in transporting patients arriving or leaving the […]
LANSING, MI, April 13, 2022 – Shaneca Embry, RN, a Sparrow Granger Pediatric Emergency Department nurse, has been honored with Sparrow’s first Spirit of Excellence Award for her dedication, hard work and exemplary service for patients. The award is unique in that it relies on data and comments from patients and family members following their […]
IONIA, MI, April 8, 2022 – A Sparrow Ionia Hospital physician, who helped uncover a severe bacterial infection in a patient, has been honored with the Sparrow Speak Up award for speaking up on behalf of patient and caregiver safety. Adriss Faraj, M.D., a hospitalist at Sparrow Ionia, was lauded for pushing for answers and […]
LANSING, MI, April 7, 2022 – Sparrow, its Carson City and Clinton community hospitals and Sparrow Specialty Hospital have been honored with numerous awards from a national organization that tracks top scores for patient satisfaction. The hospitals received the honors from Professional Research Consultants, Inc. The PRC Excellence in Healthcare Awards are nationally recognized honors […]
LANSING, MI, April 7, 2022 – Sparrow Carson, Eaton and Ionia hospitals have been recognized by a national organization for outstanding performance and quality, reflecting our leading-edge medicine and highly skilled physicians and caregivers. Sparrow Carson received the 2021 Quality Top Quartile award from The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of […]
Ann Arbor, MI, April 5, 2022 – Michael Markey, M.D., a Sparrow Hospital physician and chief medical examiner for five counties in Michigan, is one of 17 individuals, four partner organizations and one hospital to receive a 2022 Donation Champion Award from Gift of Life Michigan, recognizing his extraordinary efforts to help fulfill the wishes […]
LANSING, MI, April 5, 2022 – Four highly skilled and experienced orthopedic and sports medicine surgeons have joined the Sparrow Medical Group (SMG) Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Team. SMG is building one of the most comprehensive Orthopedics and Sports Medicine programs that will become a destination for patients throughout Michigan. Douglas Dietzel, D.O., is a […]
LANSING, MI, April 1, 2022 – Denny Martin, D.O., has been named Interim President of E.W. Sparrow Hospital, effective Monday, April 4. Dr. Martin has served with distinction as Chief Medical Officer of E.W. Sparrow Hospital since April 2020, just after the start of the pandemic. Sparrow and the community have greatly benefited from his […]