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Sparrow News: Sparrow Clinton Hospital Nurse Receives DAISY Award for Outstanding Care

Michigan Business Network
March 6, 2024 12:00 PM

ST. JOHNS, MI – A Sparrow Clinton Hospital surgical services nurse has been honored with the DAISY Award after a patient cited her incredibly compassionate care.

Surgical Services nurse Brittany Hagerman, R.N., was among 23 nominations for the award.  According to the nomination, Hagerman has been the patient’s nurse on two separate occasions.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Clinton Honors X-Ray/CT Tech with BEE Award for Excellence

Michigan Business Network
March 6, 2024 10:00 AM

ST. JOHNS, MI – Sparrow Clinton Hospital recently celebrated 8 nominated caregivers, including one special honoree, during a BEE Award ceremony to recognize excellence among clinical support caregivers who work alongside nursing teams.

Countless nominations from patients and their families mentioned the compassion and kindness shown by the caregivers at Sparrow Clinton. However, one nomination stood out.

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MSU Health Care | MSU Athletics Team Physicians Launch Weekday Walk-in Injury Clinic

Michigan Business Network
March 5, 2024 3:30 PM

MSU Health Care Sports Medicine adds same-day walk-in care for ligament sprains, tendon injuries, muscle strains, bone fractures, and joint injuries through MSU Sports Med NOW

To provide individuals experiencing orthopedic injuries with faster access to medical care, MSU Health Care Sports Medicine has opened its newest walk-in clinic – MSU Sports Med NOW.

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Sparrow News: Mary Free Bed at Sparrow Nurse Helps Injured Father Witness Birth of Twins

Michigan Business Network
March 5, 2024 3:00 PM

Mary Free Bed at Sparrow helps new father witness birth of twins following accident 

LANSING, MI – Thanks to the quality, compassionate and leading-edge care received at Sparrow, a patient severely injured after falling 22 feet from a tree stand in November was recently able to witness the birth of his twin boys.

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AAA Michigan: The Busy Travel Season Starts with Spring Break

Michigan Business Network
March 5, 2024 7:00 AM

Cruises and international trips on the rise; Florida tops list of domestic destinations

DEARBORN, Mich., (March 5, 2024) — Michigan residents are actively finalizing travel plans for the year ahead. A new AAA travel survey reveals that 84 percent of residents will travel in 2024; 40% will take more vacations than last year.

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Senator Peters Applauds Biden Administration for Inquiry into National Security Threat Posed by Chinese Vehicles

Michigan Business Network
March 4, 2024 3:00 PM

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced an inquiry into the potential development of regulations to safeguard American consumers and companies against the national security threats posed by allowing Chinese vehicles and technologies in the United States:

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Wound Care Recognized with Quality, Excellence Awards

Michigan Business Network
March 4, 2024 9:00 AM

LANSING, MI. ­– Sparrow Wound Care Services Carson and Sparrow Wound Care Services Clinton have received national patient satisfaction awards for clinical distinction and excellence.

The two clinics met or exceeded national quality benchmarks from July through December 2023, according to RestorixHealth, a national wound care consulting firm.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Clinton Hospital Welcomes New Surgeon

Michigan Business Network
March 1, 2024 12:00 PM

Sparrow Clinton Hospital welcomes general surgeon

ST. JOHNS, MI – Sparrow Clinton Hospital is pleased to welcome highly skilled general surgeon Lauren Kwasny, D.O., to service the St. Johns-area community.

Kwasny comes to the SMG General Surgery St. Johns location from SMG General Surgery Lansing and performs procedures at Sparrow Clinton Hospital.

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Sparrow News: Free Educational Lunch Features

Michigan Business Network
March 1, 2024 9:00 AM

Sparrow Eaton offers free educational lunch featuring new orthopedic surgeon

CHARLOTTE, MI – Sparrow Eaton Hospital invites community members to attend a FREE educational lunch presentation on orthopedic care and treatments.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Nearly 300,000 Checks Sent to Michiganders, Putting an Average of $550 Back in People’s Pockets

Michigan Business Network
February 26, 2024 12:00 PM

Majority in Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer worked together to quintuple Working Families Tax Credit last year, leading to $219 Million back to taxpayers  

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer provided an update on the state's progress to send Working Families Tax Credit checks to Michigan families.

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