Margaret Dimond begins her tenure as President of E.W. Sparrow Hospital
LANSING, MI – Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., an innovative and experienced healthcare leader, began her new job Tuesday as President of E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She is the first female to hold this prestigious position in the hospital’s 127-year history.
LANSING, Mich. — Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will launch multiple road and bridge repair projects this week including US-12 resurfacing in Branch County, rebuilding the northbound I-69 ramp to eastbound I-94 in Calhoun County, M-15 resurfacing in Genesee County, US-131 rebuilding and repaving and M-96 repaving in Kalamazoo County, building a Flex Route on US-23 in Livingston County, M-50 resurfacing in Lenawee County, M-25 bridge repairs in Sanilac County and M-29 resurfacing in St. Clair County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 5,302 jobs.
LANSING, Mich. -- Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer selected Aaron Keatley as the acting director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy as Dan Eichinger takes a new opportunity as vice president of governmental and external affairs for Ferris State University. The governor also announced promotions for staff and new hires in the executive office.
Provides Nearly 568,000 Direct Jobs, 219,000 in Hospitals Alone
LANSING, Mich. — The Partnership for Michigan’s Health reports healthcare directly employed nearly 568,000 Michigan residents in 2021, demonstrating that healthcare remains the largest private-sector employer in the state despite continued staffing losses attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sparrow Medical Group Orthopedics Carson City expanding service
CARSON CITY – Sparrow Medical Group (SMG) Orthopedics Carson City has expanded to serve patients in the Ithaca community.
New delivery and installation tax cut is the fourth tax cut announced by Governor Whitmer this year.
LANSING, Mich – Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to cut taxes for Michiganders by exempting delivery and installation costs from sales tax.
to Health Care, Child Care, Job Training, Food Assistance
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer led a group of governors to send a letter to congressional leadership opposing any cuts to health care, child care, job training, and food programs as federal budget negotiations continue.
Announcement follows new report showing Michigan winning battery and clean energy race after landing 14 new projects totaling $20 billion of investment and 13,000 jobs since August 2022
LANSING, Mich. – Tuesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Office of Mobility & Electrification (OFME), and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) announced a partnership to create the State of Michigan Community EV Toolkit, an online resource hub for local governments to prepare for the future of electric vehicle (EV) deployment and adoption.
CHARLOTTE, MI – Sparrow Eaton Hospital is celebrating the opening of a special room designated as a haven for caregivers seeking a quiet, therapeutic area away from the stresses of healthcare.
The Lavender Room was created thanks to a remarkable donation from Joseph Eugene Pray, Sr., who joined Pray family members, Sparrow Eaton board members, and dozens of caregivers in a recent celebration.
CHARLOTTE, MI – Sparrow Eaton Hospital has opened a new practice, Sparrow Medical Group Oncology Charlotte, to bolster leading-edge cancer care in the community.
The practice, 111 Lansing St., Suite 220, Charlotte, is open Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To speak with one of our dedicated staff members, please call 517.543.9564.
