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Michigan Business Beat | Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., Introducing the President, of E.W. Sparrow Hospital

Michigan Business Network
August 3, 2023 11:00 AM

Margaret Dimond began her tenure as President of E.W. Sparrow Hospital in May, MBN caught up with her last week.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., President, E.W. Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Carson Recertified as Level IV Trauma Center

Michigan Business Network
August 2, 2023 6:00 PM

CARSON CITY, MI – Sparrow Carson Hospital has been redesignated as a Level IV Trauma Center, reflecting their level of expertise in providing crucial care to patients in our Emergency Department.

The designation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is valid through June 2026. Sparrow Carson received its first Level IV certification in 2019.

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ICYMI: Gov. Whitmer Signs New Agreement with Ontario

Michigan Business Network
August 1, 2023 2:00 PM

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to Strengthen Economic Ties, Support Increased Trade and Job Creation Between Countries

LANSING, Mich. — Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ontario Premier Doug Ford signed a new economic agreement building on our longstanding economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investment, and encourage job creation in both jurisdictions. The new strategic investment and procurement agreement (SIPA) will support joint initiatives and the creation of new programs for businesses in priority areas, including electric vehicles and related supply chains.

“As home to the busiest border crossing for goods between the U.S. and Canada, Michigan and Ontario have deeply shared economic interests on issues from future mobility to agriculture,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Canada was the top destination for Michigan exports last year, putting $27 billion into our economy and creating thousands of jobs across our state. Today’s Memorandum of Understanding will reaffirm our partnership and foster greater collaboration on trade, technology, cybersecurity, agriculture, and more. Let’s continue to work together to grow our economies, invest in our people, and usher in a bright future.”

“Ontario and Michigan share deep economic ties as partners, neighbours, and friends,” said Premier Doug Ford. “This agreement will help open even more opportunities to work together and drive further economic growth. As we navigate global uncertainty, now is the time to strengthen this important relationship to build our economies, further integrate our supply chains and create good-paying jobs on both sides of the border.”

The governor and premier were joined by Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade, and Quentin L. Messer, Jr., the CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Michigan and Ontario share the busiest northern border crossing for goods in North America and are each other’s largest trading partner with total trade valued at $80.6 billion last year. Under the new Michigan-Ontario SIPA, the two jurisdictions will work together to identify opportunities for strategic partnership and joint trade promotion, improve access to information and facilitate more efficient border crossings. In addition to collaborating on electric vehicle adoption and related supply chains, other priority sectors include advanced technology, cybersecurity, agriculture and rural development, alternative clean fuels, and travel and tourism.

As part of the SIPA, Michigan, and Ontario will establish a Procurement Cooperation Council. The council will support an open dialogue on government procurement, improving transparency and engagement in government purchasing for businesses from both jurisdictions.

QUICK FACTS

  • Michigan and Ontario have the largest trade relationship between any Canadian province and the U.S. state. In 2022, over 8 percent of the annual trade between the U.S. and Canada was between Ontario and Michigan.
  • Last year, total trade between Michigan and Ontario was valued at $80.6 billion (CDN), with imports from Michigan totaling $31.3 billion (CDN). The trade relationship between the two jurisdictions supports thousands of jobs on both sides of the border.
  • Combined, Michigan and Ontario are responsible for approximately 22 percent of North America’s automotive output. The state and province share a highly integrated automotive supply chain, with vehicle parts crossing the border several times before rolling off the assembly line in finished vehicles.
  • On August 18, 2021, Michigan and Ontario signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the implementation of a cross-border testing environment that will further support the commercialization and adoption of auto and transportation technologies in Ontario.

To view the full MOU, please click the link below:

Michigan-Ontario Memorandum of Understanding

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Eaton Recognizes Caregivers with Annual Fulton Awards

Michigan Business Network
August 1, 2023 11:00 AM

Sparrow Eaton recognizes caregivers during 20th annual Fulton Awards for excellence 

CHARLOTTE, MI – Three caregivers have received Sparrow Eaton Hospital’s highest honors for their exceptional contributions to patient care and the hospital’s success.

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Sparrow News: Local Realtor is Named to Sparrow Carson Hospital Board of Directors

Michigan Business Network
July 31, 2023 11:00 AM

Sparrow Carson Hospital welcomes Realtor  Amy Murphy as new board member

CARSON CITY, MI – Sparrow Carson Hospital is pleased to welcome Amy Murphy, a Realtor and former nurse and teacher, to our Board of Directors for a three-year term.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Hospitals To Receive New Names Reflecting U-M Health Partnership

Michigan Business Network
June 26, 2023 11:00 AM

LANSING, MI – Sparrow Health System’s top entities will receive new names that include the University of Michigan Health, effective April 1, 2024, as part of Sparrow joining the Michigan Medicine clinical network, according to health system officials.

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Sparrow, U-M Health Integration Brings Expanded Plastic Surgery Services to Patients

Michigan Business Network
June 22, 2023 2:00 PM

LANSING, MI – Sparrow’s partnership with University of Michigan Health is bringing expanded plastic surgery care to Mid-Michigan, including an innovative breast reconstruction procedure that spares muscle and allows for a quicker recovery.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Forensic Pathology Issues Annual Report on Local Deaths

Michigan Business Network
June 22, 2023 10:00 AM

LANSING, MI – Sparrow Forensic Pathology Services has released its 2022 annual report on deaths in the five counties (Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, and Shiawassee) in which Sparrow served as Medical Examiner at that time. The report provides detail on the manner of deaths, such as drugs, suicide, and homicide, along with historical data for comparison

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Earns Top State Ranking on Maternal Health Outcomes

Michigan Business Network
June 8, 2023 5:00 PM

LANSING, MI – E.W. Sparrow Hospital has achieved the highest ranking possible for its care of pregnant and new moms from the Michigan Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (MI AIM), highlighting our efforts to ensure expecting mothers and our youngest patients receive the highest quality care in Mid-Michigan.

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Sparrow News: Sparrow Health System to Become University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in 2024

Michigan Business Network
June 7, 2023 6:00 PM

LANSING, MI – Sparrow Health System will become University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, effective April 1, 2024, as part of Sparrow joining the Michigan Medicine clinical network, according to health system officials.

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