Four-year-old Eaton Rapids girl who has beaten cancer twice is Sparrow’s 2021 Miracle Child
A four-year-old Eaton Rapids girl who has fought and beat cancer twice in her young life is nothing short of a miracle and so it makes sense that she is Sparrow’s Miracle Child for 2021.
Caregiver Spotlight – Dania Williams, RN
Dania Williams, RN, Sparrow Hospital Advanced Medical Stepdown, focuses on the total needs of patients and says she learns as much from them as they do from her. Dania notes that, “Patient care is number one to me. … I believe in taking care of my entire patient, not just their symptoms or why they’re admitted.”
Caregiver Spotlight – Joye Cuthrell, RN
Joye Cuthrell, RN, of Sparrow Internal Medicine Residency, went above and beyond in assisting a 93-year-old woman living in difficult circumstances and without a support system. Joye’s diligence and compassion are among the reasons she is this month’s Sparrow Caregiver Spotlight honoree.
Sparrow COVID-19 vaccine distribution daily update
As of midnight Wednesday, Sparrow had distributed or allocated 33,968 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, 99 percent of what we have received.
Sparrow COVID-19 vaccine distribution daily update
As of midnight Tuesday, Sparrow had distributed or allocated 33,968 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, 99 percent of what we have received.
95-year-old Westphalia woman, local teacher relieved to have received COVID-19 vaccine through Sparrow
Sparrow is approaching a milestone of distributing or allocating 30,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the community and many are expressing relief and gratitude for the protection, including 95-year-old Revella Smith and Holt High School teacher Marty Schnepp.
Caregiver Spotlight – Rockey Phillips
Rockey Phillips is one of Sparrow’s many behind-the-scenes heroes who help keep the health system and patient care on track. Rockey, who works for Facilities Management at Sparrow Hospital, goes out of his way to assist everyone, no matter the job, with no complaints, according to his colleagues.
Sparrow COVID-19 vaccine distribution daily update
As of midnight Tuesday, Sparrow had distributed or allocated 29,669 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine after beginning administration of the vaccine last week to members of the public in the 1B group (70 and older, per the recommendation of the Ingham County Health Department) and to essential workers.
Grand Ledge family witnesses emotional ceremony for Sparrow Specialty Hospital nurse
During a heartfelt and emotional ceremony, Sparrow Specialty Hospital recently honored Carrie Shrock, RN, with a DAISY Award in recognition of the special care she provided to a very special patient.
Sparrow COVID-19 vaccine distribution daily update
As of midnight Monday, Sparrow had distributed 22,253 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine after beginning administration of the vaccine last week to members of the public in the 1B group (70 and older, per the recommendation of the Ingham County Health Department) and to essential workers.
Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center enrolls first patient in world in new clinical trial
The Sparrow Herbert-Herman Cancer Center has enrolled the first patient in the world in a clinical trial testing a new drug for cancer patients with a specific genomic mutation.
Sparrow Carson patient says Wide-Bore MRI made all the difference in his treatment for back pain
Eric Hagerman of Carson City had experienced lower back pain for years but felt claustrophobic when he slid into a standard MRI for a body scan.
Sparrow COVID-19 vaccine distribution daily update
As of midnight Sunday, Sparrow had distributed 20,917 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine after beginning administration of the vaccine this week to members of the public in the 1B group (70 and older, per the recommendation of the Ingham County Health Department) and to essential workers.