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.
UM Health-Sparrow Installs First-of-its-kind Lab automation
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow activated a new, laboratory automation system that boasts drastically shorter turnaround times for lab tests.
UM Health-Sparrow Earns National Recognition for Maternity Care
UM Health-Sparrow has been recognized as a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, placing it among the nation’s top hospitals.
UM Health-Sparrow Carson to Give Thanksgiving Meals to Community
Team members from UM Health-Sparrow Carson are taking the initiative to address food insecurity and strengthen community well-being this holiday season.
UM Health-Sparrow Meeting Need for More Patient Care in Ionia
UM Health-Sparrow Ionia will build a new 31,000 square foot ambulatory clinic center adjacent to the current hospital, after approval from the U-M Board of Regents.
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.
Celebrating “Power of Rural” With Our Community Hospitals
UM Health-Sparrow is proud to spotlight the incredible work of our community hospitals in Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia, St. Johns and throughout Mid-Michigan.