CARSON CITY, MI – Last week, in honor of National Nurses Week, Sparrow Carson Hospital recognized Medical Surgical Services nurse Jodie Diaz, RN, as its 2023 Nurse of the Year for her dedication to providing quality, compassionate care to patients.
Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Dr. Nancy Barr, Executive Director, Michigan Allied Poultry Industries (MAPI), East Lansing, Michigan but serving statewide.
LANSING, Mich. — Manufacturing delays at several pharmaceutical companies are causing nationwide shortages of two critical chemotherapy medications – forcing Michigan hospitals and health systems to find alternative treatments for patients, some of which may be less effective. The two drugs are cisplatin and carboplatin and are used to treat several types of cancer, including bladder, lung, ovarian, and testicular cancers. The shortage of these chemotherapy drugs is widespread across the country, impacting hospitals throughout all regions of Michigan.
IONIA, MI – Medical Surgical nurse Tanya Koetje, BSN, RN, has been selected as Sparrow Ionia Hospital’s 2023 Nurse of the Year.
Koetje – a caregiver at Sparrow Ionia since 1992 – was nominated by her colleagues for demonstrating the true meaning of compassion: listening to her patients, taking action to help, and advocating for their needs.
Executive Directive Instructs State of Michigan Departments to Help Michiganders Who May Lose Medicaid Coverage Due to Recent Federal Legislation
LANSING, Mich. -- Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive directive instructing all State of Michigan departments to work together to lower healthcare costs by helping Michiganders keep Medicaid coverage or find affordable health insurance as Medicaid eligibility renewals begin again this summer.
Sparrow board member and donor James Herbert honored with Community Service Award
LANSING, MI – Sparrow Health System board member James Herbert, whose philanthropy has had an immeasurable impact on Sparrow and the health of the Mid-Michigan community, May 10th received this year’s Community Service Award from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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WHETHER YOU ARE ATTENDING OR NOT, MICHBIO CAN HELP YOU CONNECT
MichBio will be traveling to Boston for the BIO Convention - let us "take you along". Even if you are not planning to attend, sign up and we'll seek out partnering opportunities on your behalf. MichBio can also review your pitch deck, attend meetings with you, and otherwise support your partnering efforts.
Community members impacted by PFAS, state lawmakers outline policy priorities that will protect our water and health
LANSING — The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, a coalition of community members impacted by PFAS contamination, met with lawmakers in Lansing today to discuss the widespread impact of toxic PFAS chemicals on the health of Michigan communities and to call for comprehensive legislative action to address the PFAS crisis.
E.W. Sparrow Hospital nurse receives Speak Up! Award from Michigan Health & Hospital Association
LANSING, MI -- A registered nurse at E.W. Sparrow Hospital has been honored with the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s (MHA) Q2 Keystone Center Speak-up! Award for advocating for a patient recovering from a cesarean section.
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