UM Health-Sparrow named among the top maternity hospitals in the country
UM Health-Sparrow has been named one of the best hospitals in the United States for maternity care, earning a four-ribbon designation on Newsweek’s “America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026.”
Former chief medical officer honored with 2026 Founders’ Award
UM Health-Sparrow posthumously recognized the late Larry Rawsthorne, M.D. with the 2026 Founders’ Award, the highest honor the health system presents.
April 2026 Caregiver Spotlight - Janay Johnson
Janay Johnson, a Patient Care Technician at the Mother Baby Center at UM Health-Sparrow Lansing, is April's Team Member Spotlight.
Gift of Life Michigan adds 26 names to donor memorial tree
Gift of Life Michigan added 26 names to the Donor Memorial Tree at UM Health-Sparrow Lansing.
UM Health-Sparrow Lansing named 'Hospital of the Year' by Gift of Life Michigan
UM Health-Sparrow Lansing named 'Hospital of the Year' by Gift of Life Michigan for its outstanding commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation and strong partnership in saving lives.
March 2026 Caregiver Spotlight - Anthony Lemieux
Anthony Lemieux, a Patient Care Technician at the infusion center at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, has been named the March Team Member Spotlight recipient for going above and beyond to comfort patients.
Carson celebrates top national ranking for quality care
UM Health-Sparrow Carson has been named a top performer in the small community hospital category of the 2025 Vizient Quality and Accountability Study. The annual ranking places the Carson City facility among the nation’s elite for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
UM Health-Sparrow Lansing opens doors to local students interested in health care careers
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing welcomed more than 100 high school students from across Mid-Michigan.
February 2026 Caregiver Spotlight - Alexander Witte
Alexander Witte, M.D., is February Team member Spotlight for going to great lengths to care for a vulnerable patient.
Regents approve UM Health-Sparrow centers
The U-M Board of Regents approved projects that will improve access to mental health resources and a lower-cost setting for surgical procedures in Mid-Michigan.
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.
Seniors Gain Heart Health Knowledge at UM Health-Sparrow
Dozens of area seniors and caregivers kicked off American Heart Month with an education session on atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder.
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.
UM Health-Sparrow Expands Colorectal Surgery Services
UM Health-Sparrow is expanding its colorectal surgery services, to address a growing community need and a national rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults.
UM Health-Sparrow Lansing Announces New Medical Staff Chief
Joseph J. Kochan III, M.D., a longtime anesthesiologist and U.S. Navy veteran, has begun a two-year term as Chief of Medical Staff at UM Health-Sparrow Lansing.