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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Celebrates New Medical Assistant Graduates

Michigan Business Network
July 11, 2024 10:00 AM

UM Health-Sparrow celebrates new graduates from medical assistant apprenticeship program 

LANSING, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is proud to announce the newest graduating class of medical assistant (MA) apprentices, addressing a great need for MAs in health care. The 12 graduates were honored this week during a pinning ceremony at UM Health-Sparrow Lansing.

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University of Michigan Health-Sparrow News: UM Health-Sparrow Provides Breastfeeding Support to Ronald McDonald House

Michigan Business Network
July 10, 2024 7:00 AM

LANSING, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing has donated six hospital-grade breast pumps for new mothers staying at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of Mid-Michigan, allowing breastfeeding mothers to focus on their health and their baby's well-being.

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Treasury: MiABLE Account Owners Lead by Example to Inspire Others to Open Disability Savings Accounts

Michigan Business Network
July 8, 2024 4:00 PM

Campaign coincides with July anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

LANSING — In recognition of the 34th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act this month, the Michigan Department of Treasury has enlisted the help of MiABLE account owners in its ongoing campaign to encourage others with disabilities to open their own MiABLE savings accounts.

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MiLEAP Welcomes Director Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, Announces Staff Changes

Michigan Business Network
July 8, 2024 2:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) welcomed its first director, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea, known widely as Dr. Beverly, on July 1. As Dr. Beverly takes the helm, the department announced that Michelle Richard, who served as acting director since MiLEAP launched in December 2023, will serve as the department’s Deputy Director of Higher Education.

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UM Health-Sparrow Forensic Pathology Services Issues Q1 Report

Michigan Business Network
July 2, 2024 4:00 PM

showing decrease in drug deaths 

LANSING, Mich. – University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Forensic Pathology Services has released its Q1 report on drug-related deaths in the seven counties (Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Livingston, and Shiawassee) in which UM Health-Sparrow serves as medical examiner.

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ICYMI: Michigan Business Beat | Teri Sand, CAMW! Employer of the Day Events, Weekly Hot Jobs Report...

Michigan Business Beat
July 1, 2024 8:00 AM

Chris Holman welcomes back Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton Counties


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Michigan Health & Hospital Association Announces Awards Honoring Healthcare Leaders, Programs

Michigan Business Network
June 28, 2024 10:00 AM

OKEMOS, Mich. — The Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) announced its 2024 awards recognizing several individuals and programs June 27 during its Annual Membership Meeting.

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MiLEAP Celebrates Record and Historic Education Investments in Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Michigan Business Network
June 27, 2024 12:00 PM

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Acting Director Michelle Richard issued the following statement in celebration of the State of Michigan’s fiscal year 2025 budget:

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MHA | Michigan Legislature Champions Healthcare Funding

Michigan Business Network
June 27, 2024 10:00 AM

The following statement can be attributed to Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association, following passage of the fiscal year 2025 state budget.

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MHA | Health & Hospital Association Elects 2024-2025 Officers and Board Members

Michigan Business Network
June 26, 2024 2:00 PM

OKEMOS, Mich. — Members of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) elected new officers and appointed board members during the association’s Annual Membership Meeting June 26. Officers of the 2024-2025 MHA Board of Trustees include Julie Yaroch, DO, chairBill Manns, chair-elect; and Brittany Lavis, treasurer. In addition, Brian Peters was reappointed to serve an indefinite term of office as CEO of the association.

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