Caregiver Spotlight

Rodrick Cook, SOS Tech
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January 2026 Sparrow Spotlight - Rodrick Cook

Rodrick “Rod” Cook of Transport Services is the January Sparrow Spotlight honoree for his exceptional service at the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing.
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Susan Bird, Nurse Practitioner - Caregiver Spotlight - December 2025
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December 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Susan Bird

Susan Bird, a UM Health-Sparrow nurse practitioner, earned the December Sparrow Spotlight for her treatment of a patient and family during their end-of-life care.
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Noah Hamilton - Caregiver Spotlight - November 2025 | 900x600
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November 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Noah Hamilton

Noah Hamilton, a UM Health-Sparrow HR specialist, earned the November Sparrow Spotlight for his life-saving chest compressions during a team member's medical emergency.
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Patricia Lewis, RN - Caregiver Spotlight - October 2025
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October 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Patricia Lewis

Patricia Lewis, RN, from Lansing Urology, is honored for her compassion, teamwork, and dedication to patient care at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow.
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Sparrow Caregiver Spotlight - Cindy Schmitz - September 2025
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September 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Cindy Schmitz

Cindy Schmitz is this month’s Sparrow Spotlight, recognized for compassionate care of a neighbor and living out Sparrow’s core values.
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Debbie Pettit - Patient Care Tech (PCT) - August 2025 Sparrow Spotlight
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August 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Debbie Pettit

Meet Debbie Pettit, a Patient Care Tech at UM Health-Sparrow, honored in this month’s Sparrow Spotlight for her dedication to patients and family legacy.
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Erica Swift - July 2025 Sparrow Caregiver Spotlight
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July 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Erica Swift

Erica Swift's quick action at UM Health-Sparrow Eaton helped save a patient having a heart attack - proof that compassion and vigilance make a real difference.
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Megan Yonker - June 2025 Sparrow Spotlight
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June 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Megan Yonker

Megan Yonker, a UM Health-Sparrow nurse, sprang into action to help save a man's life—showing quick thinking, compassion, and lifesaving care.
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Stephanie Keller - UM Health Sparrow Spotlight - May 2025
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May 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Stephanie Keller

Stephanie Keller, a bedside nurse at UM Health-Sparrow Children’s Center, goes above and beyond to provide compassionate care to every child and their family.
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Suzanne Kalchik, UM Health-Sparrow Sparrow Spotlight - April 2025
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April 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Suzanne Kalchik

Suzanne Kalchik, a social worker at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, provides compassionate care, advocacy, and vital support to women during pregnancy.
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Rachael Smith, Community Resource Coordinator - March 2025 Sparrow Spotlight
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March 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Rachael Smith

Rachael Smith, a UM Health-Sparrow community resource coordinator, goes above and beyond to ensure patients get the support they need for their well-being.
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Emily Judd, Eaton Supply Chain Tech - Sparrow Spotlight - February 2025
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February 2025 Sparrow Spotlight - Emily Judd

Emily Judd, a supply chain tech at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton, ensures medical supplies are delivered swiftly and accurately to the hospital.
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