Epilepsy Monitoring Unit achieves major milestone
Surgery was performed for the first time on a Patient diagnosed at the unit.
Pediatric Nurse honored with August DAISY Award
Tammy Treat, R.N., BSN, was recognized with the August DAISY Award for showing her young Patients that she cares about them – even when they leave the walls of
Caregiver Spotlight: PCT of the Year is first to be recognized
Chris Holtham will tell you he is just doing his job, but Patients and fellow Caregivers say he truly provides quality, compassionate care for everyone, every time.
Sparrow partners to improve housing and health of residents
Sparrow has joined mid-Michigan government and community leaders in a partnership aimed at improving energy efficiency and health and safety for low to moderate-income
Sparrow, agencies adopt LIFENET System for quicker care
Sparrow and 19 mid-Michigan emergency medical services (EMS) agencies and fire departments have implemented a new system that transmits information about cardiac
Center for Innovation and Research funds Alarm Safety study
Sparrow and MSU’s Center for Innovation and Research has awarded $25,000 in project support to study ways to improve alarm safety, a health care priority across
Lego team-building helps trial new IV pump inventory process
Caregivers from throughout the hospital gathered last week for a simulation exercise to test a new centralized process for IV pump inventory replenishment. Participating
Sparrow among top 5% in country for barcode scanning
Sparrow Hospital Caregivers have achieved a success rate of above 99 percent for scanning Patient medications – among the top 5 percent of all Epic users in the
Nine practices designated Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Nine Sparrow Medical Group practices have achieved and/or maintained Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Sparrow named among Most Wired Hospitals in nation
Sparrow has been named one of the nation’s Top Most Wired Hospitals, following the success of its electronic medical record system and other huge technological
Sparrow, area organizations focus on emergency preparedness
Sparrow participated in a community meeting Aug. 12 that brought together leaders of organizations that would work together during a large scale disaster. The meeting,
Super Heroes recognized at Sparrow Day at the Ballpark
Caregivers filled the stands on Aug. 10 as the Lansing Lugnuts faced off against the West Michigan Whitecaps during the annual Sparrow Day at the Ballpark.
Lynne Ash of Bath named August Volunteer of the Month
The Sparrow Women’s Board of Managers and the Volunteer Services Department have nominated Lynne Ash of Bath as the August 2014 Volunteer of the Month. Ash began
Sparrow Clinton Hospital sponsors cancer Patient beauty program
Chemotherapy and radiation treatments can greatly impact a cancer Patient’s self esteem. That’s why Sparrow Clinton Hospital and the American Cancer Society
July 31 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day
July 31 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and we want to remind you that child heatstroke in cars can happen even in mild weather. Heatstroke deaths have happened