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.

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.

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.

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.

Mary Free Bed at Sparrow, Sparrow Specialty, Community Hospitals receive national honors for patient satisfaction

LANSING, MI – Mary Free Bed at Sparrow, Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Sparrow’s Okemos Emergency Department and all five community hospitals have been honored with numerous awards from a national organization that tracks top scores for patient satisfaction.

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.

Sparrow Clinton Chief Nursing Officer named Rural Health Professional of Year 

ST. JOHNS, MI – Sparrow Clinton Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Mariah Hesse has been honored as 2023 Rural Health Professional of the Year for a lifetime’s work in promoting and improving health services in rural areas.

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.

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.

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.