LANSING, MI – Margaret Dimond, the newly named regional president of University of Michigan Health, has been honored with a distinguished alumni award from Michigan State University’s College of Social Science.

Dimond, whose regional duties include overseeing both Sparrow and University of Michigan Health - West in Grand Rapids, was recognized for her proven track record of success and achieving the highest level of professional accomplishment.

Dimond has strong connections to MSU, having obtained her doctorate in Philosophy there and
going on to serve as assistant dean for the MSU College of Human Medicine and Physician Practice Plan. She was also part of the founding team of the MSU Women’s Leadership Institute.  (https://socialscience.msu.edu/research/centers-institutes/wli/index.html) 

Dimond joined E.W. Sparrow Hospital as president in May and became regional leader on Sept. 1. She has an extensive background in healthcare executive leadership positions, is well-respected throughout the country, and has distinguished herself as an advocate for female leaders. 

For more on Sparrow and Dimond’s work, go to Sparrow.org.

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Sparrow is Mid-Michigan’s premier health care organization and includes hospitals in Lansing, Charlotte, St. Johns, Ionia and Carson City as well as Sparrow Care Network, Sparrow Medical Group, the Michigan Athletic Club, and AL!VE. Sparrow is part of University of Michigan Health. Through the dedication of our 10,000 caregivers, Sparrow pursues a vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in quality and Patient experience. For more information, visit Sparrow.org

Photo caption: (credit: Jackie Belden Hawthorne, MSU College of Social Science)
Margaret Dimond, regional president of University of Michigan Health, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Michigan State University College of Social Science at a recent ceremony.